New AI powered cameras are popping up all over your neighborhoods. You might have noticed these near your homes, offices, or on main roadways. I discovered this right in front of my business office. They typically have a black square solar panel above with a black camera below and are mounted 8'-10' high on a pole or light facing a roadway. They are called Flock Cameras and they capture you every time you drive by. They grab your license plate, vehicle type, color, and can even notice small diff...
Feb 15, 2024•16 min
We've got a special announcement about some great things that have happened to us recently. David also wanted to take a step back and give you a little peek behind the microphone and share some things happening in his personal and professional life. We also want to say a huge thank you to all our listeners out there who continue to support the program. Enjoy this bonus content! Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our sho...
Feb 09, 2024•18 min
A shakeup is coming to how new homes look and what consumers want in their new homes. The color pallet is changing and what was popular over the last 3 years is changing rapidly. Find out the hot colors, styles and trends for new homes in 2024. No matter if you are looking at new #construction, or remodeling, you will want to learn about the latest #interiordesigntrends. Thanks for listening! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE and give us a 5* rating to support the program! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com...
Feb 06, 2024•17 min
Do I need an attorney to look this over? It's a common question we get about building agreements. We explain the reasons why you may want one and also why it might be a waste of your money. Learn a few warning signs so you don't make a big mistake. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildingher...
Jan 31, 2024•18 min
Want maximum impact of technology in your home? We've got some affordable solutions for you that give you tons of options without the huge cost of fully designed and integrated systems. Learn some of these amazing solutions to give you a smart home as well as be smart on your pocket book. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/hom...
Jan 24, 2024•16 min
There is a massive shift in furniture design, styles and trends over the years. We explore the latest in furniture in homes. In many industries, there has been a big push to buying online and away from box stores. One local furniture company, Ashley Homestore and Appliance Mart is bucking the trend. Thanks in part to the leadership philosophy of Bill Fonti CEO of Boston, Inc. who runs the Wisconsin Edition they have increased their footprint. Find out how their focus on old fashioned values, cus...
Jan 17, 2024•51 min
What are the main influences that drive people to buy a home? These days when rates are higher than in the past some people feel they have the golden handcuffs on with their old rate. Yet people are still buying homes. Lots of them. Why is it? Well we share 6 unstoppable factors that keep driving people to buy homes and show why the numbers behind it are a powerful force.
Jan 10, 2024•22 min
Like it or not, AI is here and it has massive power to change all industries and the building industry is no exception. This rapidly growing technology is not going away. It presents some massive opportunities as well as challenges to the way that builders do business as well as how buyer's will purchase homes. John Lee and AI and Silicon Valley Tech expert from Anewgo joins the show to help share where AI technology is headed and what things can already be put to use in the home construction in...
Jan 03, 2024•43 min
Thinking about building a new home? You probably have a bunch of questions. Don't be afraid to ask them! But, are you asking the right questions? You probably don't even know where to start. If this is you, this is the right podcast for you. We've created a list of amazing questions you should be asking your builder to make sure you have a smooth building process. You may uncover hidden costs, gotcha traps, or something alarming that can help protect you. Either way this podcast will save you ha...
Dec 28, 2023•20 min
Want to have the best bathroom on the block? Is spending time in your bathroom important? Want to have the bath of your dreams? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. We talk about some of the best bathroom upgrades and trends for your new home build, or remodeling construction project. Learn what people are doing in high end bathrooms and what you can add to your project.
Dec 21, 2023•17 min
You spend all this time planning out and building your new home. You are not going to miss a thing and everything is going to be perfect. Well days or weeks after moving in you realize...it's not perfect. If only I would have known this one thing my home would be amazing. Well today we help you explore 10 common regrets with new home builds. This will help you avoid some of the common mistakes and make you think differently about your new home construction....
Dec 19, 2023•18 min
2023 has been a year of transition in the housing market. While the headlines have predicted doom and gloom, it's not been the case. We do our annual deep dive into the data and share our thoughts on how the market has performed. If you are thinking of selling, purchasing, or building we have tons of valuable insight from this study. You will learn if housing is a good investment, average sale prices for your home, typical discount levels, and what average lot prices are. Tune in and thanks agai...
Dec 13, 2023•13 min
Who doesn't like to save money? Well there is a lot of opportunity for credits out there on either a new home build or a home remodel. We share several Federal tax incentives as well as some state specific ones you can take advantage of. Be warned, some come with strings attached. Find out what those incentives are and how to utilize them.
Dec 08, 2023•9 min
Some of the biggest product manufacturers in the world and adapting their products and processes to help builders around the country build their homes faster to solve the labor problems. Companies like LP Building Solutions are also investing in product development to help make their products last longer and perform better. Another major goal of LP is to use sustainable products that not only last long but also are environmentally responsible. Neil Friedberg building science manager at LP Buildi...
Dec 05, 2023•26 min
One of the beautiful things about the internet, podcasts, video channels and social media is the free flowing information you get. For people building our buying a home this can be very valuable. However, you must be careful where you are obtaining your information. Recently I uncovered some very popular videos on a platform and after watching them I was appalled at at the information in them. Sure it was a catchy headline but after watching the video it was apparent they were not a builder or e...
Nov 29, 2023•16 min
Less and less people have been getting married. Is it a trend of millennials or something else? Believe it or not but Covid killed the dating scene for several years. You couldn't go out and enjoy your sports, movies, or concerts and many people stopped dating. That also means they stopped buying wedding rings, and then buying homes. But now that we are back to an open world, relationships are booming and that may mean more weddings, and eventually more homes....
Nov 15, 2023•10 min
Lake homes are some of the most desirable properties in the housing market. No matter if they are old or newer they typically sell quickly and for top dollar if they even hit the market at all. They present unique challenges for building. We discuss the 10 top challenges that constructing lake homes possess and some of the things that builders and consumers must work through to make a lake home turn into a dream project.
Nov 09, 2023•27 min
The National Association of Realtors recently lost an Antitrust ruling on commissions that could cost 1.8 billion. The ruling states large brokerage firms conspired to artificially inflate the commission. Typically the seller pays the commission to a listing firm and the fee is parsed out between the listing broker and the selling broker. The fallout could mean in the future that a buyer would pay an agent directly to hire someone to help them buy a property and the seller would pay the listing ...
Nov 02, 2023•19 min
If you are renting but planning on buying a home soon recent data suggests you are falling further behind. The gap is widening to afford your first home. We review national data that shows how much time an average renter needs to save up for a 10% downpayment on a median home around the country. It's a lot longer than you would have imagined! Plus the gap is getting bigger so if you know someone who is renting that wants to buy, you may want to share this information with them!...
Nov 01, 2023•12 min
After years of grey and white color pallets, brown has returned. But before you go back to what you've used before know that it's coming back in a very new way. Learn how designers are incorporating the new "warm minimalism" color scheme and also using some new methods of contrast to bring it all together and freshen up the looks of interior homes. If you want to learn more interior design trends for homes, make sure to tune into this episode....
Oct 24, 2023•19 min
There are some pretty alarming stats about housing coming out right now. On the surface, these seem alarming, but are they really? After doing some research we share which ones are cause for concern and which ones are a big nothing burger. From average sales price, number of home sales, average mortgage payment to affordability we debunk the data for you.
Oct 19, 2023•16 min
Did you know there is a vibrant group for people in the building industry under the age of 45? The National Association of Home Builders has a Young Professional Group (as do many other trade organizations). These YP groups are a place for developing professionals to learn, grow, and become future leaders of these trade associations. Where the average age of a builder is 59 years old a clear need arose for attracting and developing younger people in the industry. 8 Years ago they formed this com...
Oct 17, 2023•15 min
Today we celebrate the amazing companies and products that are made in Wisconsin. You may not be aware of all the unique and amazing brands that you hear of and use everyday and their origin. Quite a few of the companies have big impacts on the building industry as well. We also touch on some of our states biggest exports and how they affect the global economy.
Oct 11, 2023•21 min
The Housing market is cyclical and is always changing. The big question these days is what mode is it currently in. We look back at the different modes we've seen over the last two years and share the different cycles that come up and which ones we are in. Here are some of the cycles: Pull back > Positive Adjustment > Growth >Throttle back >Pause >Growth >Negative Adjustment. (repeat)
Oct 04, 2023•23 min
The trades are changing. Young people have been brought up with the concept of work life balance. It's seeping it's way into the trades can causing some unique challenges. We compare the old school contractor mentality to the new school mentality and explain how it will affect the industry for years to come. We also share some recent examples of this change of thinking and how it's affecting our business.
Sep 28, 2023•11 min
Creating more housing for police, firefighters, nurses, teachers, and factory workers is a huge need. Despite many valiant efforts, much of the workforce housing initiatives don't do enough to make it viable for builders. Why is this broken and how can we fix these issues to solve one of the biggest needs in the housing market. . . Workforce Housing.
Sep 19, 2023•19 min
A recent study indicated the worst cities in the USA. Find out if your city made the list and why. We also analyze what states have the most culprits and also the key factors which make cities bad.
Sep 12, 2023•23 min
Recently the Department of Energy (DOE)announced a new plan for your ceiling fans. Many are clamoring that they are going to ban your ceiling fans. Is this true? What does this mean for you home or if you are planning on purchasing a home. We help you get to the bottom of this.
Sep 07, 2023•9 min
A new trend is emerging in home buying. Skipping out on home insurance. Why is that? We dive into why people are doing it, what the ramifications are and the reasons behind it all. If you are potentially in the market to buy a home you definitely need to be aware of the rising costs of insurance and how it can impact your purchase.
Aug 31, 2023•14 min
Custom home building is growing in popularity but there are quite a few differences in the process, timing, and cost. We discuss what customers really need to know about custom home building before they get started. This episode will help you better understand the process as well as determine if custom building is for you or not. Thanks to our studio sponsors LP Siding for supporting the program.
Aug 23, 2023•22 min
