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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.First-home buyers are quietly rewriting the rules of the New Zealand property market. Despite a flat wider economy, a record 75% of first-home buyer purchases this year are standalone houses—the highest level since 2020.But as the market continues to fragment, we are seeing a fascinating regional split. While Auckland and Wellington face slower movements, areas like Southland, Taranaki, and Otago are showing surprising resilience. Meanwhile, mortgage arrears are falling, but financial hardship applications are spiking—pointing to a deeper credit squeeze on middle-aged Kiwis.In this episode of the Week in Review, Debbie Roberts (Financial Adviser at Property Apprentice) breaks down the five critical economic shifts shaping your property choices right now.

Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and answers their home building questions. Austin alerts the FHB Podcast team about nails made from wood fiber and nailers made for driving them. Seth wonders if plywood laminations can be used instead of dimensional lumber to sister rotten floor joists. Scott asks for advice on rebuilding squeaky stairs in an 1880's brick rowhouse.   Tune in to Episode 740 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The applications and cost of nails made from wood  Can plywood laminations do the job of sistering joists  What's the best way to rebuild a staircase without replacing it Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 740 ➡️ Learn about Installing Double, Pocket, and Concealed Doors ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Vince says we spent a lot of time not answering his question. David thinks it has been too long since FHB covered igloos. Steve wonders how to insulate and air-seal the bump-out breakfast nook that's showing signs of water entry. Grant was shocked to learn a current project is framed without studs.  Tune in to Episode 739 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Controlling humidity for comfort without window condensation Where is the water coming from above a bump-out in a masonry wall Are old walls built without studs common or safe? Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 739 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Grant, Ian and Patrick address listener feedback about felt WRBs and building your own interior doors. Then they tackle questions about affordable entry doors and installing and living with Ikea kitchen cabinets. Tune in to Episode 737 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Building your own interior doors for odd-sized openings Options for affordable entry doors Pros and cons to Ikea and other ready-to-assemble cabinets Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 737 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Federal budget reforms have officially landed, restricting negative gearing to new builds and overhauling capital gains tax. But what do the changes actually mean for investors, first home buyers, and the property market as a whole? In a recent live stream on Property Buzz, real estate coach and commentator Tom Panos joins Momentum Media director Phil Tarrant and real estate managing editor Liam Garman to pull back the curtain on these reforms and dissect what they actually mean for borrowers. They discuss: The serviceability pivot: How the loss of tax offsets on established properties is fundamentally changing borrowing power. The new-build gold rush: Why the market is bifurcating and what the "investor migration" to new stock looks like. FHB opportunity versus investor friction: Who are the real winners and losers in the government's bid to level the playing field? The trio outlined why, in a market defined by policy-driven volatility, the financial services players who win won't just be processors – they'll be the strategic advisers who can navigate the new tax math and find the path forward for their clients.

Brian and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Brian talks about interesting things happening at FHB and Ian describes what he'll be covering at his class during the fine Homebuilding Summit.   Tune in to Episode 736 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Tool theft in the US, UK, and Canada and its effect on trade workers The pros and cons to clear finishes  Cracks in a concrete foundation and who fixes them  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 736 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!The Cotality-Westpac First Home Buyer Report May 2026In this special guest episode Kelvin Davidson is joined by Satish Ranchhod from the Westpac Economics team to discuss the latest co-branded First Home Buyer Report.They cover off the Iran conflict, the implications for NZ's economy, inflation, and interest rates, then what it might all mean for first home buyers.Lately FHBs have remained a dominant force in the property market, accounting for high shares of transactions, and also getting 'more house for their money' - supported by a soft market, plenty of listings, and low deposit lending allowances at the banks.Indeed, Westpac's own data shows that the average LVR has recently gone above 80%, while the average FHB age has dipped a little.Ultimately, it's a continued good news story - and FHBs still have reason for optimism in the coming months too.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Ian and Grant help Patrick Adress listener feedback and answer their questions about ventilation for a small apartment building and the best way to fit doors when the floor slopes around them. David discusses bath tub drains in Japan and Taiwan. Will shares tips for airtight windows with tight fitting extension jambs. Greg asks about ventilation for his four-unit apartment building. Jim wonders if he should scribe door bottoms to match sloping floors. Tune in to Episode 734 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Adjusting windows so extension jambs are tight-fitting and uniform width Providing exhaust and makeup air for multi-family ventilation Fitting new doors to existing openings that aren't plumb or level  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 734 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!Wellington is drying out after a night of torrential rain, but the economic data remains heavy. This week, Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson unpack the March Buyer Classification data, which shows first-home buyers (FHBs) holding a record 27–28% of the market. We also look at the measured return of smaller investors and why movers are currently staying put.With the Q1 CPI inflation data due tomorrow, we analyse the latest monthly price indices that show a massive spike in fuel costs - including a 40% jump for diesel in March alone. We discuss what this "uncomfortable" inflation means for the RBNZ and the growing potential for the OCR to move sooner than expected.This week, we discuss:FHB record share: Why first-home buyers are thriving on low-deposit allowances and KiwiSaver.Investor comeback: The rise of the MPO 2s ('Mum and Dad' investors) as lower interest rates reduce weekly mortgage top-ups.The fuel spike: March data showing petrol up 20% and diesel surging over 40%.CPI preview: Why the market is creeping forward expectations for an OCR increase.Rental floor: Analysing jumpy rent data and whether we've reached the bottom.Sales volumes: Why 2026 has had a soggy and sluggish start for transactions.Monthly videoSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!January's lending data has landed, and while the crazy peak of December has passed, the underlying numbers reveal a market that is far from quiet. In this week's Monday morning yarn, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson dive into a return to normality for New Zealand lending. After the bank-switching surge of late 2025, January's figures show a billion-dollar increase over the previous year, signaling a resilient start to 2026. But the real story isn't just the volume - it's who is taking the debt and how they are structuring it. This week, Nick and Kelvin break down:The LVR Appetite Shift: Why first-home buyers are increasingly comfortable operating outside the 20% deposit norm, with a record 57% of FHB loans now done at low-deposit levels. Investor Re-engagement: A look at the tick-up in low-deposit investor lending (now at 3%) and what this tells us about the willingness of investors to increase debt despite high holding costs. The Repricing Strategy: Why 30% of all existing mortgage debt is now fixed for at least 12 months - the highest level in years - as borrowers position themselves for a rising interest rate environment. Non-Performing Loans: The surprising data on pockets of trouble (or the lack thereof) and why mortgagee sales haven't spiked despite the economic climate. Woman and Property Report 2026: A deep dive into the Knowledge Gap, where 16% of women report not knowing where to start in property - triple the rate of their male counterparts.Generational Sustainability: Why Gen Z is leading the charge on energy upgrades and the financial hurdles that remain for older homeowners. Why This Matters for YouUnderstanding the January Reset is critical for anyone planning their 2026 property moves. As the market shifts away from the December chaos, we are seeing the emergence of a new normal where first-home buyers have the ascendancy and investors are cautiously testing the limits of loosened LVR speed limits. Whether you are navigating the serviceability trap or looking for a window of opportunity in the current flat-patch, this episode provides the research-led perspective you won't find in the headlines.Links mentioned in the show:Latest Chart PackSpecial IWD Guest Episode: Featuring Nicole Ferguson, National Director for Loan Market NZ. Woman and Property Report 2026Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

This week on the Fine Hombuilding Podcast, listeners write in about heat-pump performance and ask questions about using asphalt felt for a WRB and maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. FHB senior editor Patrick McCombe is joined by Green Building Advisor editor Randy Williams, Fine Homebuilding technical editor Mark Peterson, and producer Cari Delahanty.   Tune in to Episode 726 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Heat-pump performance during cold snaps Using tar paper as a WRB Raising indoor relative humidity during winter months Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 726 ➡️ Sign up for an FHB All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

This week we're excited to bring you a very special episode from the floor of the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL! FHB editorial director Brian Pontolilo, GBA editor Randy Williams, and FHB technical editor Mark Petersen are joined by Daniel Sutton from VERSATEX Building Products to discuss strategies for low-maintenance exteriors.   Tune in to Episode 725 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Realistic expectations for low-maintenance exteriors The pros and cons of PVC siding and trim materials Common siding mistakes and how to avoid them Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 725 ➡️ Sign up for an FHB All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This special guest episode launches the latest joint research by Cotality and Westpac, looking at first home buyers.Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at Cotality, is joined by Westpac's Senior Economist, Satish Ranchhod to discuss the latest report, including the broader macroeconomic and interest rate environment.They then move into the detail of FHB activity, including % market share (by region and price bracket), types of properties bought, prices paid, LVRs, average age, and also a medium term outlook.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news rising inflation pressures are now appearing everywhere in the West, underpinned by poor economic judgements.This week will be a busy one on the economic data front, even with the US federal agencies shut down.Locally, all eyes will be on the Q3 labour market data and most observers expect it to show our jobless rate rise to 5.3%.In Australia, the key economic event will be the RBA's rate review late on Tuesday and there will be heightened interest on how they view their rising inflation. That will drive a reassessment by financial markets about where their interest rates are heading. Australia's September trade balance is due and a big surplus is anticipated.Other central banks will chime in this week with rate reviews of their own, including Sweden, Norway and England, among others.In the US while they won't have any official data, focus will turn to the ADP Employment Report, ISM PMIs, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. Canada will release its labour market data too.In China, the October trade surplus is expected to widen to around US$100 bln, although the latest official NBS manufacturing PMI showed a decline in new export orders for October. The broader RatingDog (Caixin) Manufacturing PMI is also expected to signal a further slowdown in factory activity, and its services counterpart will also be closely watched.China's official October PMIs came in over the weekend without any significant improvements from September. They say their factory PMI is now contracting marginally more and a noticeable step lower than last month, and their services PMI is barely expanding, when a small improvement was expected.Japanese industrial production rose +3.4% in September from a year ago, a much better surge in the month than the +0.5% rise that was anticipated.In the US, the Chicago PMI rose in October from its worryingly low August and September levels, but it is still contracting and it has done so for 23 consecutive months now. This month's slight improvement is on the back of a rise in new orders, modest as it may be. Basically this metric is just contracting slower now.But some companies are doing well there. An example is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway which reported profits of US$48 bln in its latest nine month result, US$31 bln in Q3 alone. They now have cash holdings of US$382 bln. Buffett himself is fading from view now and it will be a challenge for his replacement to maintain the charisma.The EU said its October inflation level is down to 2.1%, the expected dip from September's 2.2%.In Australia, there is more evidence inflation is embedding at levels well above 3%. On Friday they released their Q3 PPI and that came in at 3.5%, unchanged from Q2, and up +1.0% for the latest quarter. Analysts had expected it to reduce.in Q3, but that isn't happening. The RBA will be as unhappy with this as it was with the equally high CPI result. Only recently a rate cut tomorrow was a sure bet, but no longer.And staying in Australia, bank lending grew +7.3% in September, up +6.3% for housing but up +9.5% for business from the same month a year ago. But there is a noticeable dip in business lending in September from August which surprised some. Going the other way, observers were equally surprised by the monthly surge in housing loans.The surge is worrying APRA. The combination of demand from the FHB guarantee scheme, and exuberance by investors is joining to create the rush. And it is only expected to increase. So the regulator is stepping in with warnings to banks to reign in the party. High DTI lending is their special focus.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.10%, unchanged from Saturday at this time. The price of gold will start today at US$4001/oz, down -US$5 from this time Saturday. That is down -US$107 from this time last week. But it is up +US$141 or +3.6% for the month.American oil prices are+50 USc firmer from Saturday at just on US$61/bbl, with the international Brent price now just over US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at just on 57.2 USc, and down unchanged from Saturday. It is down -20 bps for the week, and down -70 bps or -1.2% for the month. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 87.5 AUc. Against the euro we are also little-changed at 49.7 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just over 61.8 and down -30 bps from yesterday, down -20 bps for the week, down -40 bps for the month.The bitcoin price starts today at US$110,113 and up +0.8% from this time Saturday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just on +/- 0.6%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

– Jim wants more FHB ‘death pledges’ – Does rising inequality keep asset prices high? – Does Super distort the market? – Should I invest inside or outside Super?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FHB crew is coming at you LIVE from the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit with a special episode of the podcast! Summit attendees emailed us their questions, and they didn't dissappoint. One asks how to explain the importance of the building envelope to clients while another wonders if we need to do away with one-off design choices in new builds.    Tune in to Episode 706 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The best tools for measuring indoor air quality The future of the standard wall assembly Engaging younger generations with the building industry Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 706 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgages group discuss all the latest property market news. Has Treasury under-estimated the impact of the deposit guarantee policy for first homebuyers? They also discussed the big 3 property news stories of the week – Desperate homebuyers spending $804k in Sydney – Australia is a dangerous place as AI boom ramps up – The cities where investors are eyeing up property Stories – Desperate first homebuyers spend $804k in Sydney – Australia is a dangerous place as AI boom ramps up – Cities being eyed by investors Listener Q&A - Question 1 – Is Queensland still a good place to invest? - Question 2 – Special levies keep cropping up - is this a problem for my investment portfolio? I own a couple of units in Sydney. Other News - Inflation bounces to 3% over the year to August – RBA holds rates as market pricing for the next cut is pushed out to May 2026 as the decline in inflation slows - Housing supply turnaround years away says RBA - Sydney and Brisbane CBD workers surge while Melbourne struggles to regain pre-pandemic heights - Rental costs shine a new light on the FHB guarantee - How long to fix Australia's housing shortage - Last one out, switch off the lights!” — Pete Wargent's take on surging energy costs & inflation - Mortgage wars reignite as CBA offer Qantas points on home loans - First double-digit price gains since pandemic (Ray White) - Aussie home prices launch in September - Can we add density without wrecking our suburbs? - Aussie house prices ascend into bubble realm - Australia's largest homebuilders ranked Rask Resources - Pete's Buyers Agency - Alcove mortgage broking - Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) - All services - Financial Planning - Invest with us - Access Show Notes - Ask a question DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates of Alcove mortgage specialists talk through all the latest property market news. They also answer a few of your questions in the Listener Q&A at the end. 1 – How do people keep bidding prices higher? 2 – Stamp duty burden hits new record 3 – 1 in 6 have a deposit for FHB scheme Listener Q&A 1 - Ben I know you don't have a crystal ball and can't guarantee anything but I'm after an honest second opinion. The real estate agent (that manages it as a rental) suggested I should still sell it in August. 2 - Danny What are your thoughts on the Canberra property market? I'm heavily invested in Canberra property and not sure why with low unemployment and high incomes the territory is lagging behind like Melbourne. Is it due to work from home? 3 - Coffee Hey Lads, Will GenX and Millennials step up and take over the property market investment side of things like the boomers did. Or are they more inclined to go for Shares & Super - BitCoin etc and only dabble in property over the next decade. Resources for this episode Cameron Kusher – how do prices keep getting bid higher? Australian National Accounts – Finance and Wealth Why FOMO has just hit the housing market Stamp duty burden hits new record – HIA Median stamp duty bill hits record – The Australian 1 in 6 have a deposit for FHB scheme 1.2 million homes target – the challenges ahead Sale of new homes hits 13-month high Auction market heats up Monday market recap – Cameron Kusher CFR no change to stance Canadian home sales drop almost 10% – Financial Post Population growth reaccelerates – Pete Wargent Rental crisis is ongoing – MacroBusiness Aussies want to live in housing, not apartments – MacroBusiness What does the median value property actually buy you? – Cameron Kusher Why Queenslanders might start moving to Victoria – MacroBusiness Additional 18,500 Queensland construction workers won't be enough – AFR Big super's cold feet stall Labor's $10b housing plan – AFR Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your wheat toast a weapon waiting to happen? In this eye-opening episode of the Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Francine and Matt unpack a disturbing real-world threat: the smuggling of a biological weapon-grade fungus into the U.S. food system. From fusarium head blight to potential global famine, they connect the dots between agroterrorism, supply chain vulnerabilities, and why food safety professionals need to think like defense strategists. It's not paranoia, it's preparedness.In this episode:

John reminds the Podcast that not too long ago FHB magazine commonly had fireplace ads. Michael thinks bionic arms can help with drywall sanding. Austin asks for advice on building brick steps. Alex wonders if a ground-source heat pump is right for his new house. George asks about a foundation for a greenhouse.   Tune in to Episode 686 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Will forgoing a fireplace sacrifice marital bliss Where you can learn more about brick steps in FHB The pros and cons of ground-source heat pumps  Shallow foundations for outbuildings Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 686 ➡️ Sign up for Fine Homebuilding All Access ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Government support for first-home buyers always seems to spark the same criticism: that it drives up prices and does more harm than good. But where's the evidence? In this episode, we unpack the recurring claims that FHB schemes like deposit guarantees and grants inflate property values — and ask why these arguments persist despite a lack of supporting data. We explore how media narratives often miss the mark, focusing blame on young buyers instead of tackling the real issues: supply constraints, high construction costs, and planning bottlenecks. If helping first-home buyers is always the “wrong move,” what's the alternative? In this episode: The myth that FHB support causes price spikes What the data actually says (and doesn't say) Why the supply-side crisis is the real problem How policy debates are missing the point This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered whether helping first-home buyers is hurting the market — and wants an evidence-based perspective instead of a political spin.

Special guests Randy Williams and Travis Brungardt answer listener questions and talk about their construction business and new projects with FHB and GBA.   Tune in to Episode 676 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Why you might want a drywall sander  How to fix a failed foundation in an Adirondack cabin The best way to detail posts for a post-frame building   Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.   ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 676 ➡️ Learn about Building Custom Cabinets with Gary Streigler, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

“Evaluation of speed breeding conditions for accelerating Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol screening in wheat” with Nidhi Rawat and Vivek Tiwari.   Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab, is one of the most significant diseases affecting wheat, causing substantial economic losses for farmers in the U.S. and worldwide. While FHB resistant wheat lines have been identified, breeding these traits into desirable cultivars is a time-consuming process that can take decades, with uncertain success. In the U.S., particularly for spring wheat, crossing of wheat lines can typically be done only once per year due to seasonal limitations, which slow down the process of development of disease-resistant cultivars. To overcome this challenge, speed breeding—an approach that involves growing plants under extended light exposure (20–22 hours per day) to accelerate their life cycle—offers a promising solution. This technique enables multiple generations of wheat to be produced within a single year, allowing for more frequent crossings and a faster transfer of disease resistance traits into desirable cultivars. In this episode, Drs. Nidhi Rawat and Vijay Tiwari share their insights on using speed breeding techniques to accelerate the breeding of disease-resistant cultivars. Tune in to learn: ·         What is Fusarium head blight? ·         How does Fusarium head blight cause economic loss to farmers? ·         What is speed breeding? ·         How does speed breeding help in developing disease resistance cultivars? ·         What are challenges in adopting speed breeding? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21226 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Nidhi Rawat and Vijay K Tiwari, you can find them here: nidhirwt@umd.edu and  vktiwari@umd.edu If you would like to reach out to Saptarshi Mondal from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: saptarshi.mondal@uga.edu https://www.facebook.com/saptarshi.mondal.50 Resources  CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7B3F0BF240-4700-F011-BAE2-0022480989AC%7D Transcripts: Coming soon US Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI): https://scabusa.org/home-page Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 https://agnr.umd.edu/about/directory/plant-science-landscape-architecture/   Wheat labs, University of Maryland, https://umdwheatgenomics.weebly.com/ Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Doug wonders if the drywall sanders in the upcoming FHB feature reach tall ceilings. Jason thinks Vermont's legislature is making a mistake on exterior insulation requirements. James shares a good reason why internet-provider cable should be in conduit. Larry asks how to insulate and air-seal between his first and second floor. Cory is weighing whether to fix his swamp cooler or abandon it. Tune in to Episode 673 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Risks and benefits of exterior insulation The right way to insulate and air-seal floor trusses  Evaporative cooling and how it works     Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 673 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.  

 The FHB crew talks about hunting down noisy insect, the pros and cons of rubber and PVC roofs and insulating them without creating problems. They also discuss insulating and waterproofing stone foundations. Tune in to Episode 658 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  A simple method for catching indoor crickets Insulation strategies for EPDM and PVC membrane roofs How to install insulation on a stone foundation  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 658 ➡️ Learn about SketchUp for Builders by Jon Beer, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

Many farmers are excited to not have to worry about soil moisture this growing season, as recent drought conditions have broken for many areas of the Prairies. While rain truly is a good thing, it is also one of the things that is likely to trigger fungal diseases, such as fusarium head blight (FHB). Frequent... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by resident agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss challenging planting conditions in Ontario and FHB risk. Plus hear a Canola School episode on managing kochia and testing for resistance, and then don’t miss a product spotlight interview with Farming... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by resident agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss challenging planting conditions in Ontario and FHB risk. Plus hear a Canola School episode on managing kochia and testing for resistance, and then don’t miss a product spotlight interview with Farming... Read More

After a round up of the MPS and removal of first home buyer grants, as first covered in last week's reactionary pod, Nick and Kelvin discuss the potential re-emergence of movers (thanks to the monthly chart pack).It's definitely too early to call it a trend just yet, but the settings are there for those that would have liked to have moved in the past few years to now get out and do it (affordability calculations pending!).Kelvin also reports on consumers being a little 'less unhappy', but importantly feeling the easing of price pressures, while the latest RBNZ lending data is the topic of conversation for Kelvin's Property Market Pulse this week.Looking ahead plenty of focus will be on the Government budget (2pm Thursday) though we don't think there'll be much new for the housing market that hasn't already been released (FHB grants, bright-line, interest deductibility). Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, Twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nz

La dernière édition du Djéguélé, le festival international du balafon de Boundiali, au nord de la Côte d'Ivoire, a innové cette année en mettant en place un programme de réflexion et de débat. Universitaires et festivaliers ont pu questionner l'œuvre et la vie douloureuse de la cantatrice ivoirienne sénoufo, Koné Zélé dite « Zélé de Papara », disparue il y a 30 ans.  De notre correspondant de retour de Boundiali,Avec sa tessiture et sa technique vocale unique, Zélé de Papara, chante les douleurs et les peines qui ont émaillé sa vie et a fini par porter au plus haut la culture Sénoufo. « C'est la première artiste sénoufo qui fut connu », relève Bassimira Koné. Cet ethnomusicologue s'est penché sur ce destin douloureux. Il en a tiré un film documentaire.Zélé de Papara, née en 1934, a perdu ses 11 enfants, tous fauchés avant l'âge de trois ans. Ce qui lui a valu des accusations de sorcellerie, et la répudiation du village de son mari. Elle est retournée vivre à Papara, emmenant dans sa voix ses traumatismes et ses chagrins. « Bien qu'elle ne soit pas allée à l'école, bien qu'elle ait vécu dans une société, parce qu'elle a été refoulée de sa communauté pour faits de sorcellerie, Malgré tout ces faits reprochés, explique Bassimira Koné. Trente ans après sa mort, on continue de parler d'elle, donc c'est une forme de féminisme qui ne dit pas son nom. Quand tu la vois dans ses œuvres, c'est quelqu'un qui promeut le fait d'envoyer les jeunes filles à l'école, ce qu'elle n'a jamais pu avoir, donc c'est une forme de combativité et de résilience »La première dans un orchestre d'hommesLa chanteuse enchaîne les prestations lors de funérailles, de baptêmes ou de mariages. Elle joue d'une petite percussion attachée à sa hanche et est accompagnée par des joueurs de balafon. Kassoum Kourouma, enseignant-chercheur en musicologie à l'université FHB d'Abidjan analyse sa situation à son époque : « Elle est d'abord dans une société où la femme a un rôle subalterne. Elle est dans une société senoufo, une société qui est très patriarcale. Elle est la première femme qui réussit à intégrer un orchestre d'homme et ce n'est pas anodin ». Pour toutes ces raisons, l'universitaire est que « Zélé, c'est un modèle, c'est une pionnière en bien des domaines. »En 1987, elle est repérée par les programmateurs du Festival national des masques et des musiques traditionnelles de Yamoussoukro, et fait connaitre sa voix de contralto au grand jour, elle donnera plusieurs concerts, sans jamais pouvoir vivre correctement de son art. « Et dans cette même musique, malheureusement, elle n'est pas sortie riche, elle est restée pauvre, elle est morte pauvre, elle n'a pas eu l'occasion de faire éclore ce qu'elle savait faire de mieux, ce qui est la musique, évoque le journaliste Silver Bossiei. Elle est restée dans ces conditions jusqu'à ce que la maison tombe sur elle, un beau matin. Jusqu'à ce jour, personne ne sait où se trouve sa tombe, elle est restée un mythe. »Elle meurt en 1994 sous les décombres de sa maison qui s'est effondrée. Il subsiste peu d'enregistrements de la chansonnière qui n'avait signé aucun album en studio.

Farmers across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have access to a new risk mapping tool for assessing fusarium head blight (FHB), fusarium damaged kernels, and deoxynivalenol (DON) risk levels in spring wheat, winter wheat, barley and durum based on weather conditions. The weather-based risk is calculated using real-time weather data from more than 500 stations operated... Read More

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -It was the second and final day of the Food, Fuel, & Fertilizer Global Summit from the Delta Hotel in Regina. Guests on the show included former Premier Brad Wall and President & CEO of Mosaic Bruce Bodine. -SaskPower with the annual reminder to farmers to be safe around power lines during seeding. -A group developing a Fusarium Head Blight risk map for the Prairies is looking to add more weather stations in Saskatchewan. The map utilizes data collected from these stations to determine the level of risk for FHB.

Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jeremy Boychyn of Alberta Grains on cutworms, the FHB risk map and seeding rates; Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on a biological breakthrough related to algae; Martin Carr with Winfield United Canada on agronomy issues in... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jeremy Boychyn of Alberta Grains on cutworms, the FHB risk map and seeding rates; Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on a biological breakthrough related to algae; Martin Carr with Winfield United Canada on agronomy issues in... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the drift awareness campaign; Paul Bullock with University of Manitoba on FHB forecasting and more weather stations; A clip from The Agronomists on saving N with... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the drift awareness campaign; Paul Bullock with University of Manitoba on FHB forecasting and more weather stations; A clip from The Agronomists on saving N with... Read More

Listeners write in about the value of FHB and ask questions about basement flooring, condensation on windows, HVAC register locations, and heat-pump water heaters.

This week Ed Interviews Dr. Darcy Telenko of Purdue University. They talk Fusarium head blight of wheat and the organization helping coordinate research on it, the USWBSI. Additional Resources FHB Impact update FHB overview Fusarium risk tool Optimizing Fungicide Use for Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) and Associated Mycotoxins https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/wheat/wheat-sector-at-a-glance/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Telenko, D. (Interviewee). S3:E4 (Podcast). Wheat and Barley Scab? - USWBSI to the Rescue. 12/13/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

In today's Q&A we've got resident mortgage broker and friend of the show, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans here to answer all of your burning questions about property loans! Rachelle shares what she's seeing on the ground in the mortgage space and gets into your questions around:

Keeping craft alive, FHB and GBA combo memberships, stud-to-top-plate connectors, screen porch conversion, squaring mudsills, kitchen remodels, and moving plumbing.

Mike, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about construction productivity and kitchen remodels with FHB's help, before taking questions about insulating a basement, resources to teach historic preservation, and making an ADU from a steel shipping container.

We asked the Facebook group what questions they had for our guest mortgage broker, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans and received tons! In today's episode John goes solo with Rachelle to tackle a bunch of them. They cover:

In this Pro-Talk podcast, FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Steve Inch, Director of Build at TriVistaUSA, about working on homes in the nation's capital, managing teams, and working with in-house designers.

In this Pro-Talk podcast, FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Victoria Downing, president of Remodeler's Advantage, about understanding business financials and the importance of learning from your peers.

In this Pro-Talk podcast FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Heather Thompson and Mark Pollard, Owners of Juniper Design Build, about working on an island, high performance building and the design build process.

In this Pro-Talk podcast, FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to lead carpenter Antonio Lama about being a lead carpenter with an economics degree, becoming interested in high-performance building, and career opportunities for tradespeople.

Banks are out of favor and they're cheap. Is it time to stock up? (1:00) - Will The Banks Benefit From The Increasing Inflation? (5:15) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks (20:05) - Episode Roundup: KEY, USB, PEBO, FHB, NYCB, PNC Podcast@Zacks.com

Banks are out of favor and they're cheap. Is it time to stock up? (1:00) - Will The Banks Benefit From The Increasing Inflation? (5:15) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks (20:05) - Episode Roundup: KEY, USB, PEBO, FHB, NYCB, PNC Podcast@Zacks.com

Annie is a long time listener of the show and a 40 year old single mum who recently bought her first home with the help of my millennial property cohosts, John Pidgeon & Emily Wallace! Glen and Annie have a chat about her story which touches on: