Podcasts about new construction

I've got a number for you today that you're probably not going to believe.Yesterday, according to Mortgage News Daily, the average top-tier 30-year fixed mortgage rate was:7.19%.Ouch.But now let me give you another number:3.92%.No, I didn't travel back to 2021.According to new research from Realtor.com, nearly one out of every seven new-construction listings advertised some type of reduced mortgage rate in August.And the average advertised reduced rate was...3.92%.So immediately I'm thinking:WAIT A MINUTE.How in the heck can Dwight be sitting here telling me mortgages are around 7%...while a homebuilder down the street is advertising something with a 3 or a 4 in front of it?Somebody's lying!Actually, nobody necessarily is.And that's what we're going to explain today.Because homebuilders have figured something out.Buyers don't necessarily shop for a house based solely on the purchase price anymore.They're shopping for the monthly payment.And builders are increasingly spending serious money to make that payment look a whole lot better.But there's a catch.Sometimes that 3.92% is temporary.Sometimes it's an adjustable-rate mortgage.Sometimes it's a permanent buydown.Sometimes you have to use the builder's preferred lender.And sometimes the house itself may cost more.So today Cory, Dwight and I are going shopping.We're going to take:A brand-new house with a subsidized mortgageversusan existing house with a conventional market-rate mortgageand answer one question:Which one is REALLY the better deal?

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the best trainers in homebuilding stop competing and start collaborating? Anya Chrisanthon takes you inside CoLab - the Collaborative Leadership Conference in San Antonio, where Anewgo was a proud sponsor. No sales pitches. No company names on the name tags. Just two days of honest, practical conversations about leadership - recorded live on site.Ryan Taft - why CoLab exists The co-founder on looking out at an industry full of single-company events and asking: what if trainers collaborated instead of competed? The result: an event that's about pouring into the industry - so much so that name tags don't show companies or titles. Just people talking with people. CoLab returns to San Antonio next April - if you lead anybody, it's for you.Cory Charles - resilient leadership We do a good job showing up as tough, strong leaders. But are we fueling ourselves to be resilient in the way our teams actually need? Plus the framework everyone kept quoting all weekend: the mom hat and the dad hat. When your team comes to you - do they need you to solve, or to listen?Anne Miller, Trumark Homes - one month into the VP seat The eager leadership loop: action is the proof that empowerment works. Earning trust in a new role by listening first. And the discipline of not interrupting your own loop by being unclear on roles, responsibilities, and follow-through.Omega Builders - the local builder playbook Michaela Vaughan (sales management) and Ashley Robustelli (marketing) on competing with big-box incentives as a 55-year, second-generation family builder an hour north of Austin. Their approach: lead with discovery and customer experience, sell the value of local - quality, warranty, service, resale - and use incentives as the final push, not the opening line. Plus the legacy takeaway: the sales assistant you're onboarding today could be a CEO someday.Dominic Baca, Riverside Home Builders - the coaching matrix Coach up or manage out. And a confession every leader will recognize: "I'm a huge problem solver - and that's my biggest strength and weakness." The shift from solving everyone's problems to coaching from the sidelines.Lindsey Ayala, Impact 88 - the AI wake-up call 90% of what's on a leader's plate doesn't require leadership - and AI can absorb it. The four stages of AI maturity: assistant, teammate, collaborator, trusted partner. And the stat that stunned the room: 98% of salespeople have logged into an AI tool - but roughly 70% are on free accounts. No memory. No security. Builder data at risk. The single best investment within your control is about $20 a month. Lindsey is coming back for a full AI deep-dive episode - subscribe so you don't miss it.

Send us Fan MailThat “new house smell” might not be a reward for upgrading. It can be a warning sign that your indoor air quality is taking a hit from the exact materials that make modern construction fast and profitable. We start with the ground truth of smart building decisions: knowing what the land was used for before construction, and why Phase One environmental reports matter. But even when the site history looks clean, people can move in and start feeling sick within months and that is where the real detective work begins.We break down the most common new construction culprits we see again and again: off-gassing VOCs, formaldehyde, fiberglass insulation odors, and the chemical load that can come from foam products, flooring, paints, stains, varnishes, and engineered wood. We also talk about why a brand new mattress can be a surprisingly intense exposure source when it heats up all night, plus simple ways to reduce risk like airing out materials and making more natural choices where you can.Then we get blunt about moisture and mold. New builds often involve wet lumber, humid basements, and rushed timelines. If you already have a mold issue, blasting a basement with a power washer is basically watering the problem. We explain what to do instead, including drying strategy, air movers plus a dehumidifier, and why “code approved” is not the same thing as healthy. If you want a clearer plan for evaluating a new home, protecting your family, and pushing back when someone says “that's normal,” hit play, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review with your biggest question about indoor air quality.Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TVAdvice from experts: Don't skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TVOSU student's mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment's air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TVHow to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TVContinuing Education for Ohio Agents Scheduled classes Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Course listings...

New construction real estate paid Eric Crutchfield four times what his first flip paid, and he has been building ever since. Eric walked out of prison with 150 dollars in his pocket. Today he has around 140 million dollars of development in progress, and he gives Shawn Lynch the full blueprint, from an empty lot all the way to a sold home.Every stage is covered. You will hear how to underwrite a lot before you ever make an offer, why the comparable market analysis is a builder's compass, and the napkin math rule of buying land at 20 to 25 percent of the finished home value. Eric covers construction loans, hard money lenders, and using business credit and credit repair to cover a down payment when you have no savings. He explains permits, vetting subcontractors, getting three to five bids on any line item over 5,000 dollars, padding a budget so overruns do not kill the deal, and the 20 to 30 percent margins that make ground up development beat flipping. He also explains why he is unwinding nearly 100 single family rentals and calls them the worst investment of his life.If you are serious about building your first spec home, this conversation is your road map. Subscribe to Official Success Formula for more real conversations with builders and operators.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ericepic23/Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life!Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBMAmazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcastApple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615Our Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Brand new build or an older house for the same money? The real tradeoffs around Chattanooga, what builders won't volunteer, and the mistakes buyers make on new. Full show notes: https://southernpropertyshop.com/post/new-construction-vs-older-home-chattanooga

In this episode of The Denver Homes Market Report, we're talking about two big things happening in Denver's real estate and neighborhood landscape.First, First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe Drive continues on September 4th and every first Friday of the month—even while a major streetscape and infrastructure project gets underway along Santa Fe Drive. Construction is expected to continue for the next two years, making it more important than ever to support the local galleries, restaurants, shops, and businesses that make the Arts District on Santa Fe such a unique part of Denver. And yes—First Friday continues, with no construction work taking place during the event.Then we take a look at an interesting Denver real estate question: Can an older home actually be worth as much—or even more—than a brand-new home in the same neighborhood?There are some compelling reasons why. Many homes built in the 1950s and 1960s were constructed with materials and craftsmanship that can be difficult to replicate today. And unlike new construction, older homes have already had decades to prove themselves. Foundation movement, settling, structural issues, and other potential problems have often already revealed themselves—and been addressed—or never became problems at all.Meanwhile, with a brand-new home, there's always an element of the unknown. How will the foundation and soil perform over the next 10, 20, or 30 years?For Denver home buyers and sellers, age isn't necessarily a liability—and new construction isn't automatically better.

To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/WxpLRqe6LDkIn this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry are joined by Dillon Winiecki of Protect Property Inspections in Arizona to discuss the growing demand for more detailed new-construction inspections. Dillon shares his journey from firefighter to home inspector, the growth of his company, and why changing consumer expectations present an opportunity for inspectors to provide greater value.They also explore Arizona's Registrar of Contractors (ROC) workmanship standards, warranty timelines, builder restrictions, inspection pricing, training, and how understanding state laws and construction standards can help inspectors better protect homeowners.Here's the link to Inspector Empire Builder: https://www.iebcoaching.com/eventsLearn more about Dillon Winiecki and his team's home inspection services in Arizona: https://ppi-az.com/Follow Protect Property Inspections' in-house social media influencer for new-construction inspection content and real-world inspection findings:https://www.instagram.com/jonny.eagle.eye/TakeawaysDillon Winiecki began his home inspection career in 2018 after working as a professional firefighter.Protect Property Inspections has 42 employees, including 24 inspectors, with new construction making up about 85% of its business.Dillon founded the Inspection Career Training Academy to educate aspiring Arizona home inspectors and recruit new talent.Changing consumer expectations create an opportunity for inspectors to provide greater value.Home inspections have expanded to include specialized services, and detailed new-construction inspections are another evolution of the industry.Arizona's workmanship requirements provide specific standards and tolerances for documenting construction defects.Protect Property Inspections includes Arizona ROC workmanship standards directly in its inspection reports.Dillon believes workmanship standards should be included in comprehensive new-construction inspections rather than offered separately.Warranty deadlines matter, with some defects requiring documentation before closing or within the first 10 days.Cosmetic-looking issues can indicate improper installation, including nail pops, bowed walls, tile issues, and missing insulation.Manufacturer requirements can help inspectors determine whether components were installed correctly.Builder restrictions may limit access before closing, while inspections after closing may allow inspectors greater access.Protect Property Inspections offers post-report support to help clients address repairs and navigate ROC complaints.The company averages about $1,070 for detailed final-walk or 10-day inspections, compared with $850–$860 for typical resale inspections.Specialized training is essential, with more than 57 training modules focused largely on new construction.Inspectors should research their state laws, warranties, building standards, and manufacturer requirements.Detailed inspections can help builders catch workmanship problems earlier, when repairs may be easier and less expensive.The key takeaway: Detailed new-construction inspections can provide greater value and protection by using clear standards, warranty requirements, and strong documentation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Show01:30 Introducing Dillon Winiecki02:11 Inspector Empire Builder and AI Tools04:02 Dillon's Journey From Firefighter to Home Inspector07:00 Growing Protect Property Inspections08:41 Starting the Inspection Career Training Academy14:06 The Shift Toward More Detailed New-Construction Inspections17:48 Changing Consumer Expectations in Home Inspections19:26 Why Detailed Inspections Are an Opportunity21:01 Arizona's Workmanship Laws and Standards23:25 Protecting and Empowering New-Construction Homeowners24:01 Giving Inspection Reports More “Teeth”26:44 Combining Standard and Workmanship Inspections29:48 Understanding the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)31:18 Cosmetic Issues vs. Installation Defects37:11 Builder Restrictions and Inspection Limitations39:13 Post-Report Support and Warranty Claims41:25 Pricing Detailed New-Construction Inspections44:56 Training Inspectors on Workmanship Requirements45:48 New Construction as 85% of Dillon's Business47:19 Researching State Laws and Warranty Protections48:45 How Detailed Inspections Can Improve Construction Quality52:08 The Future of Detailed New-Construction Inspections52:45 Where to Find Dillon Winiecki53:37 Closing Thoughts

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Builders have homes they need to sell. Real estate agents need transactions. The agents who connect those two problems may have one of the most overlooked opportunities in today's market. Tim and Julie Harris break down what's happening with new-construction inventory, including aggressive mortgage rate buydowns, closing-cost assistance, flex incentives and agent compensation being offered on select homes. But this episode isn't simply about selling new construction. You'll learn why monthly payment often matters more to buyers than purchase price, how resale sellers can compete with builder incentives, why agents need relationships with builder representatives, how old buyer leads may become opportunities again, and how one builder relationship can create buyer transactions, spec-home opportunities and resale seller referrals. Tim and Julie also explain why new construction should be included in your buyer presentation, how agents can find inventory outside the MLS, and how AI can help continuously research properties and opportunities for active buyers. Builders need buyers. Your job is to know the inventory, understand the incentives and become the agent who can connect the two. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.comCoaching: PremierCoaching.comJoin eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/HarrisText Tim Direct: 512-758-0206Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.Income results are not typical. Individual results will vary.

Where are the best housing markets for new construction in 2026? A new Realtor.com ranking reveals the U.S. metros standing out for new homes. In this episode of Real Estate Market Minute, we break down the latest data, what makes these markets attractive for new construction, and what buyers and sellers should know. Instagram: @thesalibgroup

Is it better to buy an existing property with value-add potential or a new construction home in 2026? For years, there was no debate. The ability to buy a property at a discount, add value through renovations, force appreciation, and recycle your money made the BRRRR method a no-brainer for most investors. But in 2026, things are a little different. Builders are sitting on inventory, which means new homes are being sold for less than we've seen in years. Not to mention, builders are giving buyers massive incentives like mortgage rate buydowns, closing credits, and even price reductions—just to get these properties off their books. But are these perks enough to make new construction a better option than the BRRRR strategy? Today, we're going to put them head-to-head and find out. I'm comparing two real estate deals in the exact same market—a new construction home and a value-add property. We'll crunch the numbers and see which strategy actually comes out on top from a cash flow and appreciation perspective. The answer may surprise you. In This Episode We Cover Three scenarios when you might prefer a new build to a fixer-upper A head-to-head comparison of two real estate deals in the same market How to negotiate huge builder incentives when buying a new home How to choose the right investing strategy for you in 2026 The biggest pros and cons of buying a new construction home And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠⁠t⁠t⁠ps://www⁠.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1323. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackelyn Hwang is an expert on the social dynamics of cities. In one line of research, she combines AI and Google Street View to measure quality-of-life factors – such as trash, blight, new construction, and the pace of recovery from climate disasters – to analyze gentrification, racial equity, and overall resident well-being. Her work has shown, for instance, that predominantly Black neighborhoods are last and slowest to gentrify and that displaced Black residents often end up in worse neighborhoods. She recently worked with policymakers at the housing department of Oakland, California, on anti-displacement and anti-homelessness programs and is now working with policymakers across the Bay Area to strengthen neighborhoods. We are clearing a path to more stable communities for everyone, Hwang tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Jackelyn Hwang Learn more about Jackie's work on housing instability in Oakland Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Jackie Hwang, a professor of sociology at Stanford University. (00:02:53) Path into Urban Sociology How Hwang's experiences near Philadelphia shaped her interest in cities, inequality, and neighborhood change. (00:04:56) The 21st-Century American City How gentrification, immigration, crime, education, housing, and climate change are reshaping cities. (00:08:03) Defining Gentrification How sociologists understand gentrification as a class-based transformation of neighborhoods. (00:10:02) Studying Gentrification Why race, segregation, and neighborhood inequality complicate simple stories of urban renewal. (00:11:50) Displacement and Instability Why gentrification does not always increase moving rates, but still affects where people end up. (00:14:48) Policy and Anti-Displacement How Hwang's research informs local policy, housing strategy, and homelessness prevention. (00:18:10) Measuring Neighborhood Change How technology can help researchers study changing neighborhoods at scale. (00:18:55) Google Street View and Cities How Street View opened new ways to observe gentrification and neighborhood conditions. (00:20:36) Computer Vision for Urban Research How AI and computer vision are being used to analyze neighborhood conditions. (00:21:53) What Neighborhoods Reveal How visible signs like trash, blight, vacant lots, and construction signal neighborhood change. (00:23:10) Eye Tracking and Perception How researchers study what people notice in neighborhoods and how those cues affect stress. (00:24:09) Climate Change and Recovery How disasters can widen neighborhood inequality through uneven rebuilding and abandonment. (00:26:14) Neighborhoods and Wellbeing How better measurements of neighborhood conditions could guide interventions for safer, more stable communities. (00:28:00) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: affordable housing, neighborhood change, and better urban data. (00:29:32) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Gary and Jamie as they talk about the art of blending modern remodeling with the character of an older home. From additions and exterior details to kitchens and bathrooms, they'll discuss what it takes to make new work feel like it truly belongs.

In this episode, Eddy Pezzino shares his journey from restaurant entrepreneur to real estate developer, highlighting innovative approaches to affordable housing and the importance of integrity in business. Discover how his vision is shaping upstate New York's real estate landscape and the lessons he's learned along the way. In this episode, Eddie shares his insights on real estate development, building strong networks, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship. Discover practical advice on scaling your business, fostering trust, and navigating industry challenges.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Matt & Mandy Jaramillo of Sunrise Plumbing (Knoxville, TN) share how they escaped the new construction grind and built a true plumbing power couple partnership — growing from just the two of them to a team of five in a little over a year.

Matt Faircloth talks to Justin Goodin about how his background in underwriting for a bank gave him an insider's view of deal flaws and what the banks prioritize, mainly an exit strategy, rather than cash flow or ROI. You'll discover why focusing solely on unit count can distract you from the real value, the equity percentage, and the location. How a misstep in loan assumptions or over-optimistic projections can sink even the best deals. Justin emphasizes the importance of cautious scalability, why smaller deals often offer broader buyer pools, and how targeting off-market properties with postcards can uncover overlooked opportunities, even in a competitive market. Justin Goodin CEO / Founder of Goodin Development Based in: Indianapolis, Indiana Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingoodin Goodindevelopment.com Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would happen to your business tomorrow if you suddenly could not personally handle every task you handle today?? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Angela Stancil. Angela Stancil is a Northeast Florida REALTOR whose career began in education, first in the classroom and later in school administration, before an unexpected relocation to Florida opened the door to real estate. Working behind the scenes with Team Davidow gave Angela an unusual introduction to the industry. Instead of beginning by chasing transactions, she first learned operations, client communication, negotiation, marketing, organization, and the systems that make a productive real estate business work. Angela shares how relationships became the foundation of her business and why listening carefully to buyers and sellers creates better outcomes than simply trying to make a sale. She explains the importance of consultations, transaction support, assistants, CRMs, customer appreciation events, vendor relationships, and delegation. Her experience also demonstrates why a business needs systems strong enough to continue when life becomes unpredictable. Angela's story ultimately shows that sustainable success comes from relationships, preparation, communication, and building a business that does not depend on one person doing everything. If you are building a real estate career, take Angela's advice seriously. Strengthen your systems, stay connected with your clients, delegate the work that keeps you away from relationships, and build a business capable of serving people consistently through every season.   HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-24:46 From Education to Real Estate Angela's career in teaching and school administration Relocating from North Carolina to Florida Meeting Amy Davidow through relocation Learning real estate from the back end Growing from open houses into millions in production 24:46-42:34 Systems Delegation and Client Service Building systems that allow agents to grow Hiring an assistant and delegating repeatable tasks Using client events and local businesses to stay connected Hiring transaction support before marketing support Using AI to simplify client communication 42:34-56:16 Relationships Team Culture and Cancer How Angela's own relocation shaped her client experience Applying lessons from education to real estate Building an all for one team culture Keeping the business running through cancer treatment Using the CRM team and systems when she could not work fully 56:16-01:05:06 Relocation and Northeast Florida Expertise Helping military families with PCS relocations Balancing commute schools work and lifestyle Comparing Shearwater Silverleaf Rivertown and other communities Using area tours to help families make decisions Educating buyers about future roads schools and community changes 01:05:06-01:19:09 New Construction and Lifelong Clients Evaluating how long buyers plan to stay Understanding builders products and future phases Using multiple inspections in new construction Matching communities to family activities and lifestyle Maintaining vendor connections long after closing 01:19:09-01:24:45 Current Market Challenges and Choosing the Right Agent Setting realistic seller pricing and timing expectations Helping buyers understand available negotiation options Choosing an experienced new construction agent Asking builders lenders and insurance questions Using better questions to make more informed real estate decisions   Quotes: "Tell me more. What's your end goal? How can I get you there?" – Angela Stancil "Our goal is not to make decisions. The buyer or the seller is the one making the decisions, but we are to lay out pathways." – Angela Stancil "The lender on the buy side and the title company on the sell side literally can make or break a deal." – Angela Stancil "The building blocks and the foundation of your business are so much more important than your business card." – Angela Stancil   To contact Angela Stancil, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Connect with Angela Stancil! Website: https://www.teamdavidow.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/angelastancilrealtor Facebook: https://facebook.com/teamdavidow   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #AngelaStancil #RealEstatePodcast #TeamDavidow #ColdwellBankerVanguard #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FlemingIslandRealEstate #ClayCountyRealEstate #StJohnsCountyRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateSystems #ReferralBusiness #RealEstateMarketing #ClientRelationships #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTips #RealEstateLeadership

In this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry are joined by Andrew Harshman of AJF Inspections in Arizona to discuss builder workmanship inspections and the growing demand for detailed inspections of new construction homes. They explore Arizona's workmanship standards for licensed contractors, how these inspections differ from traditional home inspections, and why homeowners are requesting a closer look at cosmetic and construction defects. Andrew explains how his company structures these inspections, the importance of documenting defects within warranty periods, specialized inspection tools, pricing considerations, builder restrictions, and how inspection companies can create a specialized service around new construction standards.Here's the link to Inspector Empire Builder:https://www.iebcoaching.com/eventsTakeawaysBuilder workmanship inspections are more detailed than traditional home inspections and focus heavily on cosmetic defects and construction standards.Arizona has workmanship standards for licensed contractors covering areas such as HVAC, electrical, cabinets, concrete, landscaping, and more.Some defects must be documented within specific periods, including a 10-day window for certain issues, a one-year window for others, and broader two-year warranty coverage.A separate workmanship report helps distinguish standards-based findings from recommendations typically included in a regular home inspection report.These inspections can take two to three times longer than traditional inspections because inspectors document many additional details and cosmetic issues.Common findings include damaged surfaces, stucco issues, landscaping concerns, improperly positioned light switches, tile problems, shower surround gaps, and electrical equipment that is not level, plumb, or true.Inspectors may use specialized tools such as gap gauges, tile-tapping tools, and levels to identify workmanship issues that might otherwise be overlooked.Homeowners should understand that builder workmanship inspections are an additional level of service and are not necessarily included in a standard new construction inspection.Training a dedicated team and using a separate report template can help inspection companies maintain consistency and efficiency.Builder restrictions may limit what inspectors can inspect before the homeowner takes ownership, so these limitations should be clearly communicated and documented.The key takeaway: Builder workmanship inspections can provide significant value for new construction homeowners, but inspectors need clear standards, proper training, specialized tools, and a well-defined scope of service.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Show01:42 Introducing Andrew Harshman of AJF Inspections02:04 Andrew's Background and How He Became a Home Inspector03:47 What Is Launchpad?05:28 Finding Andrew Harshman Online05:51 Why Arizona Is Driving the Builder Workmanship Discussion06:51 Arizona's Workmanship Standards for Licensed Contractors08:19 Warranty Periods and Why Documentation Matters09:23 Blue Tape Inspections vs. Regular Home Inspections10:31 Creating a Separate Builder Workmanship Inspection Report11:38 Comparing Arizona's Standards to Minnesota12:08 The Role of the Registrar of Contractors13:27 Types of New Construction and Warranty Inspections14:53 Pricing Builder Workmanship Inspections15:24 What Is a Builder Workmanship Inspection?16:22 Educating Clients About the Additional Service17:44 Combining New Construction and Warranty Inspections18:37 Why Homeowners Are Requesting Workmanship Inspections19:17 Detailed Standards and Nitpicky Inspection Findings20:43 Do Inspectors Enjoy Doing Builder Workmanship Inspections?21:04 The Challenges and Benefits of Detailed Inspections23:07 Building a Specialized Workmanship Inspection Team24:37 Separate Report Templates for Workmanship Standards25:36 Why Keeping the Workmanship Report Separate Matters26:14 Should a Home Inspector Perform the Workmanship Inspection?27:14 Applying Broad Workmanship Standards to Additional Defects28:40 Using Specialized Tools to Measure Construction Defects29:19 How Builders Respond to Detailed Workmanship Inspections30:10 Electrical Equipment, Levelness, and Acceptable Tolerances31:20 Why New Construction Homes Aren't Always Perfect32:07 Managing Two Inspection Templates During an Inspection32:37 Training Inspectors to Know the Workmanship Standards33:26 Documenting Issues That Fall Outside Specific Standards34:14 How Many Clients Choose the Workmanship Inspection?35:13 The Value of Clearly Defining Inspection Services36:20 The Growing Market for Cosmetic Inspection Services37:06 Creating Workmanship Standards for Different Builders37:37 Builder Restrictions and Communicating Inspection Limitations38:56 Specialized Tools and Techniques for Detailed Inspections40:01 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Andrew Harshman41:02 Final Thoughts and Listener Feedback

Send us Fan MailA brand-new home can still be built wrong and the scariest part is how easy it is to miss problems until drywall goes up. We're Jim and Laura, and we're sharing what we're seeing on real new-build inspections, plus the practical steps that help buyers avoid expensive surprises and months of stress.We talk through how to choose a home builder with real accountability: the difference between a builder with an in-house crew versus one who subcontracts everything, why supervision matters, and how repeat issues show up when nobody “owns” the quality. We also dig into builder contracts that restrict site access, force arbitration, or even try to block you from hiring an independent home inspector. If a contract is designed to limit your ability to verify the work, we explain why that's a giant red flag.You'll also hear specific examples of construction defects we've found, from framing that isn't providing support to unsafe electrical splices hidden under insulation. Along the way we clarify why building code is only a minimum standard and why manufacturer installation instructions often matter more for long-term performance. If you're building a house, buying a new construction home, or choosing between builders, this is a straightforward checklist for protecting your investment. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's house hunting, and leave a review with your biggest builder red flag.Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TVAdvice from experts: Don't skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TVOSU student's mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment's air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TVHow to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TVContinuing Education for Ohio Agents Scheduled classes Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Course listings...

Send Us A MessageA lot of agents enter the new construction world underprepared - showing homes they haven't researched, sitting across from builder contracts they've never read, and hoping a transaction carries itself over the finish line. In this episode, Mark sits down with Jason Smith of Smith Marketing, a 25-year veteran of new construction sales and marketing in the Triad, to pull back the curtain on what agents, builders, and buyers actually need to succeed in this specialized corner of real estate. The conversation covers everything from how developments are planned years before the first lot is sold, to why communication and preparation are the real differentiators in new construction deals.Featured Quote: "If I could give advice from someone who's done this a long time - really prep. If you know you have a buyer and they're looking at new construction on the custom end, try to get out there and see what's out there. You don't want to be looking at a builder's contract for the first time when you're sitting there with your people. You learn by screwing up, and so I can promise you I have screwed up so many things it's not even funny - but those things build who you are and what you know."What You Will LearnWhy getting involved early in a development - sometimes years before a lot hits the market - is a competitive edge that shapes pricing, momentum, and outcomes from the ground upHow to prepare before showing new construction, including reading builder contracts in advance and understanding how custom and production builds differ from standard resale transactionsWhy the specifications sheet is the single most important document in a custom build, and how its absence - or neglect - is the root cause of most builder disputesThe critical difference between being part of the process and trying to control it, and why buyer's agents who overstep without the knowledge to back it up create problems for everyoneWhy price alone is a misleading benchmark when evaluating custom builders, and how low allowances can turn a "better deal" into a costly surprise at selectionsWhat Jason sees shaping the Triad's new construction market - rising lot prices, incoming growth, and why the region's affordability still holds up against Charlotte and RaleighWhy the fundamentals of what makes a great real estate professional - hard work, drive, and preparation - haven't changed in 50 years, even as the tools around them haveContact Jason SmithPhone: (336) 451-4921Email: jason.smith@allentate.comWebsite: smithmarketinghomes.comThe opinions on this podcast are the hosts and guests involved and not in any way a reflection of RE/MAX or anyone else in the industry.Listen to the Podcast on these PlatformsApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-real-estate-standards/id1574549987Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZKLmFIFvx1UjSwL4jOTVzSocial Media and Contact InformationWebsite: https://www.raisingrealestatestandards.comLink Tree:  https://linktr.ee/raisingrealestatestandards

There are roughly 21,000 real estate agents in the Houston area alone. Ronda Ross isn't competing with a single one of them. In this episode, Neil sits down with Ronda, a Houston-based broker who built her entire business around new construction — not by chasing individual listings, but by becoming the person builders can't run their business without. Ronda now controls close to 700 homes across multiple developments, and she walks through exactly how that happened, starting with one accidental listing and a habit most agents skip: real communication. Rhonda shares how she moved from representing single builders to representing entire developments, why she brings a project-management mindset (borrowed from her background in oil and gas) into every relationship, and why understanding things like water planning, permits, and zoning makes her indispensable rather than replaceable. If you've ever felt like "just another agent" in a crowded market, this episode makes the case that your background — whatever it is — might be the exact differentiator you've been overlooking. You'll learn: How to position yourself with builders instead of competing for buyers The front-end knowledge that sets new construction agents apart Practical first steps to start building builder relationships this week What buyer's agents consistently get wrong in new construction deals Rhonda also shared the actual slide deck from her talk at Real Estate Distilled, breaking down her entire builder strategy. Text RONDA to 833-500-1135 to get your copy. If you want to build a niche that compounds instead of a business that resets every month, this one's for you.

In this episode, Aaron Lambert shares his journey from solitude and reading Rich Dad Poor Dad to building RKL Investments, focusing on new construction, assisted living, and memory care. Discover how resilience, relationships, and strategic pivots drive success in real estate. In this episode, we explore how a real estate entrepreneur leverages strategic planning, marketing, and team management to grow a diversified property portfolio across multiple markets. Discover actionable insights on scaling, automation, and building a resilient business in real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Carla Goddard shares her journey from construction to building Vicinity, a platform revolutionizing new home sales by focusing on lifestyle and transparency. Discover how her innovative approach is transforming the real estate industry and what trends to watch for in the coming years.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Tim Floyd from Stack Capital shares his journey from real estate investing to managing 12 deals a year while running a transactional lending business. Discover how he leverages strategic partnerships, scalable systems, and relationship-building to grow his operations and seize market opportunities.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Justin Higgins shares his innovative approach to land development and ground-up construction in North San Diego County, revealing hidden opportunities in overlooked land and how to leverage them for profit and community benefit.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Send us Fan Mail⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: This episode contains strong language and candid adult conversation.According to the 2026 agent-production chart referenced during this episode, approximately 84% of NAR-registered agents had closed zero transactions between January 1 and July 6, 2026, while approximately 97% had closed four transactions or fewer.So what is actually happening inside the real estate industry?In this unfiltered episode of RealEstateAF, Mark Jones sits down with three experienced San Antonio real estate brokers: Jeff Garza, Robert Saenz and Cesar Amezcua.The panel breaks down why so many agents are struggling, whether real estate has been incorrectly marketed as a side hustle and why simply changing brokerages rarely fixes the real problem.They also get brutally honest about:• Whether real estate licensing standards adequately protect consumers• Why experience and fiduciary responsibility still matter• Massive builder commissions and new-construction incentives• Finding the actual cash value of a new home• Why so many real estate contracts are falling apart• Performative social-media success and “I just capped” posts• The temporary excitement of changing brokerages• What real rainmaker activity actually looks like• Whether struggling agents are surrounded by the wrong people• When becoming a dual-licensed Realtor and loan officer makes sense• Better ways agents can create additional sources of income• Social-media boundaries, lead verification and agent safetyThis is not an attack on struggling agents. 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This isn't a “good” housing market for anyone. Affordability remains a major barrier to homeownership. Sellers aren't getting what they want for their homes. Now, builders are signaling that the current housing shortage could get even worse. It's bad news for aspiring homeowners, but could it finally put a floor on this housing market correction?   This week's headlines highlight how affordability challenges are reaching every corner of the housing market—not just for buyers. A perfect storm of high interest rates, stagnant home prices, and rising material and labor costs is putting builders under pressure, too. As a result, housing starts and single-family home completions have reached their lowest levels since 2020. But could this slowdown ultimately limit how far home prices can fall?   At the same time, there are other factors keeping homes off the market—like a potential capital gains tax problem discouraging many baby boomers from listing their homes for sale. Meanwhile, house flippers are worried about another tax coming down the pipeline that could eat into even more of their profits. Everyone's feeling the squeeze, but could these pressures causing the market to bend be the same forces that prevent it from breaking? In This Episode We Cover Why the single-family market correction may have just found its floor Why many homebuilders are building less amid a national housing shortage Whether we should raise the capital gains tax exclusion for homeowners A new tax that could cost house flippers even more of their margins Three issues that are potentially contributing to a stagnant housing market And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Flippers Supplied 2x More Starter Homes Than Builders in 2025 Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile CRE Daily: US Housing Starts Slow, Giving Apartments Room to Recover AEI Housing Center: Capital Gains Rules on Home Sales and Senior Homeowner Lock In The Real Deal: “The math has stopped working”: NYC home flipping drops as state legislators propose new tax Grab The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-446. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 New construction can create enormous opportunities for real estate professionals, but many agents avoid it entirely. The information is fragmented. Builders can be difficult to reach. Agents may spend hours researching communities, requesting availability, driving between developments, and assembling information for buyers. For agents interested in working with international clients, the barriers can be even greater. But what happens when agents have a simpler way to present those opportunities? In this Best Of episode, we revisit a conversation with Christian Calusa, a real estate professional and the founder of NEO. Christian explains why so many agents want to sell new construction or work globally but do not know where to begin. You'll also learn: Why many agents avoid selling new construction What prevents real estate professionals from pursuing international buyers How a new agent reportedly turned an Uber conversation into a $10.2 million sale Why a personalized landing page can become a lead-generation tool How agents can build a niche around relocation and new construction Why educating buyers before a property tour can save everyone time How technology can support relationships without replacing the REALTOR®     Guest Bio Christian Calusa is the CEO and Founder of NEO. NEO is the most adopted platform for new construction in Florida and Texas, and is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S. NEO is a unique solution that connects builders, real estate agents, and buyers in one streamlined ecosystem, offering unparalleled access to inventory, marketing tools, and sales enablement, both nationally and internationally. The platform has received multiple awards in various countries, recognizing its innovation, scalability, and impact on the real estate and PropTech sectors. Visit https://www.newestateonly.com/ to learn more or send an email to cc@newrealestateonly.com.   About Your Host Marki Lemons Ryhal is a ​​Licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, and avid volunteer.  She is a dynamic keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, both on-site and virtual; she's the go-to expert for artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and social media in real estate. Marki Lemons Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate, and with 25+ years of marketing experience, Marki has taught over 250,000 REALTORS® how to earn up to a 2682% return on their marketing dollars. Marki's expertise has been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, Homes.com, and REALTOR® Magazine.   Subscribe, Rate & Review Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you!     

In this episode, Jonathan Wolk shares his unique journey of integrating architecture, construction, and real estate brokerage into a single firm, offering insights into site selection, project management, and market trends in North Carolina.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at - https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ ROI Property Group:If you are interested in direct lending with ROI Property Group, give Rob Fuller a call at 707-365-6891 to learn more. 12-24 month loan options are available. Let him know that Rent To Retirement sent you! - https://www.roipropertygroup.com/rtrDiscover a new-construction rental opportunity in the Houston, Texas market with properties priced under $315,000, professional on-site management, and tenants already in place in many cases.In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum speaks with Ryan, a real estate professional with nearly 30 years of institutional investment, multifamily, development, and asset-management experience.Ryan explains how the strategies used by large institutional investors can benefit individual rental-property owners. They examine the advantages of purpose-built rental communities, including economies of scale, dedicated maintenance personnel, stronger resident retention, lower operating expenses, and more consistent property management.The featured homes are located in the Rosharon area south of Houston within a master-planned community offering pools, a lazy river, sports courts, a clubhouse, and other resident amenities. The community also provides convenient access to Highway 288 and the Texas Medical Center—one of the region's most significant employment centers.

This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at - https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ ROI Property Group:If you are interested in direct lending with ROI Property Group, give Rob Fuller a call at 707-365-6891 to learn more. 12-24 month loan options are available. Let him know that Rent To Retirement sent you! - https://www.roipropertygroup.com/rtrDiscover a new-construction rental opportunity in the Houston, Texas market with properties priced under $315,000, professional on-site management, and tenants already in place in many cases.In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum speaks with Ryan, a real estate professional with nearly 30 years of institutional investment, multifamily, development, and asset-management experience.Ryan explains how the strategies used by large institutional investors can benefit individual rental-property owners. They examine the advantages of purpose-built rental communities, including economies of scale, dedicated maintenance personnel, stronger resident retention, lower operating expenses, and more consistent property management.The featured homes are located in the Rosharon area south of Houston within a master-planned community offering pools, a lazy river, sports courts, a clubhouse, and other resident amenities. The community also provides convenient access to Highway 288 and the Texas Medical Center—one of the region's most significant employment centers.

In this episode, Richard Feis, a seasoned contractor and real estate investor, shares invaluable insights on how to succeed in new construction, common investor mistakes, and effective management strategies. Perfect for investors looking to expand into new development projects.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Finding the Right Home for Your Lifestyle When most people begin their home search, they start with the basics: price, number of bedrooms, square footage, bathrooms, and maybe an updated kitchen. While those details are certainly important, they don't answer the most important question of all: How do you want to live? At Boston Connect Real Estate, we believe the best home isn't simply the one that checks the most boxes, it's the one that complements your lifestyle today while supporting where your life is headed tomorrow. Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading for a growing family, downsizing for retirement, or searching for a home that better fits your daily routine, your lifestyle should always be at the center of your home search. Your Home Should Fit Your Life, Not Just Your Budget Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make, but it's also one of the biggest lifestyle decisions. Your home isn't simply where you sleep. It's where you: Work remotely Raise a family Entertain friends and relatives Cook holiday meals Relax after a long day Pursue hobbies Care for pets Build lifelong memories Because of that, choosing the right home requires looking beyond finishes and fixtures. Instead of asking, "Does this house have granite countertops?" ask yourself: How will we spend our weekends here? Does this layout make everyday life easier? Can I picture myself living here five or ten years from now? Those answers often matter more than cosmetic upgrades. Start With Your Lifestyle Before You Start Looking at Homes Before scheduling your first showing, take time to define what your daily life actually looks like. Ask yourself questions like: Do I work from home? How important is my commute? Do I entertain often? Do I want a neighborhood with sidewalks and children nearby? Would I rather have privacy on acreage? Do I need space for hobbies or a workshop? Do I have pets or plan to? Will my family be growing? Am I planning to age in place? The answers to these questions help your REALTOR® identify homes that truly fit your needs not just your budget. Think Beyond Today One mistake many buyers make is shopping only for the lifestyle they have today. Instead, think about where you'll be several years from now. Will you: Get married? Have children? Work remotely more often? Need an office? Want outdoor entertaining space? Need room for aging parents? Want to avoid stairs later in life? A home that works perfectly today may feel limiting just a few years down the road. Planning ahead doesn't mean predicting the future perfectly, it simply means buying with flexibility in mind. The Importance of Location You've probably heard the phrase: Location. Location. Location. There's a reason it's one of real estate's oldest sayings. Two identical homes can provide completely different lifestyles depending on where they're located. Think about factors like: Your Commute A beautiful home can quickly lose its appeal if you're spending hours every day sitting in traffic. Consider: Distance to highways Public transportation School drop-off routes Airport access Daily travel patterns Sometimes saving twenty minutes each day adds up to hundreds of hours every year. Neighborhood vs. Privacy Some buyers dream of cul-de-sacs where children ride bikes together and neighbors become lifelong friends. Others prefer wooded lots with complete privacy. Neither is right or wrong. It's simply about understanding what fits your lifestyle best. Nearby Amenities Think about the places you visit every week. Would you like to be close to: Grocery stores Restaurants Walking trails Beaches Golf courses Parks Shopping Schools Fitness centers Convenience often becomes more valuable after you've lived in a home for a while. Your Home Should Support Your Everyday Routine Think about where you spend most of your time. If you love cooking and entertaining, your kitchen may be the heart of your home. If you work remotely several days each week, a dedicated office may be more valuable than a formal dining room. If you enjoy gardening, a large backyard could matter more than a finished basement. If you're rarely home because you travel often, a low-maintenance condominium might be the perfect fit. There isn't one "right" answer. There's only the right answer for you. New Construction vs. Existing Homes Lifestyle also plays a major role in deciding between a newly built home and a resale property. New Construction Buying new construction often means: Modern floor plans Energy-efficient systems Brand-new appliances Minimal maintenance Builder warranties Personalization opportunities For many buyers, especially first-time homeowners, knowing everything is brand new provides tremendous peace of mind. Existing Homes Resale homes often offer: Established neighborhoods Mature landscaping Larger lots Character and charm Unique architectural details However, buyers should also plan for ongoing maintenance, including roofs, heating systems, windows, and appliances that may eventually need replacing. Neither option is better, it's simply a matter of which lifestyle fits you best. Know Your Budget But Don't Stretch Too Far Meeting with a trusted mortgage lender before looking at homes is one of the smartest first steps. A pre-approval tells you what you can qualify for. More importantly, it helps you determine what monthly payment feels comfortable for your lifestyle. Just because a lender approves a certain amount doesn't mean you should spend it all. Remember, you'll also want room in your budget for: Furniture Home improvements Landscaping Vacations Emergencies Everyday living The goal is to enjoy your home not feel financially stressed by it. Create Two Lists One exercise we recommend to every buyer is creating two separate lists. Must-Haves These are the features you truly cannot live without. Examples include: Number of bedrooms Home office First-floor primary bedroom Two-car garage Large yard Specific school district Commute time Nice-to-Haves These are features you'd love but could live without. Examples include: Finished basement Swimming pool Walk-in pantry Fireplace Three-season porch Vaulted ceilings Central air Outdoor kitchen Knowing the difference helps prevent buyer fatigue and keeps your search focused. There Is No Perfect Home One of the biggest lessons buyers learn is this: The perfect home doesn't exist. Every home requires some level of compromise. Maybe it has the perfect location but an outdated kitchen. Maybe it has the ideal floor plan but only a one-car garage. Maybe it checks every box except the workshop you wanted. The key is identifying which compromises you're willing to make and which ones you're not. That's where working with an experienced REALTOR® becomes invaluable. Why Working With a REALTOR® Matters Buying a home is much more than opening doors. An experienced REALTOR® helps you: Narrow your search Understand neighborhoods Evaluate future resale value Identify potential concerns Prioritize your needs Negotiate effectively Guide you through every step of the transaction At Boston Connect Real Estate, we take the time to understand not just what you're looking for but how you want to live. Because finding the right home isn't simply about buying a property. It's about finding the place where your next chapter begins. Ready to Find a Home That Fits Your Lifestyle? Whether you're purchasing your first home, searching for new construction, looking for more space, or preparing for your next stage of life, our experienced team is here to help. We'll guide you through every step of the home-buying journey and help you find a home that fits your lifestyle not just your wish list. Contact Boston Connect Real Estate today and let us help you make your next move a moving experience. Watch our live video on Youtube!

In this episode, Shawn Chambers shares insights on creative financing solutions, credit stacking, and strategies for real estate investors to access funding efficiently. Discover how to leverage zero percent interest products, build relationships with lenders, and scale your real estate business effectively.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

This week on Real Estate Today, we answer one of today's biggest homebuying questions: Is now the right time to buy new construction? From builder incentives to inspections, we break down what buyers need to know before signing on the dotted line. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home versus an existing one, whether every new-construction home should be inspected, the smartest upgrades to invest in, and which room is worth splurging on. Plus, learn why working with a REALTOR® can make all the difference when buying directly from a builder and how to navigate the new-construction process with confidence. Guests include Christina Rordam, REALTOR® with Florida Realty Investments, and Selma Hepp, chief economist at Cotality.

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In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with three team members from Edmund Allen Lumber out of Illinois: Nick Morrison, Sales Manager; Brian Studebaker, Millwork Manager; and Brandon Romine, Marketing Director. Together they reveal how a 129-year-old cedar and Douglas fir wholesaler has evolved into a full-service custom millwork operation that regularly takes on projects nobody else will touch. The company serves a dealer network of roughly 450 customers across Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, sourcing the bulk of its Western Red Cedar from Canadian mills and manufacturing everything else in-house. Brian walks through the millwork department's capabilities, from a 54-inch McDonough resaw and six-headed molder to a CNC that lets them replicate any historical molding profile. Brandon explains how he moved from sales into marketing and rebuilt the company's web and Instagram presence to solve a recurring problem: customers kept saying, "I didn't know you did that." The standout story is a clock tower restoration in Madison, Wisconsin. Lightning struck the tower, and the team had to replicate nine or ten unique molding profiles, fabricate stack-laminated corbels, and get everything hoisted by crane a hundred feet in the air while watching pieces swing in the wind. It captures exactly what Edmund Allen Lumber does best: the work nobody else wants to figure out. The conversation also covers the custom design process from architect sketch to final CAD, the economics of quoting without charging design fees, tariffs pushing cedar costs up as much as 45 percent, and the shift from new single-family construction toward remodels and multifamily. The team's message is simple: if you can dream it, they can probably make it. Chapters 00:00 What Edmund Allen Lumber Sells: Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Beyond 03:27 Inside the Millwork Department 05:24 Wholesale Model, Dealer Network, and Architect Partnerships 06:35 From Instagram Screenshot to Final CAD 09:51 The Clock Tower Restoration in Madison, Wisconsin 14:34 Brandon's Journey from Sales to Marketing Director 23:12 Where to Find Edmund Allen Lumber 32:36 Educating Customers on Checking in Cedar Timbers 35:11 Tariffs, Supply Chain, and the State of the Market 41:18 Fifteen Years of Change: Expanding the Mill Shop 44:41 New Construction vs. Remodels and Where the Market Is Heading   The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger    For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com   See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com   Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io   Connect with us at:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork   Connect with Edmund Allen Lumber Team at: https://edmundallen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edmundallenlumber https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmund-a.-allen-lumber-company/  

In this episode, Eduardo Monasterio shares his journey from working in high-rise buildings to building over 200 homes in South Florida. He discusses his strengths, challenges, and future plans in real estate development, offering valuable insights for aspiring investors and builders.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

We're back with another one—and this time, we're talking all things building the next generation of the construction workforce.In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, Jon and Chris sit down with Amanda McIsaac from Slippery Rock University to dig into SRU's brand-new Construction Management program. But first… a little catch-up (yes, Chris finally took a vacation, and yes, we had to give him a hard time about it).Amanda brings over 20 years of industry experience (shoutout CDM Smith) into the classroom, and she walks us through what it actually takes to launch a program from the ground up. We're talking curriculum that goes beyond the textbook—real-world skills, industry insight, and making sure students are actually ready to hit the jobsite on day one.We get into how the program is structured, why having an industry-driven advisory board matters, and how SRU is blending safety, business, and field experience into one well-rounded degree. Plus, Amanda shares how they're keeping students engaged with hands-on learning—think site visits, guest speakers, and real connections to the field.One thing that really stood out? Communication. Amanda breaks down why it's one of the biggest gaps employers are seeing—and how she's making it a priority to fix that before students graduate.Of course, we also talk safety (because you can't not), including OSHA training built right into the program, and why that foundation matters for every role in construction.Amanda's passion for mentoring and developing students is contagious, and if you've ever thought about getting into construction—or helping shape the future workforce—you'll want to hear this. She also gives us a preview of what's next, including plans for a Bachelor of Applied Science designed for students coming from the trades.Bottom line: this is what it looks like when education and industry actually work together.If you're interested in getting involved—guest speaking, internships, partnerships—this is your sign to connect. Let's keep building.

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why this was a positive week for housing. Related to this episode: Why we can't get more housing construction in the US HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More info about HousingWire The Top 5: Fannie Mae to expand title pilot program, Pulte says HUD tests a new Operation Breakthrough for today's housing crisis FHFA pushes GSEs to embrace chattel loans in Duty to Serve proposal Why we can't get more housing construction in the US Trump abruptly delays signing of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Want more from Sarah? Don't forget to subscribe! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.

Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com New home sales declined again, even as other housing data points suggest buyers are becoming more active. In this episode, we break down the latest new home sales report, explore what builders are saying about today's market, and discuss why the newest housing data may be pointing to a shift in buyer behavior.

Send us Fan MailBuilders are shifting legal risk directly onto buyer agents — and most agents don't see it coming until it's too late. In this episode, real estate attorney and SC Real Estate Commissioner Gary Pickren breaks down five builder practices that create serious liability for buyer agents and brokers in charge.What's covered:Builder bonuses and commission steering — why that $10,000 check could cost you your licenseEscalating volume incentives and why every client in your pipeline is now at riskThe builder compensation agreement designed to override your buyer agency agreement (and why it may violate SC law)Inflated contract prices with large cash credits — and why this looks like market manipulationWhy dropping your buyer off at the builder's sales office is an agency liability waiting to happenThis isn't anti-builder. It's pro-agent. Know the risks before you're answering for them under oath. key  topicsBuilder bonuses and incentivesInterference with buyer agency agreementsMarket manipulation through price creditsLegal and ethical risks for real estate agentsStrategies for agent risk managementChapters00:00 Introduction to Builder Risks02:33 Understanding Builder Bonuses09:33 Escalating Compensation and Its Implications17:34 Builder Interference with Agency Agreements26:00 The Role of Buyer Agents30:00 Preferred Lender Pressure and Buyer Representation

This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ Alabama new construction is getting serious attention from real estate investors — and in this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, Matthew Seyoum is joined by Frank Merry to break down why.Frank shares what makes Alabama attractive for out-of-state investors, including lower property taxes, landlord-friendly laws, affordable new construction, strong rental demand, and major employment drivers across markets like Birmingham, Huntsville, Kimberly, Tuscaloosa, and Columbiana.

This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ Alabama new construction is getting serious attention from real estate investors — and in this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, Matthew Seyoum is joined by Frank Merry to break down why.Frank shares what makes Alabama attractive for out-of-state investors, including lower property taxes, landlord-friendly laws, affordable new construction, strong rental demand, and major employment drivers across markets like Birmingham, Huntsville, Kimberly, Tuscaloosa, and Columbiana.

In this engaging interview, Mr. Steve shares his journey from tech to real estate and plumbing, emphasizing the importance of embracing chaos, character, and relationships in business and life. Discover insights on market adaptation, building resilience, and the power of gratitude.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Jason Hartman and Sara talk about the enduring strengths of income property as a wealth-building tool. They reflect on how the market has circled back to new construction and similar interest rates from nearly two decades ago, though property prices have significantly increased. They recount success stories from their recent live event, highlighting how disciplined investors have achieved financial independence through long-term real estate portfolios. To assist modern investors, they promote digital tools like Property Tracker for deal analysis and advocate for a diversified approach including short-term notes. Finally, they emphasize that real estate remains superior to volatile assets like stocks or gold because it provides multi-dimensional returns and protection against inflation. https://propertytracker.com/ empoweredinvestorpro.com   Key Takeaways: 0:00 Reminiscing 2:54 We are 'area-agnostic' 5:58 Empowered Investor LIVE Debrief 11:46 Notes and income property's 6 dimensions of ROI 16:33 It's ALL just math. Go get a FREE PropertyTracker.com account today! And join a community of investors EmpoweredInvestorPRO.com 22:18 IDEAL, IIDD and timing the market 28:46 Money devaluation vs "official" inflation 30:02 Gold    _______________________________________________________________   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Landon Stone shares his journey from retail management to real estate investing and brokerage, emphasizing the importance of team, investor mindset, and adapting to market changes. Discover practical insights on building wealth through real estate, developing projects, and scaling your business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

This episode is sponsored by…ROI Property Group:If you are interested in direct lending with ROI Property Group, give Rob Fuller a call at 707-365-6891 to learn more. 12-24 month loan options are available. Let him know that Rent To Retirement sent you!https://www.roipropertygroup.com/rtrBAM Capital:Get access to premium real estate assets with BAM Capital. Rent to Retirement's preferred multifamily partner. https://bamcapital.com/rtr/BLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ Thinking about investing in turnkey real estate but not sure how the process actually works? In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum breaks down everything you need to know about Rent To Retirement, from how properties are selected to how investors build long-term cash flow and passive income through rental real estate.