New Home Construction Lending Updates in 2024

S6 Bonus: Updates on Construction Lending in 2024

S6 Bonus: New Home Construction Lending Updates Lend Us Your Ear: The Latest News in Construction Lending in 2024 Curious about the ever-changing world of construction financing? In this special bonus episode, we sit down with friend of the show, Trisha McConkey with Associated Bank, to talk about the latest in lending and financing your …

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High Performance HVAC Design

S6, E10: Designing Your HVAC System for Comfort & Efficiency

S6, E10: Designing Your HVAC for Comfort & Efficiency We’re Not Cooling the Neighborhood: HVAC Comfort & Efficiency It is the best of both worlds – being nice and cozy when it’s cold out and staying cool and comfortable when it’s a scorcher. And it all starts with the design and installation of your home’s …

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Custom Building Process with Duayne Pearce

S6, E9: Custom Building Process with Duayne Pearce

S6, E9: The Custom Building Process with Duayne Pearce Your experience with the custom building process is only as good as the builder you choose. And knowing what to look for when you’re interviewing a builder means the selection process and your entire project are going to be more rewarding. Talking about the building process …

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High Performance Home Excavation and Foundations

S6, E8: High-Performance Home Foundations

S6, E8: High-Performance Home Excavation & Foundations More than just a hole in the ground and formed concrete, the excavation and foundation of a high-performance home may seem simple but paying attention to building science during this phase is crucial to homes that are more durable and comfortable. Joining us in studio is Chris Pedigo, …

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Building a Custom Home From Another State

S6, E7: Building a Custom Home From a Distance

S5, E7: Building a Home From a Distance Building From Afar: Managing Long Distance Relationships & Your Dream Home How many times have you thought about building your dream home and when you look out the window you’re in a spot far-far way? Maybe your dream home is on the beach or tucked into the …

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ICON 3D Printed Home Being Built in Texas

S6, E6: 3D Printed Home Building Technology with ICON

S5, E6: Living in the Year 3000: 3D Printed Home Building Living in the Year 3000: 3D Printed Building with ICON While it might seem like something out of a movie, 3D printed homes are popping up around the world and here in the US. One company who is moving these incredibly efficient, sustainable building …

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Custom Home Planning Steps

S6, E5: Plan & Prepare for Your Custom Home Building Project

S5, E5: Plan & Prepare for Your Custom Build Project When it comes to building your dream home, a little bit of forethought and planning goes a long way in making the process more manageable and enjoyable. In this episode, we discuss the important steps every homeowner should take to make talking to builders, realtors, …

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Lahaina Miracle House Materials

S6, E4: The Materials that Made the Lahaina Miracle House

S5, E4: The Materials That Made The Lahaina Miracle House When Hurricane Dora fanned the flames of a dangerous wildfire on the island of Maui, the world watched as the beautiful and historic town turned to ashes. However, standing like a beacon of hope was a 100-year-old home that became known as the Lahaina Miracle …

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Funding Your New Home Construction Project

S6, E3: In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction

S5, E3: In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction Figuring out how you will fund your construction project and securing the right piece of land to build on are critical first steps in the process of building your dream home. However, the steps can feel a little murky, especially if this is your first …

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Choosing Insulation When Building a New Home

S6, E2: The Wild & Cozy World of Home Insulation

S5, E2: The Wild & Cozy World of Home Insulation Packages When building a high-performance home, it’s what is on the inside that counts the most. In this episode of The Art of Custom, we take a deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of energy-efficient building – insulation. Building an insulation package that …

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