Tariffs and Residential Construction Cost News

S7, Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Tangle

S7, Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Tangle We’ve all heard the buzz around tariffs in the construction world. There’s been a lot of chatter and it can feel pretty overwhelming. Homeowners are scratching their heads, not knowing how these tariffs might shake up their plans for 2025. Join us for this quick bonus episode as we …

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Modern Mountain vs Modern Farmhouse

S7, E5: Modern Mountain vs Modern Farmhouse

S7, E5: Modern Mountain vs Modern Farmhouse Design In this episode of The Art of Custom, part of our 20 Homes for 20 Years celebration, we explore how these popular design styles are not only stunning, but also deeply personal and adaptable. First, we’re joined by Park City client Elizabeth Sayer, who shares how her …

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Building a High-Performance Legacy

S7, E4: Building a High-Performance Legacy

S7, E4: Building a High-Performance Legacy LOOKING BACK AT ACTIVE HOUSE & PROUD GREEN HOME We’re revisiting two groundbreaking projects that left a lasting impact not just on our company, but on the global home-building community. First, we sit down with homeowners David and Thuy Smith to reflect on their decade of living in Active …

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Hibbs Gives Charitable Program

S7, E3: Hibbs Gives Hope

S7, E3: 20 Houses for 20 Years: Hibbs Gives 20 Houses for 20 Years: Looking Back at Hibbs Gives Charitable Projects The importance of home is something that cannot be overstated. It is the place where memories are made and where dreams take flight. Over the last twenty years, the Hibbs Luxury Homes team has …

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New Home Construction Market 2025

S7, Bonus: Housing Market Update at #IBS2025

S7, Bonus Episode: Residential Construction Market Update 2025 NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION MARKET UPDATE FOR 2025 The Art of Custom team comes to you live from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas for an update on the residential housing market! Host Kim Hibbs and producer Melody Meiners are joined by Alexis Hibbs, licensed realtor and …

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Podcast Episode: MidCentury Modern Home Design in St Louis

S7, E2: Breaking the Midwestern Mold

S7, E2: Breaking the Midwestern Mold with MidCentury Design 20 Houses for 20 Years: Breaking the Midwestern Mold In this episode, we continue our journey through the last twenty years we’ve been building custom homes and take it back to St Louis – where it all started. We are focusing on two remarkable projects – …

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Art of Custom Podcast Big Dreams Big Desigm

S7, E1: Big Dreams, Big Design

S7, E1: Big Dreams, Big Design Decisions 20 Houses for 20 Years: Big Dreams, Big Design We’re Back! The Art of Custom Season 7 is here and it is going to be extra special because it’s a season that has been 20 years in the making. We’re celebrating by highlighting 20 incredible builds from the …

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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 TURNING BUILDING UPSIDE DOWN: 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 …

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