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Are you dreaming of building your own home, but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Join us on the "So You Want to Build a House Podcast," where we break down the complexities of home construction into easy-to-understand concepts. Each week, we share valuable insights, expert interviews, and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of building a new home. From selecting the right builder to choosing design options, we cover everything you need to know to make informed decisions and build your dream home with confidence. Tune in and take the first step toward turning your vision into reality!
Episodes
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
"Dreaming of a new home but confused by the builders?
In this essential episode, we break down the three main types of home construction: Production, Semi-Custom, and Custom builders.
- Production: Learn how this path offers efficiency, affordability, and streamlined design in community settings.
- Semi-Custom: Discover the perfect middle ground, where you can personalize finishes and make minor modifications to an existing floor plan.
- Custom: Understand the process of designing a one-of-a-kind, completely bespoke home from the ground up with an architect.
We cover the differences in cost, timeline, design flexibility, and what to expect from each process. Tune in to figure out which home-building route is the perfect fit for your vision, budget, and lifestyle."
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Building a new home creates a long-term relationship with your builder. This episode explores how you can find the right builder who aligns with your values.
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
In this episode, Scott and Keith explore life at the beach as a year-round resident in a seasonal town.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
In this episode, we explain how and what to do when visiting a builder's model home. Setting up an appointment with a builder in their model home is an essential part of the new home process. In this episode, we give you the tools you need to reduce the stress of that visit and make the most of your appointment.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
In this episode, Scott and Keith explore the differences between types of Delaware new home foundations.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
The Hunter is one of the newer floorplans released by Aurora Homes. In this podcast, you can learn about the ideas behind the design of this 2700+ square foot home!
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Building trust with your builder is critical. In this episode, Keith and Scott explore why that is so important and why we think the builder should take the first step in building trust.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Does the floorplan of your new Delaware Home work for you? How do you really know? In this episode, Scott and Keith explore a few things that you want to be able to identify on a 2-D or 3-D floorplan from a Delaware new home builder.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Uncharted SYWTBAH podcast territory- we have a guest!
This episode is part one of our new occasional season- "Delaware Life" where we talk to people about what life is like in Southern Delaware.
This episode is with entrepreneur and marketing genius Chris David.
Like many people, Chris moved to Southern Delaware, and created some great opportunities for himself in marketing and real estate investment.
Chris, one of his ventures- delawarebeaches.online- is a great tool for people to learn about all Southern Delaware has to offer!
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Learn more about the design behind the Cora, one of Aurora's single level floorplans.