Custom Home Building with Matt Daniels & Michelle Sandin | Dig It Podcast by Hubbell Realty Company

Dig It - A Real Estate Podcast

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Welcome to the "Dig It" real estate podcast by Hubbell Realty Company! In this episode, we are joined by Matt Daniels, Director of Operations for Origin Homes, and Michelle Sandin from Farm Credit. Together, they provide valuable insights into the world of custom home building and financing in rural Iowa. Episode Highlights: <ul> <li>Introduction to custom home building and the unique challenges in rural Iowa.</li> <li>Understanding the process and requirements for construction loans.</li> <li>Land requirements and navigating the complexities of securing a loan for rural properties.</li> <li>Latest trends in energy efficiency and sustainability for custom homes.</li> <li>The critical importance of thorough planning in custom home building.</li> <li>Personal touches and sentimental elements in custom homes.</li> <li>Building strong relationships with contractors.</li> <li>Trends in the custom home market and what to expect.</li> <li>Challenges and rewards of building homes in rural areas.</li> <li>Fun 'Off the Rails' segment with random questions.</li> </ul> Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:48 Understanding construction loans 03:08 Land requirements for custom homes 09:15 Energy efficiency and sustainability 16:32 Importance of planning in custom home building 22:22 Personal touches in custom homes 34:07 Building strong relationships with contractors 39:16 Trends in the custom home market 47:22 Challenges and rewards of rural home building 50:00 Off the Rails: Fun and unexpected questions Follow us for more episodes: <ul> <li>Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes of "Dig It."</li> <li>Listen to our podcast on your favorite platforms.</li> </ul> Thank you for watching! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions about real estate and community development.