Build Cast Brian Hurd

Is the American Dream of homeownership becoming a nightmare due to escalating costs? Sit tight for an enlightening conversation with industry experts John Wright, Jennifer Castanson, and Will Stoker, as we dissect the major factors contributing to the housing affordability crisis. From supply-demand imbalances, labor challenges, supply chain disruptions to industry fragmentation, we leave no stone unturned. We also explore solutions that could potentially bridge the divide between various seg...

Can a fresh coat of paint really transform the health of your home? Join us as we explore this and more with Rusty Stout, founder of JS2 Partners and co-founder of Healthier Homes. Rusty's inspiring mission to create toxin-free living spaces was sparked by his wife Jen's battle with mold and chemical sensitivities.Discover how Rusty's & Jen's construction techniques, designs, and building philosophies provide a safer in-home environment for their clients. We also discuss the challenges an...

What if there was a formula to ensure successful collaboration between builders, realtors, and lenders? Get ready to unlock the secrets of effective communication in the home-building journey during this insightful conversation with Brian Hurd, Natalie Roberts, Jenn Saladay, and Tony Villareal. Prepare to be inspired by Tony's story as he shares how he entered the home-building industry and the importance of trust-building and communication among professionals. And, in her second ...

In the latest episode of BUILDCast, we delve into the complex yet essential dynamics of the real estate market with an intriguing conversation with Jenn Salladay, a renowned Realtor with Kuper Sotheby's. Jenn, who brings a wealth of experience from the ever-evolving real estate landscape, discusses the symbiotic relationship between a Realtor, Mortgage Lender, and Builder. With a keen focus on maximizing client benefits, the episode uncovers the intricacies of this triad and highlights how un...

Starting In 2010, Tom saw an opportunity to take advantage of distressed assets in the single-family space. Over 48 months, Tom built a team and acquired properties in the states of Indiana, Alabama, and Ohio. In these years, Tom could be found at events speaking on the topic of real estate investing. In doing so he formed a network of 45+ investors who were intrigued by his vision and began investing their own capital and took this as an opportunity to build an asset management company focus...

In today's podcast we are joined by Vice President of Cumby Development, Melissa Brown and MidCity Homes, Vice President of Operation, Sean McCaffrey. Melissa Brown oversees the strategic operations from land acquisition to entitlements, while maintaining the Cumby Group’s brand image throughout project development and construction. Being a key leader in the company, Melissa brings effective communication and organization to enable an integrated unified platform for our team member...