Your Home Billings

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Your Home Billings is a locally focused real estate podcast centered on the people, properties, and professionals shaping the Billings market. Each episode features conversations with top agents, lenders, builders, investors, and home service experts who share real insights on buying, selling, improving, and investing in Billings. The podcast is designed to educate consumers, highlight trusted local leaders, and create a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live, work, and build wealth at home in Billings.

  1. 2d ago

    Hiring a Contractor in Billings: Remodels, Fire Damage & Insurance Repairs

    In this episode of the Your Home Billings Podcast, host Mark Junker sits down with Nate Moler of Dream Builders Contracting, a family-owned, veteran-owned contracting business in Billings, Montana. Nate shares how he, his father, and his brother combined their experience to build a company specializing in home remodeling, disaster reconstruction, and residential and commercial projects. They discuss kitchen and bathroom renovations, rebuilding after fires and water damage, working with insurance and restoration companies, and what homeowners should look for when hiring a contractor. The conversation also explores unexpected remodeling costs, soil and foundation challenges around Billings, and the importance of clear communication throughout a construction project. Whether you're planning a renovation or recovering from property damage, Nate offers practical insight into the remodeling and rebuilding process.

  2. Oct 12

    Insulating Your Montana Home: Spray Foam, Attics & Energy Efficiency

    In this episode of the Your Home Montana Podcast, Mark Junker sits down with Donny Morton, co-owner of Bulletproof Insulation, to talk about how proper insulation can affect comfort, energy efficiency, and the overall performance of a Montana home. Donny shares the unusual story of how a failed home purchase led him and his wife to buy an insulation business in 2019. From there, he breaks down the differences between spray foam, blown-in, and batt insulation; explains why attic insulation and air sealing are so important in Montana's climate; and discusses common problems such as compressed insulation, recurring ice dams, air leaks, and poorly insulated older homes. The conversation also covers blower-door testing, insulating shops and agricultural buildings, when spray foam makes sense, and why proper installation matters. Donny discusses his professional training through the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance and explains why homeowners considering DIY spray foam should understand the importance of proper ratios, installation, and safety. The episode closes with a look at Donny's unexpected creative side and the books he recently wrote.

  3. Oct 5

    When Disaster Strikes: Water, Fire, Mold & Restoration

    In this episode of the Your Home Montana Podcast, Mark Junker sits down with Mack and Adam from Disaster Cleanup & Restoration (DCR) to talk about water, fire, mold, and what homeowners should know when unexpected property damage happens. Mack and Adam share how they got started in the restoration industry, the story behind the DCR name, and the experience that eventually brought them back to Montana to start their own company. They also discuss their restoration training and certifications, working with insurance during a property loss, and the wide range of cleanup and mitigation services DCR provides. The conversation also gets into practical advice for homeowners, including what to do first when a pipe breaks or a fire occurs, when visible or musty-smelling mold may be a sign of a moisture problem, and how something as simple as leaving a hose connected during freezing weather can lead to water damage. Mack and Adam also explain why addressing the source of a problem quickly can make a big difference when protecting your home.

  4. Sep 28

    Planning a Home Remodel: Where to Start

    In this episode of the Your Home Montana Podcast, Mark Junker welcomes Debbie from Home Yellowstone back to the show to talk about planning a home remodel and figuring out where to begin. Debbie explains how Home Yellowstone's designers start by visiting the home, learning how the homeowner uses the space, discussing goals and budget, and helping prioritize projects. From there, she walks through some of the decisions homeowners encounter during a remodel, including when flooring should be installed, choosing materials that fit the way a home will be used, cabinet refacing versus replacement, countertop options, custom storage, window treatments, and outdoor living spaces. They also discuss when a project makes sense to DIY and when hiring a professional may save money in the long run. For homeowners staring at a long list of projects, Debbie's advice is simple: start with the spaces that aren't functioning well, consider your budget, and create a plan that allows you to complete the work at a manageable pace.

  5. Sep 21

    Starter Homes, New Construction & Finding the Right Fit

    Thinking about buying a starter home, building new, or finding an older home with character in Billings? In this episode of Your Home Montana, Mark Junker welcomes Billings Realtor Drahlynn Ivee back to the podcast to talk about what today's buyers are seeing across the market. Drahlynn shares how she got started in real estate, what the job actually looks like behind the scenes, and why her background in customer service plays such an important role in helping buyers navigate the process. She also discusses new construction in the Billings Heights, custom and pre-sold homes, remodeled older properties, starter homes, and how buyers can decide whether they want something turnkey or a property they can make their own. In This Episode:🏡 How Drahlynn got started in real estate💼 What working full time as a Realtor actually looks like🤝 Why customer service matters during a home purchase🏗️ New construction and custom homes in Billings📐 How buyers can customize a home before it's built🏠 The appeal of remodeled older homes🔑 What starter-home buyers can find in the market🛠️ Looking past dated bathrooms and cosmetic issues💰 Finding a home that fits both budget and lifestyle📋 Inspections, appraisals, and the closing process⏱️ What happens when a buyer is working against a tight move-in deadline👥 Why having a strong Realtor and lender team matters If you're preparing to buy, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a helpful step-by-step guide covering budgeting, mortgages, inspections, and closing. Connect with Drahlynn IveeCentury 21 Profile:https://www.century21.com/agent/detail/mt/billings/agents/drahlynn-ivee/aid-P0020000000003BAGjohmOHXfO1UD3WWfns058Rq Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drahlynn.sellsrealestate/ Listen to More Your Home Montanahttps://yourhomemontana.com/podcast Helpful Homebuyer ResourcesCFPB Homebuyer Guide:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/ CFPB Home Inspection Guide:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/close/schedule-a-home-inspection/ #BillingsMontana #BillingsRealEstate #MontanaRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #StarterHome #NewConstruction #CustomHome #HomeBuyingTips #Century21 #YourHomeMontana

  6. Sep 14

    VA Loans, Veteran Homebuyers & Solving Tough Real Estate Deals

    In this episode of Your Home Montana, Mark Junker sits down with Billings Realtor and longtime military veteran Sherman Kirby to talk about how his decades of military service shaped the way he approaches real estate. Sherman shares how he earned his real estate license while transitioning between military deployments, why contingency planning and staying calm under pressure have become some of his greatest strengths as an agent, and several stories of complicated transactions where persistence helped keep a deal together. The conversation also focuses heavily on veterans, including VA-backed home loans, Certificates of Eligibility, Montana's Veterans Home Loan Program, and misconceptions about how often veterans can use their VA home loan benefit. Sherman also explains why he believes buyers and sellers benefit from having an experienced real estate professional who understands financing, inspections, negotiations, and the many obstacles that can arise between an accepted offer and closing.

  7. Aug 31

    Designing a Home That Actually Works for Your Family

    In this episode of Your Home Montana, Mark Junker sits down with Jessie and Debbie of Home Yellowstone in Billings to talk about why great interior design has to do more than look good—it needs to work for the people living in the home. They discuss designing around family size, mobility, daily routines and Montana's climate; creating more functional kitchens and bathrooms; choosing contractors and materials; budgeting for new construction and remodeling; and catching small design decisions before they become expensive mistakes. Jessie and Debbie also share current trends, including curbless showers, wet rooms, deep soaking tubs, Scandinavian-inspired interiors, customized cabinetry, and highly personalized finishes. Throughout the conversation, they explain how understanding a client's lifestyle—from where they store their skis to whether they're right- or left-handed—helps turn a beautiful house into a home that actually functions for the family living there.

  8. Aug 24

    Inside the Billings Fall Home Improvement Show: Local Pros, Big Ideas & 40 Years of Family Business

    In this episode of Your Home Montana, Mark Junker sits down with Beau and Devon Hedin of Rimrock Promotions to talk about the family history behind the Billings Home Improvement Show and what homeowners can expect from the 33rd Annual Fall Home Improvement Show. Beau and Devon share how their grandfather started the family business more than 40 years ago, how they grew up helping at the shows, and why supporting local businesses remains at the center of everything they do. The conversation covers the wide range of contractors, products, services, and new home-improvement ideas attendees can explore; the value of meeting local professionals face-to-face before hiring them; tips for first-time visitors; and how the show continues to grow alongside Billings. The 2026 Fall Home Improvement Show is scheduled for September 11–13 at the Expo Center at MetraPark, with free admission and parking.

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Your Home Billings is a locally focused real estate podcast centered on the people, properties, and professionals shaping the Billings market. Each episode features conversations with top agents, lenders, builders, investors, and home service experts who share real insights on buying, selling, improving, and investing in Billings. The podcast is designed to educate consumers, highlight trusted local leaders, and create a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live, work, and build wealth at home in Billings.

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