9 episodes

This is a conversational podcast about everything and anything to do with the housing industry. From home building and interior design to the legislation and economics behind the housing industry, Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA) and its association members are the experts in it all.

SUHBA is a nonprofit legal entity for public and social benefit — NOT an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners. SUHBA is #29 in the nation and the largest Home Builders Association in the state of Utah making it a thought leader in the housing industry.

The Housing Advocate SUHBA

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This is a conversational podcast about everything and anything to do with the housing industry. From home building and interior design to the legislation and economics behind the housing industry, Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA) and its association members are the experts in it all.

SUHBA is a nonprofit legal entity for public and social benefit — NOT an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners. SUHBA is #29 in the nation and the largest Home Builders Association in the state of Utah making it a thought leader in the housing industry.

    Considering Upcoming Legislation Affecting Utah Home Builders with Ross Ford

    Considering Upcoming Legislation Affecting Utah Home Builders with Ross Ford

    Ross Ford, the Executive Officer of the Utah State Home Builders Association, joins Stacy on today’s episode to discuss some new bills covering topics affecting Utah builders, such as stormwater inspection and third-party building inspectors. Tune in for insights and a comprehensive rundown on these bills and the discussions in the planning process.

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    The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

    • 30 min
    Discussing Governor Cox's 35,000 Starter Home Initiative and the Utah Housing Landscape with Steve Waldrip

    Discussing Governor Cox's 35,000 Starter Home Initiative and the Utah Housing Landscape with Steve Waldrip

    In late 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox appointed Steve Waldrip as the Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation. On today’s episode of The Housing Advocate, Steve sits down with Stacy to discuss some of the issues he’s looking at involving housing in Utah, including the need for starter homes. Tune in for insights into the housing landscape of Utah and some of the housing-related projects that Steve is working on.

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    The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

    • 27 min
    "Ignite Your Imagination" at the 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes

    "Ignite Your Imagination" at the 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes

    Today’s episode of The Housing Advocate is all about the Parade of Homes happening in Washington County later this month. Skyler Stephens and Erik Sorenson join Stacy Young to talk about the parade, what they’re looking forward to seeing at this event and the Parade of Homes's economic impact on our community. They also talk about the showcase aspect of a Parade home and how these same contractors build less expensive attainable housing. The Parade of Homes is a show that includes the best of the best in home design, construction, and technologies.

    St. George Area Parade of Homes

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    The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

    • 24 min
    Exploring the Homebuilding Process with Skyler Stephens

    Exploring the Homebuilding Process with Skyler Stephens

    In this episode of the Housing Advocate Podcast, Skyler Stephens, Construction Manager at SunRiver Construction and President of SUHBA, joins host Stacy Young to discuss the complexities of the home construction process. He emphasizes the importance of water conservation in their projects and shares the impact of community infrastructure developments. Skyler and Stacy also explore the impact of these challenges on housing affordability and the demand for efficient homes. The conversation highlights SunRiver's commitment to sustainable development and the positive community impact of upcoming projects in Southern Utah.

    SunRiver Construction

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    The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

    • 43 min
    The State of Real Estate in Utah

    The State of Real Estate in Utah

    Emily Merkley, the CEO of the Washington County Board of Realtors, is our guest on today’s episode of The Housing Advocate! Emily details her background in the housing industry and how she got into real estate in Utah. The discussion also explores different housing market trends, such as affordable housing, new construction and accessory dwelling units. Tune in for tons of insights into the housing market as well as a look into the relationship between SUHBA and the Washington County Board of Realtors.

    Washington County Board of Realtors

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    The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

    • 48 min
    Understanding Trust Land in Utah

    Understanding Trust Land in Utah

    In this episode of The Housing Advocate, Kyle Pasley, managing director of real estate at SITLA, joins host Stacy Young to discuss trust lands in Utah. Kyle talks about the history of trust lands in the United States and dispels some common myths surrounding these assets. Stacy and Kyle also discuss how Washington County has used trust land and how SITLA has helped facilitate this use over the past several decades.

    Learn more about SITLA here!

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    The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

    • 46 min

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