# Home Building Insights - Building With Breven

A podcast by Breven Homes - Home Building Experts and Consultants. Home building, custom homes, home construction—learn how to build a home with expert insights from Steven Byrnes of Breven Homes. Navigate the full custom home building process step-by-step, avoid costly mistakes, and confidently build a home you love. Subscribe, follow, and turn your dream home into reality! Visit us at homebuildinginsights.com for exclusive resources, and follow on Instagram @brevenhomes for practical tips on building a custom home.

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## Latest episodes

- [Are You Ready to Build a Custom Home? 7 Things to Know Before You Start](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/96340a5e4c27) (2026-09-11, 45 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/125606436/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-11%2F431714920-44100-2-0cb3957ba5ac7.mp3
- [7 Biggest Fears Before Building a Custom Home — And How to Avoid Them](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/af633f1532d9) (2026-09-04, 48 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/125159081/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-4%2F431183716-44100-2-a12cf389da8e4.mp3
- [Custom Home Upgrades Worth Every Penny—and the Ones That Waste Your Budget](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/aec207eece41) (2026-07-16, 39 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/122922531/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428076966-44100-2-de7aeca9403a8.mp3
- [After You Build a Home: Warranty, Maintenance & What to Expect After Move-In](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/1f26dbf1cb99) (2026-03-23, 18 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/117372865/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2F420625364-44100-2-fbf8f32251632.mp3
- [Custom Home Budgeting: The 5 Decisions That Significantly Shape Your Entire Home Building Budget](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/0d74899f9830) (2026-02-26, 30 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/116101299/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-26%2F418897989-44100-2-bc28eb9648599.mp3
- [Final Walkthrough, Punch List & Closing: How to Finish Building a Custom Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/3fa37182eece) (2026-01-20, 46 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/114297498/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-20%2F416500238-44100-2-12553c479dc8f.mp3
- [Trim Phase Explained: Interior & Exterior Finish Work in Custom Home Building](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/5135e5682a75) (2026-01-07, 34 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/113655896/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-7%2F415684771-44100-2-db8925c92d008.mp3
- [Insulation & Drywall: How to Prep Your Custom Home for Energy Efficiency & Finishes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/cd3af6355b08) (2025-07-03, 44 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/104987585/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-3%2F403255260-44100-2-bae0ad2c4a0f7.mp3
- [Behind the Walls: HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical in Home Construction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/ad84ddabe9b4) (2025-06-19, 36 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/104380852/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-19%2F402480312-44100-2-d4eb238064894.mp3
- [Framing + Cornice + Roof Decking: How to Build the Structural Shell of a Custom Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/c4afa028d3e8) (2025-06-06, 38 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/103776863/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-6%2F401722195-44100-2-1ff5744be1d0e.mp3
- [Custom Home Foundation: How to Build a Strong, Lasting Base for Your Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/b56f36ee1833) (2025-05-30, 37 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/103449251/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-30%2F401307750-44100-2-8cb02bdb67cd.mp3
- [Lot Prep Explained: How to Prepare Your Land for a Custom Home Build](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/a86f573ffd2a) (2025-05-23, 31 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/103099231/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-23%2F400865763-44100-2-32b56f9403cde.mp3
- [How Tariffs & a Possible Recession Could Impact Custom Home Building in 2025](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/b52428e242e9) (2025-03-17, 26 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/99989589/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-17%2F396741238-44100-2-b531d17d2cb72.mp3
- [The 4 Shocking Hidden Costs of Custom Home Building](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/0a6dfb7a2b1c) (2024-11-03, 23 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/93925232/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-3%2F389197503-44100-2-5df8caf3b11bc.mp3
- [Can You DIY Your Own Custom Home Build?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/661c5871efaa) (2024-09-20, 26 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/91970828/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-8-20%2F386706620-44100-2-b2597e36e5387.mp3
- [Fast-Track Your Custom Home Build: Expert Tips to Cut Construction Time by Up To 40%](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/dfb0b4cffbac) (2024-08-19, 31 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/90625296/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-7-19%2F385002594-44100-2-893ed6b1be7f4.mp3
- [Custom Home Build Gone Wrong - Lessons Learned From a Failed Custom Home Build!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/d3fcb284d10a) (2024-07-27, 27 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/89721599/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-6-27%2F383893723-44100-2-7d6636e571631.mp3
- [Top 10 Smart Home Features For Your New Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/97c96a35b4a2) (2024-06-11, 32 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/87892184/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-5-11%2F380368498-44100-2-e91c4a1812dbf.mp3
- [Here's The 7 Step Process To Build A Custom Home!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/9d37babb8acb) (2024-03-29, 37 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/84710861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-2-29%2F372595009-44100-2-998923ed1a69f.mp3
- [7 Steps to a HEALTHIER Home Build](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/a19d80a5ec55) (2024-03-22, 32 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/84418012/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-2-22%2F371883892-44100-2-b906057e8452e.mp3
- [How Do Builders Price Your Custom Home?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/a1bb04686e80) (2024-02-14, 34 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/82670091/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-1-14%2F367447377-44100-2-d4e87f64b6cb8.mp3
- [Crafting Dreams: Navigating the Journey from Custom Home Conception to Move-In Day](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/157574d845a8) (2024-01-10, 30 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/81076564/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-0-10%2F362907470-44100-2-1d87e2058145.mp3
- [Custom Builder Answers Frequently Asked Questions (ft. Addison Social Co.)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/e4618c5cc1a5) (2023-12-23, 28 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/80386690/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-11-23%2F361026846-44100-2-41301b9009ca8.mp3
- [How Will You Finance Your Custom Home Build?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/91d1d99964ae) (2023-12-07, 27 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/79722729/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-11-7%2F358984537-44100-2-709ec18659625.mp3
- [Use This Value Equation When Evaluating Multiple Builders](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/888c2c6c602b) (2023-11-21, 31 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/78964399/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-10-21%2F356637806-44100-2-6766caf6e9481.mp3
- [Don't Fall For These Home Builder Price Tricks!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/9d8fcb1d842e) (2023-11-13, 31 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/78562313/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-10-13%2F355352773-44100-2-3f7720ae9779f.mp3
- [Is Now A Good Or Bad Time To Build A Custom Home?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/a1060725acea) (2023-10-27, 33 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/77807343/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-27%2F352987192-44100-2-55e6ca1940ecd.mp3
- [How To Turn Your Ideas Into Buildable Floor Plans - Smart Architecture ft. Steve Iltis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/f1a7713aa78e) (2023-10-18, 52 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/77360550/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-17%2F351593136-44100-2-c49644a2c5c6c.mp3
- [Avoid Change Orders... Unless You Know These Tips!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/cd233e7cde71) (2023-09-28, 40 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/76509365/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-28%2F348921636-44100-2-1533d781b6673.mp3
- [How Can Construction Management Software Help Homeowners?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/1ac15147e9d2) (2023-09-12, 18 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/75801968/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-12%2F346732983-44100-2-c8d0a1a11641.mp3
- [Build A Better Custom Home With These Weatherization and Energy Tips](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/17f751469e03) (2023-09-07, 24 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/75598242/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-7%2F346101010-44100-2-074724bc76eb8.m4a
- [What The Heck Is a PBA? And Why Do You Need One?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/ba99d483ba7e) (2023-08-20, 33 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/74852686/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-7-20%2F343784667-44100-2-ce9ea92a3929.mp3
- [Save $$$ On Your New Home With These Value Engineering Tips](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/abd839f3321d) (2023-08-11, 30 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/74528532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-7-11%2F342759404-44100-2-ca23f12150b12.m4a
- [Confused About Home Builder Contracts?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/d52bbebe1943) (2023-07-31, 41 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/74086450/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-31%2F341397000-44100-2-89b603b656c78.m4a
- [10 Important Questions To Ask Your Home Builder BEFORE Signing A Contract](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/36b112d624ca) (2023-07-24, 32 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/73787422/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-24%2F340477773-44100-2-f7043b7f0b957.m4a
- [All About Selecting a Custom Home Builder](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/d55e4d660a3d) (2023-07-14, 29 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/73413525/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-14%2F691d1c6a-8c87-e758-7743-c1e2aa97e799.m4a
- [Searching For A Lot? Use Our Acronym T-U-T-S](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/985ccc97a2f9) (2023-07-07, 25 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/73133692/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-7%2F338421643-44100-2-a1940ba4df614.mp3
- [The Ten Step Path To Your Dream Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/695c2ad7f685) (2023-07-06, 40 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/73082305/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-6%2F338260241-44100-2-05a3588e40898.mp3
- [What You Must Know Before Building A Custom Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/86a8b8bee820) (2023-06-27, 32 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/72686879/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-5-27%2F337051662-44100-2-00857008d4b1a.mp3
- [Building With Breven - Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693711530/d99356d7bb76) (2023-06-21, 13 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/e2992f2c/podcast/play/72428105/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-5-21%2F336166279-44100-2-4a144a4ad36d8.mp3

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