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Why Southern Nevada Is One of the Smartest Places to Build a Luxury Home
Luxury and lasting value aren't opposites. Here's what really drives value in a custom home, and why Southern Nevada is one of the best places in the country to build one.
Trust Home Builders
10 hours ago4 min read


Underspec'ing a Build: The Costs You Don't See Coming (EP42)
Krista and Michael pull back the curtain on spec level, the hidden risk of under-spec'ing a build, and the finishes that move both cost and buyer perception.
Trust Home Builders
Apr 2918 min read


How Do Small Teams Manage Big Builds? (EP41)
From the outside, a homebuilder can look like a large operation with endless resources. In reality, it's a small team juggling multiple projects at once. Krista and Michael pull back the curtain on how the business really runs day to day, where their time goes, and the early stages most people never see.
Trust Home Builders
Mar 3013 min read


Is Now a Good Time to Build? Vendor Pricing, Costs & What Moves the Needle (EP39)
Is now a good time to build? Krista and Michael go behind the numbers on vendor pricing, construction costs, and the real factors that drive when and how builders make pricing decisions, from trade availability to market timing.
Trust Home Builders
Feb 212 min read


Is the Housing Market Thawing? Early 2026 Indicators (EP38)
Is the market turning? Krista and Michael dig into early-2026 indicators, shifts in buyer activity, inventory, interest rates, and the broader economic signals they're watching for signs that momentum is returning after a tough 2025.
Trust Home Builders
Jan 2112 min read


Season 2 Kickoff: Who We Are, What We Build, and Why It Matters (EP37)
Welcome to Season 2. Krista and Michael share who they are, how Trust Home Builders grew from early infill projects into a brand with 100+ homes planned over the next two years, and what it takes to keep building in today's Southern Nevada market.
Trust Home Builders
Jan 1111 min read