9 New Construction Home Upgrades from the Builders

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Learn 9 secret upgrades home builders shared with Brent on what they do to their personal homes.
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The LivingWell Team is an independent real estate brokerage based in Collin County Texas and owned by Brent & Deb Wells. Brent Wells a licensed real estate broker (Lic #0588650) in Texas. He has personally trained each and every Real Estate Agent on his team and they cover Dallas/Ft.Worth and KNOW new construction. Our agents are hyper-local and Live, Work and Pray here!
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@bigad23 3 года назад

This is one of the most valuable house building videos I’ve seen on all of RU-vid!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Wow! Very much appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching...

@tulipthorn 3 года назад

Honestly.

@r3jk8 3 года назад

Solid core doors are a must have!!!!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

100% agree!

@markhondaturbo 3 года назад

These are some incredible ideas! Only downside is coming up with more money and telling my builders I have yet another change

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Spoken like a person who is in the middle of building a home! 😎 Builders just LOVE those change orders don't they...

@dinaanguiano4349 3 года назад

I love the light tips!! And the second gate tip.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Sweet, glad you liked them and thanks for watching!

@Bob-Fields 2 года назад

I will not add any cloud dependant devices to my home's systems. If any "internet of things" device requires a connection to an outside entity/server in order to function, then expect it to be obsolete when the vendor decides to no longer support it. Not to mention that devices that require a "cloud" host will stop working when internet service is disrupted. I wont even get into the data collection these devices enable, which happens to be the primary product of the IOT companies anyway.

@behanflaherty9460 3 года назад

Great tips. I have been in the building industry for 20 years and have not come across some of these

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

@cg741graf5 3 года назад

Holy smokes Im going to use every single one of these suggestions on our new build! Thank you sooo much!!!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Always happy to help!

@shontay7339 4 года назад

When I purchase my new home, I will keep this guy in mind because I want him to be the realtor that sell me an affordable 5 bedroom 5 bath home. Such a great guy💯.

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

So humbled by your comments, can't wait to help you guys...

@joycemaynard2500 Год назад

We are building a new custom home God willing in FL and this is information was so helpful. Loved the blessing at the end.

@brentwells4322 Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, I know you will love living in Florida, glad it helped!

@upspincreek2210 3 года назад

Love these ideas, thank you! Only one additional i might suggest is outlet for toilets. Bidets are becoming much more popular. If you have yet to experience them, you don't know what you're missing. You'll never go back! :-)

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Outstanding idea Frank! Thanks for the contribution. Let's say the country boy in me is a little hesitant to go for a bidet. I am not saying no, just saying..... 😬

@MakeWay4CJ 4 года назад

Just a point in case you’re interested, there is actually such a thing as a tankless recirculating water heater and much like a tankless heater, it will not only save you money in either gas or electric (because it doesn't waste energy or gas warming up a full tank of water 24/7) but it will also save on your water bill by recirculating the cold water and making it hot. I have one and it’s worth every penny. Hope that helps someone!

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Thanks for commenting, I just called one of my builders and he is setting me up a demo. Thats what I love about RU-vid, you can always learn something new. You made my day!

@MakeWay4CJ 4 года назад

@@TheLivingWellTeam Glad it was useful. Thank you for this video! Be well!

@PoseidonAdventure 3 года назад

MakeWayForCJ thank you! This helps me very much!

@dajokers1450 3 года назад

Awesome tips. My husband and I are building our forever home and these tips we will be implementing in our home. Thanks a bunch!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

My pleasure, hope your home turns out awesome!

@designerblue 3 года назад

A big one for me was making sure there was an outlet next to the toilets for heated bidets.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

@Designer Blue Well, I guess if you are gonna have a bid et it should be *heated* ! That is an awes🚰ome idea!

@tulipthorn 3 года назад

These are excellent tips that I've never heard anywhere else. Recirculating pump; who knew? Love all the tips. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Thanks! I really appreciate it...

@stevejames4061 3 года назад

This is a helpful video. I really like the idea of a hot water recirculator.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words and glad it helped...

@DevonPatterson 4 года назад

Incredible tips. This has been by far one of the most informative videos I've seen on this topic.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words. Hope it helps...

@DevonPatterson 3 года назад

The LivingWell Team it totally did. We are in the design process and have requested for some of these features - can’t wait for a clean bathroom counter 😀

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Yup, I understand. Raised two daughters and it was pure chaos in their bathrooms...

@scottsworld21 5 лет назад

Holy moly fantastic tips, how much to we owe you!

@TheLivingWellTeam 5 лет назад

Wow, really appreciate the kind words!

@anaidyhomerovillarreal672 3 года назад

Very helpful tips for my new construction! Greetings from South Texas.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck on your new build!!!

@MsHopeify 2 года назад

Excellent, very helpful video! Thank you and God bless you and yours also.

@aldantefax 4 года назад

Just signed a contract to get a new home construction done in Austin, Texas. Great insight and advance before I head into the design studio, still relevant today as it was a year ago when this video first was uploaded. Thank you!

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@QueenDNia 3 года назад

Assuming you’re now moved into your home do you have any advice you could share with someone now starting the process? As far as what to do and not to do at the design studio?

@AspireFineHomesHouston 4 года назад

These are some great tips! Very helpful for potential buyers.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Well coming from a user that has "fine homes" in their name that is high praise...

@jackiekosir5594 3 года назад

Get an engineered floor over garage in attic space and permanent “real” stairs to go up instead of that pull down attic ladder.. Also plumb for future bathroom and also plumb havoc system for possibility of a future room up there, easy to do in the building process.. we did

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Those are great Jackie, thanks so much...

@johnarosser6400 3 года назад

great tips! Here in No. Maine, though, we have bears, so garbage cans will be inside the garage. I have written down many of these tips to consider. God Bless!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Hi Johna and bears are a 'hard no' for this Texas boy. Raccoons in the garbage cans are bad enough. Thanks for watching and stay safe!

@ErinStetzerHomes 2 года назад

This is fun! Definitely worth planning for some of these early in the construction process.

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

Let me know if you guys incorporate any of them...

@karenaye2841 3 года назад

Thank you for this video!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

You bet!

@lulubaniqued6883 4 года назад

Awesome tips! Thanks😊

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@ANILMAHADEV 4 года назад

I’m glad I’m stumbled upon your video. First time home buyer exploring options. God Bless you!

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Anil Mahadev - Thanks for watching and I hope it helped a bit and may God bless you as well!

@stephen5147 3 года назад

All is helpful. I would not trust a home automation system to configure my house for over night security.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

You know that is actually a fair point, with all the crazy stuff going on with big tech. I never thought of having my house 'hacked'...

@friendlybill6109 2 года назад

Excellent ideas for improving the livability of our homes. Thanks for sharing.

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

Dang Bill, you do live up to your name! Thanks for watching...

@scottwebber652 3 года назад

I did the interior wall insulation 20 + years ago n the doors have foam filling up the hollow. My new neighbor had the exterior lites n led’s to boot - so dam bright couldn’t take. Didn’t need as many.

@joeysoprano4948 3 года назад

stay Blessed and thank you for this insightful video.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words Joey!!!

@joeysoprano7978 3 года назад

@@TheLivingWellTeam you're welcome have a great day

@ilimitado503 4 года назад

You my brother got a new subscriber God bless.

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Awesome, thank you and back at you on the blessing!

@ashokkolla11 2 года назад

Good advice. Liked them all

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

Thank-you

@ntnguyenmba 4 года назад

Great tips!

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Thank you!

@ChipsOutdoorChannel 4 года назад

Those were some awesome tips! I was wondering if insulation or some special material was used to to deaden sound. That makes sense though. I think I'll be building a house with a rec room (tv) below the master bedroom. Insulation for deadening sound would be perfect for that or perhaps to quiet the sound of a hair dryer in the morning! My wife and I drove around a nice neighborhood and saw a house with the downward spot lights. They make a HUGE difference! Excellent tip! I wrote all the others down as well! Thanks so much!

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Happy you liked my tips. Be very specific with the builder on what material they use for sound reduction. Insulation helps with it, but there are better materials if you will have a music room or such. (imagine a youth learning and practicing drums 24/7) 😀

@ChipsOutdoorChannel 4 года назад

@@TheLivingWellTeam haha I sure hope I don't have that to look forward to. I'm sure it's coming though for me with a young child! It sounds like I should look into what options are available. Thanks!

@HoloHoloAdventures 2 года назад

Great advice. I appreciate it

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

You betcha!

@glockfanboy933 2 года назад

Great video!!

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

Thanks! Hope it helped a bit, stay safe!

@sealmeister 2 года назад

I'd also have your builder add a NEMA 14-50 240V dryer plug in your garage for electric vehicle charging.

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

Yup, thats a good one. A 14-50 is recommended by Tesla I believe...

@rexthefrenchie8568 5 лет назад

very good tips ...lol ...

@Audiblegaming 4 года назад

Lol doesn't mean lots of love

@plixie1 4 года назад

I just backed out of the holiday package. It was about 900 bucks including switches. We were hitting the top of our budget, better used inside the house, if i had the money i would of.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Dang! $900 is a bit pricey. We typically are charged $500-$750 and the more expensive one usually has a digital timer in the switch slot...

@rachellerand5635 2 года назад

Looking to buy a home soon. Jus got financing approved but it’s in Mo. I will keep these in mind.

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

Thats great news! 1st accomplished!

@designindeb Год назад

The only thing of wiring your house to WI-FI is when the web goes down, and it already has. You are locked out of your house until the web comes back online. I reference the web going down was when Amazon's WI-FI went down in New York people were locked out until Amazon's WI-FI came back online. I'm not sure if you knew about or remembered that incident.

@sspiker 3 года назад

seeing this after snowmageddon 2021 lol

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Yea, that didn't age well. Lived here over 50+ years and never seen this happen. Oh well...

@heathermc2916 4 года назад

Whatdoyamean curling iron non-sense?! Lol. Love my curling curling iron.😉 Good tips though, thanks!

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Right?! Raising 2 daughters I saw this all the time! Thanks for watching...

@zeerobles4496 Год назад

House upgrades

@millymils 3 года назад

Hose front and back of house Outlet in master closet for iron Outlet in pantry for appliances Electrical outlets outside for Xmas decor

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Awesome! The hoses are standard in our neck of the woods, but I love the pantry outlets...

@millymils 3 года назад

@@TheLivingWellTeam I love the video!! Thank u for tips

@itsmepowerking Год назад

Valuable, any estimate how much highland homes builder charges for interior insulation for 2 story home

@TheLivingWellTeam Год назад

Hi and thanks for the question. I really like to use RockWool (HomeDepot carries it) insulation, its R15 and a sound reducer. Its about $1 a sq ft plus installation. You can do some basic math for each wall in the rooms you want to quiet down...

@jacquelynopara4580 3 года назад

Any recommendations for a real estate agent in the greater San Antonio area? I really want someone who specializes in new builds.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Hi Lynn, I wish I knew someone in San Antonio that was great at build jobs, but I don't. Best of luck in your new build...

@safwattaha6059 4 года назад

Hi Brent, I'm getting ready to buy in Fate, TX do you know of any GOOD agent that can help me?

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

You bet, reach out to me and let me know what you are looking for and I will tell you who is good in Fate. I built a few with Highland years ago out there. Man Fate is really booming! www.thelivingwellteam.com/contact/

@amyhayslettrealtor1901 4 года назад

I want a bank of drawers in the bathroom and kitchen and ones deep enough to fit things without jamming. Do many builders cut corners by either eliminating drawers or not giving enough drawers.

@TheLivingWellTeam 4 года назад

Hi Amy, I can only speak for my market which is Collin County Texas. Price point, neighborhood and builder will determine default cabinet materials, style and features. We usually see a mix of drawers and shelves. You can upgrade the number of drawers you have for a price. I would ask the builder you like and see what they say. We can negotiate some for free or at least get a better price. Hope that helps! Oh, and price point plays a HUGE difference here and I just subbed your channel 😎

@harryl7946 3 года назад

Don’t get me started on corner cabinets and builders!! My daughter moved into a new build and she put a light in the corner of the kitchen counter. Guess what! Now it shines directly onto the ceiling above!! 🤬 No cabinet ! Hollow as an old log. Same below. No storage where most people store larger items! 😱 Builder grade - crap!

@nancykim7352 3 года назад

It is better not to plug in hair dryer when it is not used, fire hazard.

@Lesunlimited 4 года назад

I live in Arizona and all homes have brick walls, it’s actually a law for a hoa neighborhood,

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

Hi Sam, why did they mandate it as a law? There must be a reason due to weather, environment or something. Ideas?

@katecart8790 3 года назад

Some parts of Arizona. I live in Prescott (with a HOA). No brick walls here.

@arctic2921 3 года назад

"The saving of power in Texas is kinda silly." That aged well... 😐

@alysysysabasalalal 3 года назад

i literally was about to say that too, oh boy

@antoniobrown3219 3 года назад

😔 sad but true.

@Scott-st6mh 4 года назад

These upgrades can be done DIY! Don’t waste money paying the builder

@kendallt2020 3 года назад

did i really just watch half of this.

@TheLivingWellTeam 3 года назад

I am still laughing after reading your comment. Thats what RU-vid does to you. You watch something random you have no idea why your watching...

@ernieforrest7218 2 года назад

What wonderfull suggestions, im just sick and tired of having to walk around the fence because i dropped a glove over it. And the damned builder was to cheap and stupid to add a second gate.

@TheLivingWellTeam 2 года назад

I usually leave something on the other side of the fence and then have to do the walk of shame all the way around to get it. Arrrrr!