Episode 72: If you’re comparing kit home or panelized home companies, this conversation shows you what actually matters beyond the price of lumber. Steve Tuma breaks down how modern home building isn’t just “buy plans and wood” — it’s architectural design, structural engineering, energy codes, site planning, and dealing with picky (or nonexistent) building departments across 50 states. He explains how a good panelized home company should help you navigate all of that, not just drop a truckload of materials in your driveway. You’ll hear real stories of first time owner builders, repeat customers, and investors who used Landmark homes for rentals and retirement properties — including a Virginia home that survived three hurricanes and an F4 tornado with only three shingles lost. Steve shows how multi hour design calls, small layout tweaks (like closet doors and accessibility), and fast answers when building departments or site conditions raise issues are the difference between a stressful build and a successful one.
