The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes

Episode 38: What Drives Athlete and Celebrity Luxury Home Buying in South Florida — with Ben Moss of Compass Sports & Entertainment

Luxury real estate often looks glamorous from the outside, but behind many high-end purchases are fast timelines, big decisions, privacy concerns, and long-term planning.

Episode 37: The Future of South Florida Luxury Real Estate — with Jay Phillip Parker of Douglas Elliman

Luxury real estate in South Florida is entering a whole new league, and today’s buyers want far more than a beautiful home. Privacy, lifestyle, land, security, and long-t

Episode 36: Reshaping South Florida’s Luxury Home Market — with Miguel Serrano of Douglas Elliman Realty

The most valuable luxury homes are built with long-term vision, trust, and the right team behind them. In this episode of The Insider’s Guide to Custom Homes, Rick Bell

Episode 35: How a Realtor Adds Value When Building Your Custom Home

Thinking of buying land for your dream home? The biggest mistake isn’t the design — it’s the lot you choose. Many homeowners fall in love with a location. It feels right

Episode 34: The Value of References When Building a Custom Home

How much is a referral really worth when building your custom home? Most people rely on recommendations from friends or professionals because it feels safe. But what if

Episode 33: How to Build a Custom Home from Start to Finish

Building a custom home can feel confusing — not because it’s hard, but because most people don’t know what happens next.  In this episode, we walk through the custom hom

Episode 32: The 10 Biggest Mistakes When Building a Custom Home

Most people think the biggest mistakes in building a custom home are big decisions — but it’s usually the small ones that slowly push a project off track. Many problems d

Episode 31: What Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home in South Florida in 2026

What does it really cost to build a custom home today? Most people try to estimate using price per square foot, but that number rarely tells the full story. Many homeowne

Episode 30: Controller Interview with Noely Villalobos of Landmark Custom Homes

Strong financial systems are one of the most important — and least visible — parts of a successful custom home build. While most homeowners focus on design, finishes, an

Episode 29: Project Management Interview with Brandon Nudelman of Landmark Custom Homes

What does it really take to coordinate a luxury custom home build from start to finish? Behind every successful project is someone managing hundreds of moving parts—budg

Episode 28: Construction Superintendent Interview with Mike Hazelwood of Landmark Custom Homes

Behind every successful custom home is disciplined execution, clear communication, and leadership on the job site. While plans set the vision, it’s the daily decisions in

Episode 27: Construction Superintendent Interview with Sam Caprio of Landmark Custom Homes

Luxury homes aren’t built by plans alone—they’re built by execution. Day after day, decision after decision, quality is shaped on the job site long before the final revea

Episode 26: Construction Superintendent Interview with Peter Molle of Landmark Custom Homes

What really determines whether a custom home turns out exceptional—or becomes a source of stress, delays, and costly fixes? And who is quietly responsible for making thou

Episode 25: The Construction Team

What actually happens behind the scenes once you choose a custom home builder? And more importantly, who is really responsible for bringing your vision to life without co

Episode 24: What Happens When Things Don’t Go Well in a Custom Home Build?

Custom home builds rarely unravel all at once — it’s often small moments of misalignment that quietly create stress. A delayed timeline, unmet expectations, or communicat

Episode 23: Self-Performed Work in Custom Home Building

Self-performed work is one of the most misunderstood aspects of custom home building — and when handled correctly, it can actually protect your budget, timeline, and peac

Episode 22: Interior Design Interview with Goli Basiri of Harmen Design

Luxury design isn’t just about finishes — it’s about creating emotional harmony the moment you walk through the door.  In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with Goli Bas

Episode 21: Design Leadership with Jason Lynn of The Decorators Unlimited

What does it take to lead one of the world’s top luxury interior design firms for nearly 40 years?    In this episode, host Rick Bell welcomes Jason Lynn, Partner and Vic

Episode 20: Interior Designer Interview with Jennifer Fitzpatrick of Studio J & Co

Designing a custom home should feel exciting — but for many homeowners, it quickly becomes overwhelming once hundreds of decisions, finishes, and layouts enter the pictur

Episode 19: Interior Designer Interview with Perla Lichi

What makes a home truly yours?    In this inspiring episode, host Rick Bell sits down with world-renowned interior designer Perla Lichi — a fearless creative who’s been r