The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes
autor: Rick Bell
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Episode 40: Addison Mizner — The Man Behind The Vision | with Susan…
Episode 40: Addison Mizner — The Man Behind The Vision | with Susan…
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Welcome to The Insider’s Guide to Custom Homes—your expert-led roadmap to building smarter and better. I’m Rick Bell, founder of Landmark Custom Homes, with over 40 years of experience building across South Florida. Each episode gives you practical insights into the custom homebuilding process—materials, floor plans, budgeting, timelines, and how to avoid costly mistakes. If you want to build with confidence and craftsmanship, this show is for you.
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- Episode 40: Addison Mizner — The Man Behind The Vision | with Susan Gillis of Boca Raton Historical Society · 57 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 40Addison Mizner remains one of the most recognizable names in South Florida architecture, but the story behind his work is more complicated than the legend suggests. In this…
- Episode 39: What Makes a Home Timeless? Lessons from History’s Great Architects · 16 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 39Why do some homes continue to inspire us generations after they were built? In the opening episode of Season 2, custom home builder Rick Bell shares the experiences that sparked…
- Episode 38: What Drives Athlete and Celebrity Luxury Home Buying in South Florida — with Ben Moss of Compass Sports & Entertainment · 53 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 38Luxury 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. In this…
- Episode 37: The Future of South Florida Luxury Real Estate — with Jay Phillip Parker of Douglas Elliman · 45 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 37Luxury 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-term…
- Episode 36: Reshaping South Florida’s Luxury Home Market — with Miguel Serrano of Douglas Elliman Realty · 58 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 36The 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 sits down…
- Episode 35: How a Realtor Adds Value When Building Your Custom Home · 8 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 35Thinking 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 — but…
- Episode 34: The Value of References When Building a Custom Home · 8 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 34How 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 that…
- Episode 33: How to Build a Custom Home from Start to Finish · 7 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 33Building 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 home process…
- Episode 32: The 10 Biggest Mistakes When Building a Custom Home · 10 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 32Most 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 don’t…
- Episode 31: What Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home in South Florida in 2026 · 9 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 31What 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 homeowners start…
- Episode 30: Controller Interview with Noely Villalobos of Landmark Custom Homes · 57 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 30Strong 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, and…
- Episode 29: Project Management Interview with Brandon Nudelman of Landmark Custom Homes · 45 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 29What 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—budgets…
- Episode 28: Construction Superintendent Interview with Mike Hazelwood of Landmark Custom Homes · 49 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 28Behind 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 the…
- Episode 27: Construction Superintendent Interview with Sam Caprio of Landmark Custom Homes · 51 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 27Luxury 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 reveal…
- Episode 26: Construction Superintendent Interview with Peter Molle of Landmark Custom Homes · 56 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 26What 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 thousands of…
- Episode 25: The Construction Team · 13 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 25What 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 costly…
- Episode 24: What Happens When Things Don’t Go Well in a Custom Home Build? · 8 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 24Custom home builds rarely unravel all at once — it’s often small moments of misalignment that quietly create stress. A delayed timeline, unmet expectations, or communication gaps…
- Episode 23: Self-Performed Work in Custom Home Building · 9 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 23Self-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 peace of…
- Episode 22: Interior Design Interview with Goli Basiri of Harmen Design · 37 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 22Luxury 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 Basiri…
- Episode 21: Design Leadership with Jason Lynn of The Decorators Unlimited · 47 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 21What 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 Vice President…
