Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

Dwight Stone of D. Stone Builders is known for building beautiful custom homes for clients nearing or in their retirement years, who may want to downsize, but certainly don't want to downgrade, their homes. In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, host Jason Smith talks to Dwight Stone as well as Jeff Smith of Allen Tate - Smith Marketing, who represents D. Stone Builders. They discuss what today's active adults seek in a home, the advantages of custom options, what to expect from the custom

Elizabeth Ward, Sales Manager for D.R. Horton and their North Carolina Broker-In-Charge (BIC), has led the company’s Greensboro Division to record-breaking sales. D.R. Horton is the largest new home construction company in the United States and Ward oversees many aspects of the new communities in this area, from planning through development and construction, and then marketing and sales. This role gives her a unique perspective on the industry. She is also a national speaker, life coach and author

Andy Dreyfuss, a partner at Winston-Salem based residential real estate developer and homebuilder, Nova Triad Homes, helps create communities for homeowners that are ages 55 and up. With floorplans designed by Epcon Communities, the homes are designed to provide low-maintenance lifestyles that offer a remarkable experience. From inception, the neighborhoods are planned to foster a sense of community. Locations are carefully selected for proximity to desired amenities such as popular shopping and

Milt Rhodes, Principal Planner at Arden Homes, is also known as the "Vision Keeper" of Welden Village in Kernersville, North Carolina. He and Jason Smith of Smith Marketing sit by the resort-style pool, then take a walk around the neighborhood and discuss the vision that has driven this master planned community from its inception. Arden Homes has created a wonderfully livable space for modern lifestyles by embracing the best of past traditions such as front porches and neighborhood parks. This new

Tony Jarrett, Vice President of Allen Tate Realtors, discussesthe North Carolina Triad’s new home market trends with Jason Smith of Smith Marketing. Tony explains that following the pandemic-induced boom, the home market is leveling out with days on market increasing from two weeks or less to a more-healthy month, though inventory is still tight. Hear Tony’s other insights, regarding current trends in pricing, mortgage rates and how buyer-agent relationships are changing. (Note: this episode was

On Beyond the Blueprint, Jason Smith talks with builders, developers, designers and other new home experts to bring viewers and listeners insider information ranging from financial outlooks in the local housing market of North Carolina to broader design trends associated with modern lifestyles. Produced by Triad New Home Guide.