Inflation, tariffs, and material costs are shaping the construction industry—how are homeowners adapting? In this episode, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy sit down with Matt King from Kingsgate Construction to discuss the realities of building a custom home, cost trends, and what’s next for the housing market. Whether you’re planning a build, a major renovation, or just curious about industry trends, this episode has something for you!
Topics Covered:
- The rising cost of building andmaterials
- Custom home-building process
- Trends in home design &renovations
- Considerations before starting amajor renovation
- The idea of building abroad—Costa Rica, anyone?
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0:20 – Intro
2:05 – Meet Matt King & Kingsgate Construction’s origin story
7:21 – Where to start when building a custom home
19:19 – The latest trends in home design & homeowner requests
21:08 – Key considerations for major renovations
28:31 – How inflation and tariffs are affecting building costs
32:14 – Expanding business abroad: Is Costa Rica the next big opportunity?
39:29 – Outro/recap
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