Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

More Than a Home: How Walraven Signature Homes Builds Timeless Custom Homes

Welcome to a special episode of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith: More Than a Home, a new series highlighting the people, philosophies, and stories behind the builders shaping our region. In this episode, host Jason Smith sits down with Matt Walraven of Walraven Signature Homes to discuss how the company got its start, the lessons learned through years of homebuilding, and the values that guide every project. From building a first spec home during the housing downturn to creating timeless homes across the Triad, Matt shares insights on craftsmanship, customer relationships, family, and what it takes to build more than just a house. Learn more about Walraven Signature Homes and discover the people behind the homes, here: https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/Builders/Walraven-Signature-Homes [https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/Builders/Walraven-Signature-Homes ] This is episode 33 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://smithmarketinghomes.com/⁠ [https://smithmarketinghomes.com/⁠] ⁠https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint [https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint] ⁠

Inside Greensboro’s Future: Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter on Growth, Housing, Jobs & Downtown Development

On this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, we sit down with Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter to discuss the city's future, from housing and economic development to downtown revitalization, infrastructure, and quality of life. The conversation explores Greensboro's rapid growth, the Build 10,000 housing initiative, workforce development, aviation and aerospace opportunities, and efforts to address challenges facing the community. Topics include:✔ Greensboro's growth and development✔ Housing and the Build 10,000 initiative✔ Downtown Greensboro and future investments✔ Economic development and new jobs✔ Infrastructure, transportation, and public services✔ Homelessness and community partnerships✔ Why Greensboro continues to attract residents and businesses Whether you're a resident, business owner, homebuyer, or simply interested in the future of the Triad, this conversation offers valuable insight into what's ahead for Greensboro. This is episode 32 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://smithmarketinghomes.com/⁠ [https://smithmarketinghomes.com/⁠] ⁠https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint⁠ [⁠https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint⁠]

Choosing the Right Innovations for Your Next Custom Home - Interview with Kevin Lansink and Rich Orta

Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason Smith interviews Kevin Lansink of Lansink Custom Homes and Rich Orta of Beefy Homes as they look for brand new innovations at the Kitchen and Bath Show 2026. These builders talk about what their thought process is when deciding whether or not to bring a new innovation into their home building designs. While KBIS shows off a huge variety of new and exciting products, experienced builders like Kevin and Rich know that not everything fits into every style or budget of custom home. This is episode 30 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com [https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com] https://smithmarketinghomes.com [https://smithmarketinghomes.com] https://lansinkcustomhomes.com/ [https://lansinkcustomhomes.com/] https://www.beefyhomes.com/ [https://www.beefyhomes.com/]

Mapping the New Home Market- Interview with Edsel Charles of MarketGraphics Research Group

Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason Smith talks with Edsel Charles of MarketGraphics Research Group. For decades Edsel has meticulously mapped and charted key home building statistics to track real world data of how the housing market is evolving. Today he will be sharing his insights on how the NC Triad market is changing as well as trends in building across the US as a whole. This is episode 29 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com [https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com] https://smithmarketinghomes.com [https://smithmarketinghomes.com] https://www.mgresearch.net [https://www.mgresearch.net]

Advantages of Attending the International Builders' Show - Interview with Stacy Parent

Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason talks with Stacy Parent from Coldwell Banker about her experience as a real estate agent attending the International Builder Show. Stacy goes over the advantages she has gained from attending the builder show and how having hands on experience with the latest styles can positively inform her clients on how to sell their homes. This is episode 28 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/ https://smithmarketinghomes.com/ https://www.coldwellbanker.com/nc/greensboro/agents/stacy-parent/aid-P00200000FEHTRZFkfObVptdwSZ7hQl42iHtruO4