A Builder’s Take: A Custom Home Podcast

Before You Sign for the Land… Listen to This

In this episode of A Builder’s Take, Sasha breaks down the critical due diligence steps you must take before buying land in Colorado — and the expensive surprises that can be hiding underground. From expansive clay soils and rocky mountain terrain to water rights, deep wells, septic systems, tap fees, and power access, Sasha explains what can quietly add tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to your build if you don’t know what to look for. Listen before you sign the papers. Falling in love with land is easy — building on it successfully takes planning. Connect with Henderson Home Builders: * Website: hhbcustom.com [http://hhbcustom.com]  * Instagram: @hhbcustom [https://www.instagram.com/hhbcustom/] * Facebook: @hhbcustom [https://www.facebook.com/hhbcustom]  Check Out Our Free Resources at hhbcustom.com [http://hhbcustom.com] * Start Your Custom Home Journey: https://www.hhbcustom.com/team-1 [https://www.hhbcustom.com/team-1]  See Our Recent Builds: https://www.hhbcustom.com/featured-project [https://www.hhbcustom.com/featured-project]

Financing Your Forever Home: What to Know Before You Buy Land

In this episode of A Builder’s Take, Sasha breaks down one of the most important—and often most confusing—parts of building a custom home: financing your land and construction loan. Whether you’re looking at raw acreage or an improved lot with utilities, Sasha walks you through the types of loans, what lenders look for, how timing can impact your budget, and why choosing an experienced local lender makes all the difference. She shares real lessons from the field, common pitfalls to avoid, and the smart financial steps every future homeowner should take before breaking ground. If you’ve been dreaming of turning Colorado land into your forever home, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence you need to take the next step. Connect with Henderson Home Builders: * Website: hhbcustom.com [http://hhbcustom.com]  * Instagram: @hhbcustom [https://www.instagram.com/hhbcustom/] * Facebook: @hhbcustom [https://www.facebook.com/hhbcustom]  Check Out Our Free Resources at hhbcustom.com [http://hhbcustom.com] * Start Your Custom Home Journey: https://www.hhbcustom.com/team-1 [https://www.hhbcustom.com/team-1]  * See Our Recent Builds: https://www.hhbcustom.com/featured-project [https://www.hhbcustom.com/featured-project]

How Henderson Home Builders Began: Craftsmanship, Courage & Our First Custom Home

In our very first episode of A Builder’s Take, Sasha takes you behind the story of how Henderson Home Builders came to life—from Nick’s early days learning high-precision craftsmanship on Martha’s Vineyard to the moment Sasha pushed “publish” on a brand-new website and turned a long-held dream into a real Colorado home-building company. You’ll hear how Nick’s journey through fast-paced framing crews, high-standards mentors, and hands-on field leadership shaped the HHB philosophy of building homes “the right way, every time.” Sasha also opens up about joining Nick in the U.S., tackling the business side of the company, and what it was like designing and building HHB’s very first custom home—a thoughtful, light-filled ranch built during the pandemic for two psychologists seeking a place to truly live, work, and retire. From mudrooms to safe rooms, vaulted ceilings to movie theaters, this episode shares the heart behind HHB: craftsmanship, honesty, family, and creating homes where people can live beautifully for decades to come. If you’ve ever wondered who HHB really is, how we got started, or why we care so deeply about doing things the right way, this episode is the place to start. Connect with Henderson Home Builders: * Website: hhbcustom.com [http://hhbcustom.com]  * Instagram: @hhbcustom [https://www.instagram.com/hhbcustom/] * Facebook: @hhbcustom [https://www.facebook.com/hhbcustom]  Check Out Our Free Resources at hhbcustom.com [http://hhbcustom.com] * Start Your Custom Home Journey: https://www.hhbcustom.com/team-1 [https://www.hhbcustom.com/team-1]  * See Our Recent Builds: https://www.hhbcustom.com/featured-project [https://www.hhbcustom.com/featured-project]