May 5, 2026
Tilson Live! Ask Us Anything About Building on Your Land - May 5, 2026
Build On Your Land, Live Seminars
Thinking about building a custom home on your land? In this week’s Tilson Live!, Eric and Dawn answer viewer questions about the custom home building process, from land prep and financing to foundations, inspections, construction timelines, and more. If you want clear, practical guidance from a trusted Texas home builder, this episode is packed with helpful insight for anyone exploring building on your land with Tilson Homes.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or already planning your dream home, you’ll learn more about due diligence periods, appraisals, subcontractors, quality checks, post-tension slabs, VA and USDA construction loans, driveway planning, and customization options. We’re here to help make the process easier to understand, one step at a time.
Seminar Notes:
- 00:00 Intro Video
- 00:35 Introductions & Welcome
- 04:24 Topic Intro: Ask Us Anything!
- 06:40 Due Diligence Period Following Signing
- 10:27 Foundation Underlayment Barrier Explained
- 14:23 Connecting Power to Multiple Homes
- 17:40 What To Expect Regarding Appraisal Value
- 20:55 Tilson Works with Independent Contractors
- 22:21 Licensing, Bonding & Insurance Questions
- 26:54 Combining Floor Plans
- 29:12 Tilson’s Price Protection Pledge
- 33:00 Post-Tension Advantages Vs. Rebar Slab
- 40:38 Quality Assurance & Third-Party Inspections
- 42:37 Best Ways to Downsize Desired Floor Plan
- 43:50 Managing Construction Delays
- 46:17 Planning For Carports
- 49:22 VA Construction Loans
- 50:55 Side Entry Driveway Specifications
- 54:01 USDA and Construction Loan Discussion
- 55:39 Customers Receive Copies of Home Plans
- 58:48 Explore Our Website and Design Centers
- 01:00:18 Seminars This Weekend - Come See Us!
- 01:02:25 Wrap-Up & Goodbyes
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