Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

What does it take to build a custom home that combines timeless craftsmanship, innovative design, and the personal vision of each homeowner? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith, we visit Summerfield Farms in Summerfield, North Carolina, to meet Randy and Brad Dezern of RS Dezern Construction and learn the story behind their custom homebuilding business.

Randy shares how he started building homes while working full-time at the postal service and grew the business through hard work, trusted subcontractors, and a commitment to quality. Brad discusses the importance of planning, collaboration, and bringing each homeowner’s vision to life, along with emerging trends such as expansive outdoor living spaces, sculleries, secondary kitchens, and new homebuilding technologies.The conversation also explores what luxury homebuyers should look for when choosing a builder, why communication and clear expectations matter throughout the building process, and why classic craftsmanship remains essential even as materials and design trends evolve.

Randy and Brad also introduce their upcoming barndominium project, which will serve as a company headquarters, customer meeting space, and showroom where homeowners can explore finishes, cabinetry, tile, and other selections.

This is episode 39 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith RS Dezern website:https://www.rsdezernconstruction.com/

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What does it take to build a truly custom home? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, More Than a Home, host Jason Smith sits down with Scott Naylor of Naylor Custom Homes to discuss his journey into homebuilding, the lessons he's learned over more than two decades, and how his son Jesse is helping lead the next generation of the family business.

Scott shares advice for anyone considering building a custom home, discusses the importance of choosing the right builder, managing expectations throughout the process, and highlights some of the unique features he's created for homeowners. If you're thinking about building in the Triad or simply enjoy learning what goes into creating exceptional homes, this episode is for you.

This is episode 35 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith.

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What makes a homebuilder stand out beyond the floor plan? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint: More Than a Home, host Jason Smith sits down with Daniel Gingerich of Gingerich Homes to discuss the company's family legacy, the custom homebuilding process, and the features that bring lasting value to homeowners.From thoughtful floor plans and unique custom requests to today's building costs and the importance of location, Daniel shares practical insights for anyone considering building a new home. Learn more about Gingerich Homes, their approach to craftsmanship, and what sets their homes apart in the Triad.

This is episode 34 of Beyond the Blueprint

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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

This is episode 33 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Live from the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Jason Smith sits down with Phil Warrick of Piedmont Wholesale & Engineering in Greensboro, NC — this year’s Convention & Meetings Committee Chairman for the National Association of Home Builders.With approximately 1,800 exhibitors and more than one million square feet of exhibit space, IBS — co-located with NKBA’s KBIS — is the largest show of its kind in the world. From 120+ educational sessions and cutting-edge AI technology showcases to major keynote appearances and networking opportunities, this event brings together the biggest names and brightest minds in residential construction.Phil shares what goes into planning a show of this scale, why networking at IBS is invaluable, and why every builder — no matter their size — should attend.This is episode 28 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith.https://www.buildersshow.com/https://kbis.com/https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/

Today on Beyond the Blueprint, we interview Chris Kepko as he talks about the brand new pickleball facility, Peak Pickleball. Jason talks with Chris to help understand the growth of pickleball and how facilities like Peak Pickleball are catering to the new demand of residents in the area for more of the sport.

This is episode 27 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith.

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Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason talks with Kathy Haines of EXP Realty and Will Yearns from Granville Homes about the brand new Hayden Park Townhomes community. These homes are a bold new take on home design that mixes the luxury of custom building with the density required to develop only a few steps away from shopping and dining centers like Greensboro's Friendly Center. Jason, Kathy, and Will also discuss how homes like these could be the future of Greensboro as the housing shortage continues to make developing new homes more challenging.

This is episode 26 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Today on Beyond the Blueprint, we talk with President and CEO of the Greensboro Sports Foundation Richard Beard. Richard has been a driving force in turning Greensboro into a sports capital highlighted best by the stunning Greensboro Aquatic Center which is world renown. Richard talks extensively on how the investment into sports tourism has brought in both prestige and revenue to the city, and how his continued drive to expand sports tourism into other sports could provide even more opportunities to the growing city.

This is episode 25 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Today we interview Denise Roth, one of the top candidates for the current Greensboro election for City Council At-Large. Denise was a former Greensboro City Manager as well as Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration reporting directly to President Obama. Today she talks about how she would help to grow the resources of Greensboro specifically targeting growth in east Greensboro. She also talks with Jason how the home building process could be sped up to meet demand as well as reduce costs associated with administrative overhead.

This is episode 24 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason Smith speaks with Ahir Khan about what changes he would make if elected mayor of Greensboro. Ahir speaks to the continuing need for more efficient housing practices, from density to how the permitting process could be improved. Ahir plans to bring more technology and AI into the governmental process to reduce costs as well as improve housing for lower and middle income families in the Greensboro area.

This is episode 23 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Today on Beyond the Blueprint, we talk with Richard Beard about how he plans to streamline development in Greensboro should he be elected to the Greensboro City Council. Greensboro is home to an amazing variety of world class sports and entertainment venues however maintaining these venues is a critical part of keeping Greensboro on a positive growth trajectory. Richard Beard outlines how he would continue to fund development projects without putting additional economic stress on the local residents.

This is episode 22 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason talks with Kim O' Quinn of Mungo Homes about what it takes to develop a new neighborhood in 2025 specifically in the Triad. The first time home buyer is changing; from the style of home to what amenities they want in the neighborhood. Mungo Homes acquired Shugart Homes in 2019 and from there has become a prominent builder in the Triad with neighborhoods such as Hanes Lake.

This is episode 21 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Tony Jarrett is back with an update on how the changes in the housing market are affecting Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad. With inventory on the rise there are new considerations to take with both new and existing homes as the market becomes more competitive. Tony and Jason go over key statistics and forecast how the market will react for the rest of the year, and why big changes still shouldn’t prevent you from buying a home.

Episode 20 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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