As Heard on The Michael Berry Show: Why Design Tech Homes Hosts Monthly Build On Your Lot Seminars in Houston
🎙️ Recently on The Michael Berry Show, Michael Berry asked Mike Feigin a direct question:
Why does Design Tech Homes host a free Build On Your Lot seminar every single month?
The answer speaks to something much bigger than marketing. It’s about education — before construction ever begins.
For many families in Houston and the surrounding areas, building a custom home on their land will be the most expensive decision of their lives. As discussed on-air, that decision should never be made without a full understanding of the process.
🎙️ Listen to the Interview
Why Host a Build On Your Lot Seminar Every Month?
As heard on The Michael Berry Show, Mike Feigin explained that the purpose of these seminars is simple:
Protect homeowners with knowledge.
Before signing with any custom home builder — including Design Tech Homes — landowners should understand:
What to look for in a builder
What must be in writing
How inspections work (especially outside city limits)
How construction financing works
Why finalized plans are critical
What is truly included in the price
The monthly Build On Your Lot seminars in Houston exist to answer those questions before contracts are signed and construction begins.
What to Look for in a Custom Home Builder in Houston
One of the key topics covered at every seminar—and emphasized in the radio interview—is how to properly evaluate a builder.
When building on your land in Houston or surrounding communities, you should look for:
Transparent, written specifications
Detailed contracts
Third-party inspections
Fully completed architectural plans
Clear allowances and upgrade policies
Experience building on private property
If you are researching builders, this guide provides additional insight:
👉 What to look for in a Custom Builder
Education empowers you to compare builders intelligently.
Building in the County vs. Inside City Limits
Another important topic discussed on The Michael Berry Show is inspection oversight.
Many Houston-area landowners build outside city limits — in Montgomery County and surrounding areas — where municipal inspections may not always be required.
That makes choosing the right custom home builder even more critical.
At our Build On Your Lot seminars, we explain:
Why third-party inspections matter
How quality control should work
What questions to ask your builder
Why minimum standards are not enough
Your zip code should not determine your construction quality.
If It Is Not in Writing, It Will Not Happen
One of the strongest statements made during the radio segment was this:
If it is not in writing, it will not happen.
Verbal promises do not protect homeowners.
Everything must be documented:
Specifications
Materials
Scope of work
Engineering
Change orders
Allowances
A major purpose of our monthly seminars is to help homeowners understand how contracts truly work — before they sign one.
Do Not Accept Redlined Plans
At our Houston Build On Your Lot seminars, we stress the importance of finalized plans.
Redlined or incomplete plans can lead to:
Budget overruns
Construction delays
Miscommunication
Structural complications
Plans should be completed and properly engineered before construction begins.
Planning protects construction.
Know Exactly What You Are Getting — And Where
As discussed on-air, clarity eliminates costly surprises.
That is why Design Tech Homes integrates Virtual Reality into the custom home building experience.
Through VR technology, homeowners can:
Walk through their home before it is built
See layouts in full scale
Confirm design choices
Avoid expensive mid-construction changes
When building on your lot in Houston, visualization builds confidence.
What You Need to Know Before Building on Your Land
Our Build On Your Lot seminars in Houston also cover:
Construction loans and land-home financing
Septic vs sewer systems
Well vs municipal water
Site preparation costs
Timeline expectations
Warranty coverage
If you are preparing to build your dream home, this article will help you start:
👉 What to Know Before Building Your Dream Home
Education First. Construction Second.
Michael Berry’s question was straightforward.
Why host a seminar every month?
Because new landowners are entering the process every day.
Because misinformation is common.
Because too many people build before they fully understand what they are signing.
At Design Tech Homes, we believe education reduces risk — for the homeowner and for the builder.
Building Custom Homes on Your Land in Greater Houston
For over 25 years, Design Tech Homes has specialized in building custom homes on clients’ land throughout:
Houston
Conroe
Magnolia
Tomball
Cypress
Katy
Surrounding Texas communities
Our monthly Build On Your Lot Seminars are an extension of our commitment to transparency, education, and quality.
If you are considering building on your lot in Houston, attend a seminar first.
