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Learn how to build a house, manage construction costs, hire reliable contractors, and run your project like a pro - from permits to final walkthrough.

Stop the Cracks Before They Start: A First-Time Home Building Playbook | Gino Shvetz

Dmytro Bondar

Published on: 05/08/2026

Custom builder Gino Shvetz breaks down what really goes wrong on a first home build - soil, contracts, subcontractors and cash flow - and how he survived two market crashes. Full episode, show notes and transcript.

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The 12-Step Blueprint to Build Your First House.

Dmytro Bondar

Published on: 13/07/2026

Twelve steps, four phases, one right order. Here's exactly how we take a house from raw land to sold sign in Austin plus the mistakes that cost our clients real money along the way.

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THE HouseBuilderPRO BLOG

Build your first house without the expensive mistakes. A complete home building guide for first-time builders and owner-builders. Learn how to build a house, manage construction costs, hire reliable contractors, and run your project like a pro - from permits to final walkthrough.

Stop the Cracks Before They Start: A First-Time Home Building Playbook | Gino Shvetz

The 12-Step Blueprint to Build Your First House.

Build your first house without the expensive mistakes. A complete home building guide for first-time builders and owner-builders.
Learn how to build a house, manage construction costs, hire reliable contractors, and run your project like a pro - from permits to final walkthrough.