Épisodes

  • Ep 53: Building Homes with Purpose and Care
    Jan 23 2026

    Katie and Ben explain why buyers choose Berks Homes and what truly sets the company apart in a crowded homebuilding market. They discuss Berks Homes’ clear focus on attainable housing, strong quality control, thoughtful design, and deep care for first-time and move-up buyers. The conversation highlights how empathy, clear communication, and respect for customers, trade partners, and communities create a better homebuilding experience from start to finish.


    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    41 min
  • Ep 52: The Same Experience, No Matter When You Buy
    Jan 16 2026

    Katie and Ben explain the two paths to purchasing a Berks Homes home. Building a to-be-built home or buying a quick move-in spec home and how both lead to the same overall customer experience. They break down why each option exists, how specs help maintain construction flow, and what changes behind the scenes for sales, operations, and communication. The conversation reinforces that no matter when a buyer enters the process, the goal is the same: clear communication, proper expectation-setting, and a well-built home.


    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    25 min
  • Ep 51: Inside The Berks Homes Model Home Staging Process
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode, Katie, Ben, Maddie, and Becca talk about how Berks Homes stages model homes and what really goes into making a house feel “move-in ready” for buyers. Maddie and Becca explain the behind-the-scenes process, planning with construction schedules, shopping, budgeting, shipping, assembling furniture, and doing quick installs under tight deadlines. They also share inside tips, funny stories, the challenges of staging in bad weather, and family teamwork moments.

    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    44 min
  • Ep 50: Building Trust from the First Hello
    Dec 19 2025

    Katie sits down with Berks Homes sales consultant, Madison to talk about how trust is built with homebuyers throughout the building process. Madison shares how being honest, setting clear expectations, communicating consistently, and genuinely listening to customers helps turn challenging moments into positive experiences. Together, they highlight how trust, transparency, and human connection make a lasting impact on customers long after the sale.

    We will be taking a short break for the holidays and be back early next year!

    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com


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    26 min
  • Ep 49: Realistic But Optimistic — What the 2026 Homebuilding Market Means to Us
    Dec 12 2025

    Katie and Ben discuss why no one can truly predict the 2026 housing market, but explain the key forces shaping it. Discussing affordability pressures, interest rates, material costs, land availability, and buyer expectations, especially within Berks Homes’ specific Pennsylvania markets. They share a “realistic but optimistic” outlook for 2026, emphasizing flexible pricing, efficient building, strong trade and land partnerships, and a focus on customer experience as the reasons they’re confident Berks Homes will perform well regardless of broader market. Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    44 min
  • Ep 48: 2026 Company Goals
    Dec 5 2025

    Katie and Ben break down Berks Homes’ 2026 company-wide goals, which shift the focus away from strict metrics and toward behaviors that strengthen teamwork, communication, partnerships, and customer care. They explain how the five core goals—play as one team, own your playbook, build with care, develop partnerships, and protect & grow profit, serve as a blueprint for every department to align their daily actions with long-term success.

    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    34 min
  • Ep. 47: Major League Player In Minor League Markets
    Nov 21 2025

    Katie and Ben delve into their vision and the essence of their company. They emphasize the importance of staying true to their identity, even as they expand into new markets. They discuss their commitment to cultivating trust and relationships, avoiding the tactics of major competitors. While they acknowledge the challenges of growth, they also find excitement in the unknown and the opportunity to learn and evolve. Katie and Ben embrace the challenge of navigating new territories and unlocking new levels of personal and professional growth.

    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    49 min
  • Ep 46: Own the Outcome
    Nov 7 2025

    Katie and Ben discuss what it truly means to “own the outcome”. Taking responsibility for results, even when challenges are caused by things outside your control. They explain how real ownership starts with mindset: focusing on solutions, clear communication, and the customer’s experience rather than blame. The episode highlights how every role at Berks Homes contributes to delivering on promises, and how accountability, empathy, and teamwork turn problems into opportunities to build trust.

    Contact Katie or Ben if you have any questions or feedback!

    kdetwiler@berkshomes.com

    bhorning@berkshomes.com

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    43 min