Blueprints & Bold Moves: The Real Talk on Custom Builds

This episode of The Real Deal started as a casual business conversation—and quickly turned into a gold mine of insight.

Asher sat down with architect Nicholas Tsontakis of Dwell Boldly, and what was supposed to be a simple chat about architecture became a real-world breakdown of what actually matters when you’re thinking about land, custom builds, or complex remodels.

No fluff. Just the kind of things people wish they knew before they buy.

We talked through things like:

• What can make or break a land purchase before you ever close (yes… easements and utilities matter more than you think)

• The real difference between working with an architect vs. a draftsman—and when each makes sense

• Why hillside, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia projects are in a category of their own

• How the right team turns “this might be impossible” into a real plan

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I love the idea… I just don’t know where to start,” this conversation will meet you right there.

🎧 Listen in—and if land or a custom build is on your radar, let’s talk.