The Broker Podcast — Episode 8: Dennis Maldonado on Where the New Home Market is Headed in 2026
The Broker Podcast by Jack Stapleton
Episode notes
🎙️ Welcome to The Broker Podcast with Jack Stapleton, Founder, Co-Owner, and Broker of Realty Texas — one of America’s most respected independent real estate firms.
In this episode, Jack sits down with Dennis Maldonado of Perry Homes (ElDorado at Santa Rita Ranch) for a candid, insightful conversation about what really happens inside new construction—and what buyers and agents need to understand going into 2026. Dennis brings years of frontline experience as an on-site sales professional, including a background in high-end audio/video and a weekly radio co-host role, and he breaks down the realities of construction, expectation-setting, and what separates a smooth build from a stressful one.
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