Let’s get the cat out of the bag right now … here’s the secret to a confident home build (that most people overlook because they aren’t told to this).  It’s not about picking out the perfect finishes or trusting your builder to think of everything. The secret is planning—real planning—long before construction begins. Not the […]

This episode is a PSA about what to do when your builder says ‘no’ or ‘we can’t do that’ or ‘this is how WE do this’.  Let me just say first that I am NOT here to bash any builders. I know where they’re coming from and I know why they say ‘we can’t do […]

If you’re planning to build a custom home, you’re probably already feeling it… that mix of excitement and “oh-my-gosh-there-are-so-many-decisions” anxiety before you build your home. Let me reassure you …  You’re not behind.  You’re not doing it wrong.  And you don’t need to have all the answers yet. But before you dive into floor plans, […]

Building a custom home is one of the most exciting (and overwhelming) projects you’ll ever take on. You’ll make hundreds (and hundreds) of decisions … selecting flooring, counters, paint colors, exterior materials, and SO. MUCH. MORE. But what about the small details that often get overlooked? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. I’m […]

One of the biggest concerns when building a custom home is going over budget. However, YOU don’t have to fear this because I know it’s possible to build within (or very close to) budget … you just need to know where to splurge and save when building your home. In this episode, I’ll walk you […]

This episode is for anyone out there who is building a lake house and, more specifically, looking for trending exterior paint colors for lake houses in 2025. I decided to record this episode because, ironically, a significant number of my clients inside BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ are planning to build a lake house.  For some, it’s […]