How to Get Accurate Home Construction Quotes W/O a Floor Plan

Read the post

Read the post

One of the most important keys to staying on budget while building is getting accurate home construction quotes BEFORE you hire your builder. However, it can be a little tricky to get quotes when you most likely don’t even have a floor plan when you’re interviewing builders.  So, how do you get (accurate) quotes from […]

Dec

04

Podcast

3 Big Mistakes When Building a House

Read the post

Read the post

In this episode of the BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ podcast, I’m sharing 3 BIG (actually, huge) mistakes that most people make when building a house. These three mistakes lead directly to going over budget on your home build.  For many people, this can be significant budget overages. But don’t worry, half the battle of staying on […]

Jul

17

Podcast

3 Quick Home Build Tips

Read the post

Read the post

Today’s episode is going to be a very different episode than usual, but I think these 3 quick home build tips are going to be super helpful to a lot of people. Soooo … I got some GREAT questions from a woman who attended my free masterclass. I answered her questions in a voice memo […]

Jun

20

Podcast

Beware of the Lowest Home Build Bid

Read the post

Read the post

PSA for anyone who is looking for a builder right now or will be in the future. The lowest home build bid does NOT mean the lowest price. Let me repeat that … the lowest home build bid does NOT mean the lowest price. In this short and sweet episode, we’ll talk about why it’s […]

Jun

05

Podcast

Home Build Budget Overage Q+A

Read the post

Read the post

Avoiding home build budget overages is one of the TOP home build concerns that I hear over and over from clients inside my private ‘Before You Build’ program. This is a VERY common fear among people getting ready to build their dream home.  Sooo … if you’re feeling nervous or confused about the budget piece […]

May

22

Podcast

Your Initial Quote for Home Build

Read the post

Read the post

Your initial quote for your home build can be a little frightening, BUT it’s OK! Your initial quote is just that … an INITIAL quote. It doesn’t mean it’s the final price of your house. It’s just a starting point. Believe me … it’s MUCH better to get a crazy high quote BEFORE you start […]

Apr

03

Podcast

hey there,

I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

a.k.a. Caroline on Design

I’m Carrie Barker.

DREAMING OF BUILDING A                   HOME BUT AREN’T SURE WHERE TO START?

Get My free  
Home Build Prep Guide

yes! I need this!

custom