If you’re trying to figure out how to make decisions when building a house, you’ve probably googled some version of “mistakes to avoid before building a house.” (We all have!) Building a home is a huge investment, and you want to know what other people regret so you can avoid making the same mistakes. So […]

If you’re excited about building a house, but also a little bit nervous, it’s OK! These two feelings can absolutely exist at the same time. You can be SO excited to finally build the home you’ve dreamed about for years, and also feel completely stressed and overwhelmed. It’s very common to fear things like … […]

Most people think planning a home starts with floor plans, Pinterest boards, and picking out beautiful finishes. But what if that’s actually the wrong place to start? The most important decisions happen long before you ever choose a countertop or paint color. In this episode, I’m sharing the three things I believe everyone should consider […]

After spending years helping people build custom homes, I never imagined my husband and I would buy an existing one. But that’s exactly what happened. In this episode, I’m sharing the unexpected story behind our decision and the surprising realization I had while walking through the house—one that completely reaffirmed what actually matters MOST when […]

Knowing what to clarify before building a custom home is one of the MOST important things you can do for your budget … and yet it’s one of the most overlooked parts of the entire process. In fact, there’s a specific layer of clarity that very few people talk about, even though it’s one of […]

When Joanne decided to tear down her family’s lakefront cottage and rebuild on the same lot, she knew building a custom home on a small waterfront lot, with her nearly 97-year-old mother living with her, would be anything but simple.  So she joined BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ because she knew there would be a lot to […]