My Custom Home Build Regrets

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I’m letting you in on a little secret. I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes list of my own custom home build regrets 11 years after building my house.  The good news is that I still LOVE my home eleven years later, but there are a few things I would do differently if I built this house again […]

Jul

17

Podcast

3 Big Mistakes When Building a House

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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

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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

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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

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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

First Step to Creating the Perfect Floor Plan

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Whether you plan to hire an architect or not, the key to designing the perfect floor plan for your family (that is functional, can grow with you, and you absolutely LOVE) all lies in the very first step.  And in this episode, I’m going to tell you what that very first step is so that […]

May

08

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?

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