In order to have a *chance* of sticking to your home build budget, you’ll most likely need to make some sacrifices and might not be able to get everything you want in your future home. I don’t want this to discourage you though. It’s simply a fact that we all deal with it when building […]

If you’re dreaming about building a custom home in the near(ish) future, you might be curious about what steps you need to take before building in order to have a positive home-build experience and to make your future dream home a reality. I’m not going to sugarcoat it … there is A LOT that goes […]

In this episode/post, I’m sharing some feedback I recently received from a client that really got me thinking. I had a quick initial thought of ‘that sucks’ and then I realized there was some truth in what she said … but there’s so much more to it. Listen to the episode or read the transcript […]

In this post, I’m pointing out seven (pretty hefty) unexpected expenses when building a house because I want you to make sure you include these ‘hidden costs’ in your budget so you don’t have any surprises pop up later. I don’t want this list to scare you, but rather I want you to be aware […]

Building a home will likely be one of the largest projects you ever take on. It can be emotionally and physically draining, but it can also be really fun. Believe me … I know this from first-hand experience so I’m sharing 8 CRUCIAL tips for your first-time home build to help make this process easier […]

Over the years, one of the most common questions readers and students have asked me is what I would change if I built my home again. Honestly, there isn’t much I would change about my house (even after 9+ years of living in it), but you’re here because you want to learn from others’ regrets […]