How to Build your Dream Home Without Breaking the Bank

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Do you think it’s impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank?  If so, (thankfully) you’re wrong. I’m here to tell you that you CAN build a house you absolutely LOVE without blowing your budget. I know this because I did it. And you can too. The key to building a house you […]

Sep

13

Podcast

3 Myths About Building a Custom Home

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Are you dreaming about building a custom home but you aren’t sure it’s a possibility for you because you don’t have a huge budget? Guess what … this is just one of many myths about building a custom home that is swirling around. What if I told you that you can, indeed, build a cute […]

Sep

06

Podcast

7 Signs You’re Ready to Build a Custom Home

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Are you dreaming of building a home, but you aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 signs you’re ready to build a custom home. I have to be honest though … building a house is kinda like having your first baby. No one is ever 100% […]

Aug

23

Podcast

5 Considerations for Creating a Custom Floor Plan

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Creating a custom floor plan from scratch can be very time-consuming and daunting. It’s overwhelming for anyone, so don’t freak out. You are definitely NOT alone if you’re feeling a little scared. But I want you to feel more confident so I’ve created a list for you of my top five considerations when creating my […]

Aug

09

Podcast

8 Crucial Questions to Ask Potential Home Builders

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One of the most important decisions you’ll make when building a home is choosing the *right* builder for your project. Your builder can make or break your entire home build experience and I want you to have a GREAT experience :). So I’m sharing eight crucial questions to ask potential home builders as you go […]

Jul

26

Podcast

8 Home Upgrades that Are Worth it When Building

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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 […]

Jul

12

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.

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