I’m answering a GREAT question I got from someone attending my free on-demand class. The question was this: How can you best create a realistic custom home budget before you meet with a builder? I LOVE this question because the person who asked it is already thinking about planning for their home build the RIGHT […]

I want to start with a question … ‘Do you know how to prioritize your home build budget?’ More specifically, do you know what YOUR family’s priorities are?  Do you know exactly where to spend your money and where to pull back … and do you know this now, BEFORE the decisions start flying at […]

One of the biggest concerns I hear from people who are building a custom home is going over budget. (You can probably relate!) But here’s what I want you to know … it is possible to build within — or very close to — budget. It all comes down to knowing where to splurge and […]

If you’re planning on building a custom home, rising construction costs are likely scaring you a little bit … and I totally get that!  You might be wondering … Should we wait? Will prices come down? Will next year be a better time to build? These are completely normal thoughts, and you’re not alone.  But […]

This episode is full of first-time custom home build advice from a REAL family who just moved into their brand new home. 🙌 Patrick and Jessica share their real experience going through BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ and how this program helped them build with confidence. (the photos in this post are of their beautiful exterior and kitchen) […]

If you’re wondering why custom homes go over budget, you’re asking the right question. And honestly? The fact that you’re asking means you’re already ahead of most people who start building. I got an email recently from a woman who just happened upon my website. She said …  “I wish I had known about proper […]