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 […]

Welcome to the Before You Build podcast. I’m your host Carrie Barker, aka Caroline On Design, and today in episode 94, I’m breaking down the real reason people blow their home build budget, plus exactly what you can do to avoid this happening to you. You’ve probably heard this advice before: “Whatever your builder quotes […]

Are you worried about going over budget on your custom home build? You’re not alone! But what if I told you budget overruns aren’t inevitable? In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 biggest budget busters that cost home builders TENS OF THOUSANDS in overages (we’re talking $15K-$50K+ mistakes!), plus my proven system to avoid them […]