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 […]

Building your first custom home should be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. You’ve been dreaming about this moment and finally creating a perfectly designed space for your family, lifestyle, and future. But here’s what nobody tells you … there’s one big custom home building mistake that can cost you thousands and […]

This episode is for you if you’re confused about how construction loans work. And listen… don’t feel bad about this! I’ve been through the home build process myself, and I STILL find construction loans a little confusing.  So honestly, this is as much a refresher for me as it might be new information for you. […]

I’m sharing 3 common mistakes to avoid when building a home. I see people make these mistakes ALL. THE. TIME. but I won’t let them happen to YOU! These are all 100% avoidable … and I’m so glad you’re listening to this episode so that you’ll know exactly what to avoid. MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN BUILDING […]

One of the most important keys to staying on budget while building is getting accurate home construction quotes BEFORE you hire your builder. However, it can be a little tricky to get quotes when you most likely don’t even have a floor plan when you’re interviewing builders.  So, how do you get (accurate) quotes from […]