Is it Cheaper to Buy or Build a House?

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Are you considering building a house because you just can’t find the perfect existing house to buy for your family? If so, are you unsure of pricing and wondering, ‘is it cheaper to buy or build a house?’   If you’re nodding your head ‘yes’, this episode is for YOU! Let’s go ahead and answer the […]

Jan

04

Home Build Planning

Should You Hire a Designer when Building a Custom Home?

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One of my ‘Before You Build’ course students recently asked me, ‘is it worth it to hire a designer when building a custom home?’ Maybe you’re wondering the same thing. We talked about her specific situation and her comfort level with bringing her dream home to life and we ultimately determined that she probably didn’t […]

Nov

30

Home Build Planning

Must Haves When Building a Custom Home

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When you google the phrase, ‘must haves when building a custom home’, you’ll find lists of what *other* people consider to be must-haves in their own homes. However, these lists might not include things that are must-haves in your own dream home. A must-have for one person may be something that you don’t even care […]

Nov

16

Home Build Planning

How Long it Takes to Build a House

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Curious about how long it takes to build a house? I’m not going to lie … this is a tricky one to answer (especially in our current home-build climate).  I can tell you that six months is the average for how long it takes to build a house. However, the length of time depends on […]

Oct

26

Home Build Planning

How to Stay Organized during Custom Home Build

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There are many moving parts when building a custom home. The sheer amount of decisions can be paralyzing. However, the whole process can be MUCH less overwhelming if you feel organized and in control, so we’re going to talk allll about how to stay organized during your custom home build.  In this episode, we’ll cover […]

Sep

21

Home Build Planning

3 Mistakes that Lead to Design Regrets

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Are you preparing to build a custom home and you’re feeling a lil bit nervous that you’ll make design decisions you later regret? If so, listen up because, in today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 common mistakes people make that lead to design regrets … lots of regrets, unfortunately. I see these mistakes far too often […]

Sep

07

Home Build Planning

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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