Are you planning to build a home in the near future and you feel a *tinch*  overwhelmed and aren’t sure where to even start?! If you answered YES, this home-building advice roundup is for YOU!

Just so ya know … I created (and continue to grow) this online resource (i.e. my website) to help YOU! I provide tips to guide you through the entire build process, from the very initial stages of prepping for your build to creating your floor plan and choosing design finishes for your new home :).

Below is a roundup of several blog posts that will guide you through the home-build planning process and will help you avoid making costly mistakes that you might later regret.

HOME BUILD PREP BLOG POSTS: A ROUNDUP

Here are several blog posts that I know you’ll find helpful in planning for your home build. Included with each post is the introduction (copied directly from the blog post) as well as a link to read to the full post. 

HOW TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Do you think it’s impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank? If so, you’re wrong (fortunately). I’m here to tell you that you CAN build within budget! I know this because I built my own dream home without blowing the budget. And you can too.

We hear from soooo many people that it is a *given* that you’ll go over budget when building because ‘everybody does’. The reality is that *most* people DO go over budget. But guess what … this doesn’t have to be YOUR story.

Instead of sleepless nights worrying about going over budget, how would it feel to have a solid strategy to help you build your home without breaking the bank? Pretty good, right? Learn how to do this in ‘How to Build Your Dream Home Without Breaking the Bank’.

3 MISTAKES THAT LEAD TO DESIGN REGRETS

Are you preparing to build a custom home and you’re feeling a lil bit terrified that you’ll make design decisions you might later regret? Maybe you’re looking for guidance on how to avoid making the ‘wrong’ choices? Well, if you avoid these 3 common mistakes that lead to design regrets, then you will be well on your way to building a home that you absolutely LOVE!

HOW TO CHOOSE A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

There are MANY decisions when building a new home. One of the most important decisions is choosing your builder because your relationship with your builder sets the tone for your entire building experience.

‘How to Choose a Custom Home Builder’ includes an in-depth overview of how to choose the best custom home builder for YOUR home. Also included is an explanation of what determines a GOOD builder as well as several questions you should be asking each potential builder.

3 COSTLY MISTAKES WHEN PLANNING TO BUILD A HOUSE

Most* people go significantly over budget when building because they fall into the trap of these 3 costly mistakes when planning to build a house. Just knowing these 3 mistakes (and avoiding them!) can change the entire trajectory of your home build.

Rather than getting to the end of your build and regretting major design decisions or feeling financially strapped because your mortgage is way higher than you wanted, you can get to the end of your build and feel happy with all of your design decisions …  and your wallet will thank you too since you were able to stick to (or very close to) budget!

THE TOP 9 THINGS I WISH I HAD KNOWN BEFORE BUILDING A HOME

If you’re planning to build a home, you’re probably worried about the typical things … sticking to a budget, making the right decisions (without regrets), trying to pick finishes from (ridiculously) small samples, etc. All of these are very valid concerns. But guess what …

There are MANY other things you won’t even realize you need to think about until you are already in the build process or just beyond! In this blog post, I share the top 9 things I WISH I had known before building a house. Some of these are a *little* odd :).

HOW TO FINANCE YOUR HOME BUILD: TWO LOAN TYPES

This isn’t the most exciting topic BUT a construction loan is something you NEED to know about when building a house … unless you have enough disposable income sitting around to pay for your new build :).

By the end of the ‘How to Finance Your Home Build: Two Loan Types’ blog post, you will understand the basics of the two main construction loan options (construction-to-permanent loan vs. stand-alone construction loan) as well as the pros and cons of each type. 

WANNA DIVE DEEPER?

The blog posts listed above will help you greatly when beginning to prepare for a successful home build.

However, if you’re ready to dive even deeper, here are two *FREE* resources available to you:

*FREE* On-Demand Video Training: ‘3 Crucial Steps to Build Your Dream Home Within Budget … regardless of the current home build market’.

*FREE* ‘Custom Home Build Prep Guide’: Download this guide and learn the necessary steps to prepare for a home build with less stress, more confidence, and without going over budget.