A Custom Home Build MUST DO!

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Building a custom home is a HUGE investment in both time and money. Obviously, you want to get it RIGHT! I want this for you, too, so I’m giving you a huge tip in this episode … stay tuned because this is a custom home build MUST DO! A CUSTOM HOME BUILD MUST DO! Listen […]

Nov

06

Podcast

My Top Floor Plan Regret (What I’d Change if I Could)

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This episode is a little different than my typical episode … it’s more of a personal explanation of my top floor plan regret that I have for my own custom designed home.  Although this is a personal story about my own home build experience, I know it will help many of you out there who […]

Oct

09

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The BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ Movement

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I was on a group coaching call recently with my business coach, and she asked us some questions that got me thinking more deeply about how exactly I want to help YOU (and others planning to build a home) with my BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ movement. I want to share these breakthroughs with you because her […]

Sep

04

Podcast

Benefits of Planning Before Building

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In this episode, we’re talking about the MANY MANY MANY benefits of planning before building your house.  I see these benefits first-hand with my home build experience, as well as with my clients as they go through and complete the home build process. I’ve started a movement to get people to PLAN before they build […]

Aug

28

Podcast

Beware of the Lowest Home Build Bid

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PSA for anyone who is looking for a builder right now or will be in the future. The lowest home build bid does NOT mean the lowest price. Let me repeat that … the lowest home build bid does NOT mean the lowest price. In this short and sweet episode, we’ll talk about why it’s […]

Jun

05

Podcast

Your Initial Quote for Home Build

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Your initial quote for your home build can be a little frightening, BUT it’s OK! Your initial quote is just that … an INITIAL quote. It doesn’t mean it’s the final price of your house. It’s just a starting point. Believe me … it’s MUCH better to get a crazy high quote BEFORE you start […]

Apr

03

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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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