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 […]

Let’s get the cat out of the bag right now … here’s the secret to a confident home build (that most people overlook because they aren’t told to this).  It’s not about picking out the perfect finishes or trusting your builder to think of everything. The secret is planning—real planning—long before construction begins. Not the […]

Avoiding home build budget overages is one of the TOP home build concerns that I hear over and over from clients inside my private ‘Before You Build’ program. This is a VERY common fear among people getting ready to build their dream home.  Sooo … if you’re feeling nervous or confused about the budget piece […]

Hiring the *RIGHT* builder is one of the most important parts of creating a home build experience that is both positive and successful. In other words, your builder plays a crucial role in bringing your dream home vision to life. In today’s episode, we will talk about why hiring the RIGHT builder for your project […]

If you’re planning to build a home for the first time, I imagine that going over budget when building your home is one of your biggest concerns. This fear is very valid considering most people do (unfortunately) go over budget when building a home. However, this doesn’t have to be YOUR story! In this episode, […]