Why Hiring the Right Builder is Important (+ Where to Start)

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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 […]

Feb

14

Podcast

3 Reasons People Go Over Budget When Building

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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, […]

Aug

31

Podcast

Home Build Budget Q+A

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Sticking to the home build budget is one of the TOP home build concerns (if not THE top concern) that I hear from my blog readers and my ‘Before You Build’ Home Build Prep clients. This is a VERY common fear among people getting ready to build their dream home. Sooo … if you’re feeling nervous […]

Apr

06

Home Build Budget

4 Tips to Reduce Stress While Building a House

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Building a home can certainly be one of the most stressful projects you’ll experience in your life. However, it doesn’t have to be super stressful! Below I’m sharing 4 tips to help you reduce stress while building your house. Spoiler alert … a lot of the stress of home building comes from poor planning and […]

Oct

21

Building a Home

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

Podcast

Ripple Effects of Planning Before You Build

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If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while or you know anything about my signature program, you know that I am ALL about planning, planning, and more planning before you build a house. This (planning) is what I teach, and it’s exactly why I’ve named this podcast and my group program ‘Before You […]

Mar

20

Podcast

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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?! 

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I’m Carrie Barker.

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