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Before You Build℠ Podcast
Whether you’re dreaming of building a custom home in the future or you’re ready to start planning now, this show is for you! The Before You Build Podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable home-building tips and advice as well as tips for designing your dream home so that you feel equipped to design the home of your dreams that makes you (and your wallet) happy for years to come.
We’ll answer all of your burning questions such as: How do I plan for building a custom home? What should I do before building a house? How do I design my new house? What mistakes should I avoid when building a house? How do I create the perfect floor plan for my family? How do I hire a builder? How do I finance my home build? And the biggest question of all, how do I bring my dream home to life without blowing the budget? Well, friends … the answer is in PLANNING for your home build long before you ever break ground.
I’m your host, Carrie Barker (aka, Caroline on Design). I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. Through trial and error (psst … I built pre-Pinterest), I created my absolute dream home that is not only perfect for the way my family lives but also turned out more beautiful than I imagined. The best part … I did this all without blowing the budget and without design regrets.
I cracked the code on how to bring my own dream home vision to life while sticking VERY close to budget and now I’m here to teach you everything I learned along the way so that you, too, end up with that cozy, beautiful home you envision in your head and a mortgage you’re comfy with.
The short, actionable, and bingeable ‘Before You Build’ episodes will prepare YOU for a successful home build with less stress, more confidence, and joy throughout the process. And just so you know … the key to building your dream home close to budget is all in the planning you do BEFORE YOU BUILD! So let’s dive in and get started!
Before You Build℠ Podcast
101. First-Time Custom Home Build Advice From a Real Family!
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First-time custom home build advice from a REAL family who just moved into their brand new home.
Patrick and Jessica share their real experience going through BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ and how this program helped them build with confidence.
In this episode, we cover:
- How they vetted and found their amazing custom home builder
- How they designed for how THEIR family actually lives
- Why you don't need to be a design expert to make great home decisions
- What mattered most to THEIR family
- How they managed a custom home build from three hours away
- How BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ worked in tandem with their builder
- Their real budget outcome (and WHY)
- Their top advice for anyone planning a custom home build
Patrick and Jessica are living proof that the right preparation leads to confident building decisions—even when unexpected costs pop up.
Ready to Follow the Same Framework?
You can follow the exact same step-by-step framework Patrick and Jessica used. Enrollment for BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ opens February 2nd and closes February 9th.
JOIN BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ → carolineondesign.com/before-you-build 😘
But first, join me for my FREE live training where I'm teaching the "4 Steps to Build Within Budget and Without Regrets." It's happening Monday, February 2nd at 10:00 am Central Time.
GRAB YOUR FREE SEAT → carolineondesign.easywebinar.live/registration-feb26
EPISODE → carolineondesign.com/first-time-custom-home-build-advice
FREE CLASS → 4 Steps to Build Within Budget and Without Regrets! Grab your seat at carolineondesign.com/free-training