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 completely.If you're tired of hearing "just expect to go 20% over budget" and want to build your dream home WITHOUT the financial stress, this episode is for you!Ready to take control of your home build? Join BYB!👇BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ enrollment closes Monday, 9/22/25 at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your final chance to join at the current price! Get all the details at <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/before-you-build'>carolineondesign.com/before-you-build.</a>SHOW NOTES: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/home-build-budget-busters'>carolineondesign.com/home-build-budget-busters</a>CONNECT WITH ME:<ul><li>Website: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com'>carolineondesign.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/carolineondesign'>@carolineondesign</a></li><li>Free Home Build Guide: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide'>carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide</a></li></ul>Building your dream home doesn't have to mean blowing your budget. Let's plan it right from the start!👉 FREE CLASS: '3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget' @ <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/free-training'>carolineondesign.com/free-training</a>

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 completely. If you're tired of hearing "just expect to go 20% over budget" and want to build your dream home WITHOUT the financial stress, this episode is for you! Ready to take control of your home build? Join BYB!👇 BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ enrollment closes Monday, 9/22/25 at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your final chance to join at the current price! Get all the details at carolineondesign.com/before-you-build. SHOW NOTES: carolineondesign.com/home-build-budget-busters CONNECT WITH ME:Website: carolineondesign.comInstagram: @carolineondesignFree Home Build Guide: carolineondesign.com/home-build-guideBuilding your dream home doesn't have to mean blowing your budget. Let's plan it right from the start! 👉 FREE CLASS: '3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget' @ carolineondesign.com/free-training

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 completely.If you're tired of hearing "just expect to go 20% over budget" and want to build your dream home WITHOUT the financial stress, this episode is for you!Ready to take control of your home build? Join BYB!👇BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ enrollment closes Monday, 9/22/25 at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your final chance to join at the current price! Get all the details at <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/before-you-build" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/before-you-build.</a>SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/home-build-budget-busters" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/home-build-budget-busters</a>CONNECT WITH ME:<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/carolineondesign" rel="noopener noreferrer">@carolineondesign</a></li><li>Free Home Build Guide: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide</a></li></ul>Building your dream home doesn't have to mean blowing your budget. Let's plan it right from the start!👉 FREE CLASS: '3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget' @ <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/free-training" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/free-training</a>

092. 3 Home Build Budget Busters That Cost Thousands! (+ How to Avoid Them)

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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!

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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!

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