Building a custom home sounds exciting… until small mistakes turn into expensive problems.
In this episode of Dirt Secrets, Kim Griffin and Amanda Wood from Builders Concierge Group share the real-world blueprint every home buyer should follow before building a house in Central Florida.
From budgeting mistakes and design decisions to choosing the right lot and understanding builder contracts, they break down the critical steps that most buyers overlook. These are the lessons they’ve learned after decades in new construction and real estate.
If you're planning to build a home, buy new construction, or develop property in Central Florida, this episode will help you avoid costly change orders, delays, and design decisions that hurt long-term resale value.
You’ll learn why planning early is everything, how to think about construction budgets, why lot selection matters more than most buyers realize, and what to expect from the builder process from contract to closing.
Whether you're a builder, buyer, investor, or relocating to Florida, this episode will give you the insider knowledge to build smarter and avoid the mistakes that cost homeowners thousands.
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00:00 Intro – Dirt Secrets & Today’s Topic
01:15 Why So Many Buyers Regret Their New Construction Decisions
03:10 The “Home Design Guide” Buyers Should Complete First
05:40 Why Most New Construction Projects Go Over Budget
07:50 Builder Pricing vs Upgrade Costs Explained
10:10 Why Lot Selection Should Come Before Home Design
12:40 Custom Floor Plans vs Builder Plans (Which Saves You Money?)
15:20 Understanding Builder Contracts & Construction Responsibilities
18:30 The Design Center Trap That Destroys Budgets
21:00 Construction Loans Explained for New Home Builds
23:45 Communication During Construction & Avoiding Change Orders
26:10 Final Advice for Buyers Building a Home
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