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The Planning Advantage Successful Homeowners Use
Season 1 Episode 39
It's January. Most homeowners are scrolling through Pinterest dreaming about their future renovation project, thinking "I'll deal with this when spri…
14 hours ago
Love Thy Neighbor? They're About to Control Your Home Design (HOA Edition)
Season 1 Episode 38
There's a whole new meaning to the phrase "love thy neighbor" when it comes to building or remodeling your home. If you're in a Homeowners Associatio…
1 week ago
Why Height Restrictions Are Trickier Than You Think
Season 1 Episode 37
Height restrictions for home building seem straightforward until you're the homeowner who discovers mid-design that your dream two-story home exceeds…
2 weeks ago
The Coverage Squeeze: How Patios and Sheds Limit Your Building Plans
Season 1 Episode 36
Before you invest thousands in architectural plans for that dream addition, covered patio, or backyard ADU, there's a critical pair of restrictions y…
3 weeks ago
The Invisible Land Restrictions: Why Property Easements Can Make Your Lot Unbuildable
Season 1 Episode 35
You can check out the companion video here REAL PROPERTY EASEMENT EXAMPLES: How a 2-Acre Lot Lost Half Its Buildable Area
https://youtu.be/WTJLeb2OGGM…
4 weeks ago
The Squeeze: Why Your Dream Lot Is Smaller Than You Think
Season 1 Episode 34
When you stand on a piece of land you're considering buying, your perception is almost certainly wrong. Without knowing exactly where property lines …
1 month ago
The Hidden Rule That Just Cost a Couple $8,000 (Floor Area Ratio Exposed)
Season 1 Episode 33
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the master rule that determines exactly how big your home can actually be—and most homeowners don't discover it until they'…
1 month, 1 week ago
Master Your Zoning Code: The Smart Homeowner's Guide to Building Success
Season 1 Episode 32
Master your zoning code and municipal regulations to become the informed, empowered homeowner who builds with confidence and success. In this foundat…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Property Evaluation Before Buying Land (Understanding Design Limitations Series Launch)
Season 1 Episode 31
Episode Title: Understanding Design Limitations EP31: Property Evaluation Before Buying Land
Episode Number: 31
Duration: Approximately 58 minutes
Relea…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Home Renovation Planning Mistakes: Tale of Two Homeowners Complete Story
Season 1 Episode 30
Two couples bought neighboring lots same day. One finished in 12 months on budget. Other still incomplete 18+ months later, $150K+ over. Complete sto…
2 months ago