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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…
1 day, 4 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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