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 ab ...