I have been in home building and the master-planned community development industry for nearly four decades; my father was a renowned residential architect in the San Francisco Bay Area, and my brother has built over 1,000 homes. I came up through the sales and marketing side of both industries. I have overseen the closing of over 4,000 homes, 1100 custom lots, worked on 44 master-planned communities, and been responsible for developing nine custom lot communities. And unequivocally, I can tell you, of those who undertook a custom home development project, more than 80% wished they never had. Building your dream home can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, but for most, it is a frustrating experience, and for far too many, it is a nightmare; one that has led to more arguments, divorces, and lawsuits than I can count, and regular cost overruns over $300,000. This book takes you through the process and equips you with the knowledge and tools to truly have a wonderful time building your dream home.