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Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid

William W. Reid

I"m Bill Reid and I will be along your side as Your Home Building Coach. Brought to you by The Awakened Homeowner Mission— your go-to podcast for real talk about designing, remodeling, and building your dream home! Hosted by Bill Reid, who"s helped coordinate the design and construction of hundreds of new homes and remodels, this show is packed with insider secrets and smart strategies to help you crush your home goals. Building or remodeling can feel like a wild ride — but it doesn"t have to be a

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52:08

Love Thy Neighbor? They're About to Control Your Home...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2026/01/03

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 Association (HOA), your neighbors are going to help you decide how your home looks. And yes, they have legal authority to do so.Through design review committees and architectural review boards, HOAs exercise significant control over everything from your home's exterior colors to window styles to landscaping choices. After 35+ years in residential construction,

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33:09

Why Height Restrictions Are Trickier Than You Think

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/12/27

Height restrictions for home building seem straightforward until you're the homeowner who discovers mid-design that your dream two-story home exceeds limits because your driveway slopes up from the street. That's not a hypothetical scenario—it's a common, expensive surprise that costs homeowners thousands in redesign fees and compromised visions.In this episode of Your Home Building Coach, Bill Reid reveals why "your home can be 30 feet tall" is far more complex than it sounds. The challenge isn't

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32:44

The Coverage Squeeze: How Patios and Sheds Limit Your...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/12/20

Before you invest thousands in architectural plans for that dream addition, covered patio, or backyard ADU, there's a critical pair of restrictions you need to understand: lot coverage requirements and impervious surface limitations. These two rules work together to limit not just how much you can build, but also how much of your property can be paved or covered—and most homeowners don't discover them until it's devastatingly late in the design process.In Episode 36 of The Awakened Homeowner

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46:09

The Invisible Land Restrictions: Why Property...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/12/13

You can check out the companion video here REAL PROPERTY EASEMENT EXAMPLES: How a 2-Acre Lot Lost Half Its Buildable Areahttps://youtu.be/WTJLeb2OGGMWhen you purchase property for your dream home, what you see is definitely not what you get. Property easements home building restrictions are legally binding rights that allow others—utility companies, neighbors, government entities, conservation organizations—to use specific portions of your land for designated purposes. You own the property, you pay

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50:49

The Squeeze: Why Your Dream Lot Is Smaller Than You...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/12/06

When you stand on a piece of land you're considering buying, your perception is almost certainly wrong. Without knowing exactly where property lines fall, you might be admiring your future neighbor's lot while assuming it's yours. Property setback requirements for home building create invisible boundaries that can reduce your buildable area by 40-50%—and Bill Reid calls this episode "The Squeeze" for exactly that reason.In Episode 34 of The Awakened Homeowner podcast, continuing our Understanding

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59:52

The Hidden Rule That Just Cost a Couple $8,000 (Floor...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/11/29

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're facing expensive redesigns or permit denials. This episode exposes the hidden complexities of FAR calculations and provides a proven action plan to avoid the costly surprises that plague unprepared homeowners.Bill Reid shares the real story of a Bay Area couple who calculated they had room for a 3,200-square-foot home, only to discover during permit

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29:13

Master Your Zoning Code: The Smart Homeowner's Guide...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/11/22

Master your zoning code and municipal regulations to become the informed, empowered homeowner who builds with confidence and success. In this foundational episode launching the Understanding Design Limitations series, Bill Reid reveals how smart homeowners research zoning regulations and building codes BEFORE purchasing property or beginning design—positioning themselves for creative freedom within a clear regulatory framework.Your property's zoning designation isn't a restriction to fear—it's a

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56:04

Property Evaluation Before Buying Land (Understanding...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/11/15

Episode Title: Understanding Design Limitations EP31: Property Evaluation Before Buying LandEpisode Number: 31Duration: Approximately 58 minutesRelease Date: 11/15/25You've found it. The perfect property. The view takes your breath away. The location feels right. Your heart is racing, and you're ready to make an offer.But before you sign anything, before you let emotion drive a $500,000 decision, there's one critical step you absolutely cannot skip: professional property evaluation before buying

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26:52

Home Renovation Planning Mistakes: Tale of Two...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/11/08

Two couples bought neighboring lots same day. One finished in 12 months on budget. Other still incomplete 18+ months later, $150K+ over. Complete story of how planning mistakes destroyed dreams while proper methodology created success.What separates a dream home success story from a $150,000+ construction nightmare? Two couples discovered their answer on the same beautiful summer evening.After 29 episodes of using Ben and Jane versus the McMillans as teaching examples, I'm finally telling you the

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Architect Fee Structures for Home Building: 3 Payment...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/11/01

Understanding architect fee structures for home building is the difference between a dream project and a financial nightmare. The design agreement you sign with your architect might be the most important financial decision you make in your entire construction or remodeling project—yet most homeowners don't even know there are different types of architect fee structures.You've probably heard horror stories about design fees spiraling out of control. Or maybe you've seen social media posts where

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49:37

When to Hire Your Contractor: The 3 Risk Profiles...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/10/25

Your construction documents are complete. You've reviewed them. You've approved them. Now you face a critical strategic decision: When do you hire your contractor? When do you submit for building permits? Does the order matter?This isn't just paperwork and scheduling—this timing decision affects your project timeline, budget certainty, and financial risk in profound ways. Get it right, and you'll break ground with complete cost certainty and zero financial exposure. Get it wrong, and you could waste

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01:07:52

Construction Documents Home Building: Your Last $50K...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/10/18

Construction documents home building isn't just about getting building permit plans approved - it's your last line of defense against $50,000+ in change orders and months of construction delays that plague so many projects.In this comprehensive 65-minute episode, Your Home Building Coach Bill Reid reveals the critical difference between design plans and construction documents, why incomplete specifications are the #1 source of budget overruns, and your essential role as the final checkpoint before

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49:17

Home Renovation Planning Guide: The 3-Component...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/10/11

Home renovation planning guide strategies fall apart without comprehensive specifications—and that's why 90% of construction projects exceed budgets and face delays. In this essential episode, Your Home Building Coach Bill Reid reveals the three-component specification system that transforms vague architectural plans into crystal-clear construction instructions, preventing expensive contractor assumptions and change order nightmares.Most homeowners believe beautiful architectural plans are enough

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59:52

Custom Home Construction Planning: The Design...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/10/04

Read Bills Book! :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MDRPK7 All Platforms: https://books2read.com/u/bpxj76Discover how professional design development coordination prevents construction disasters in this essential guide to specialist team management. Bill Reid reveals why your architect must evolve from solo designer to orchestra conductor, coordinating civil engineers, structural engineers, MEP designers, and interior designers to create comprehensive plan sets. Learn the digital coordination process

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57:32

Design Development Mastery: How to Take Control of...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/09/27

This empowering 55-minute episode reveals how homeowners can master the design development phase to take complete control of their custom home construction projects. Bill Reid provides The Awakened Homeowner methodology for transforming the commitment phase into a strategic advantage that ensures both design excellence and cost control.Key Topics: • How to master the psychology of design development commitment for confident decision-making • Six essential design development objectives that give

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55:59

From Endless Ideas to Clear Direction: Home Building...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/09/20

In this comprehensive 56-minute deep dive, Bill Reid explores the first critical phase of the home building and remodeling design process - schematic design. This episode serves as your roadmap through the creative playground where Pinterest dreams become actionable plans, budgets get reality-checked, and the foundation for your entire project gets established.Key Timestamps & Topics:[00:00:00-00:08:00] Introduction to Schematic Design• The three stepping stones: schematic design, design

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43:13

Budget Checkpoints Revealed: How the 3-Step Design...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/09/13

Master the professional design process that separates successful home projects from costly nightmares. In this essential episode, Bill Reid reveals the three-step methodology used by architects and designers, complete with strategic budget checkpoints and pause points that put you in control. Learn from the tale of two homeowners—one who understood the process and finished on time and budget, and another whose project became a horror story. Whether you're planning a kitchen remodel or building a

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45:25

Why Your Dream Home Needs Low Voltage Planning: A...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/09/06

This episode dives deep into the often-overlooked world of low voltage systems that form the invisible nervous system of modern homes. Bill Reid explores the comprehensive categories of low voltage work including telecommunications, audio/video systems, security, and home automation, explaining why these systems must be planned during the design phase rather than as an afterthought. He discusses the difference between low voltage consultants and contractors, shares real-world examples of costly

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59:00

The Hidden System That Destroys Home Budgets (It's...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/08/30

In the final episode of our "Doctors of Your Home" series, Bill Reid dives deep into the plumbing system - arguably the most critical yet overlooked aspect of home design. From water supply to waste management and gas systems, this episode covers everything homeowners need to know about plumbing before they start their project.Key Topics Covered:• The three primary components of home plumbing: water, waste, and gas systems• Understanding water meter sizes and utility service requirements• Load

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58:22

The Electrical Trap That Costs Homeowners Thousands...

Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid ·

2025/08/23

Electrical and lighting design is the often-overlooked nervous system ofyour home that can make or break your daily living experience. In thiscomprehensive episode, Bill Reid exposes the "permit push" problemand reveals why inadequate electrical planning leads to change ordernightmares. Learn when to hire an electrical engineer versus using yourarchitect, how to avoid the all-electric trap, and the essential loadcalculations that prevent service upgrade surprises. This episode provides theblueprint

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