Financial Planning for Your Forever Home | Expert Advice from CPA Bert Doerhoff

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to financially prepare for your dream home?In this episode of the Acorn & Leaf Podcast, Lynn Gastineau and Lacey Schmidt sit down with longtime CPA, wealth advisor, and business leader Bert Doerhoff to talk about the financial realities behind building a custom log home, hybrid home, or forever home.From credit scores and mortgage planning to retirement strategies, debt management, taxes, and family legacy planning, Bert shares decades of practical wisdom for anyone dreaming about building in the next 1 to 10 years.Whether you're just starting to dream, actively planning, or preparing for retirement, this conversation is packed with honest advice to help you build wisely and avoid unnecessary financial stress.In this episode:• How to prepare financially before building a home• Why credit scores matter more than you think• The hidden costs of custom home building• Financing tips for self-employed buyers• Should you pay cash or finance your retirement home?• Why car payments can hurt your dream home plans• Planning a family legacy property or trust• The importance of long-term financial planning and saving earlyIf you’re considering building a log home, timber frame home, hybrid home, or custom forever home, this episode is a must-watch.Learn more about Gastineau Log Homes:www.oakloghome.comSubscribe for more conversations about log & timber homes, lifestyle, craftsmanship, and intentional living through the Acorn & Leaf Podcast.www.oakloghome.comFOLLOW US Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn