Everyone knows housing is not exactly cheap. For many people, the decision to build a new home is one of the most significant ...

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Buying a house used to be a rite of passage for middle-class Americans, but in recent decades, would-be homeowners have found themselves priced out of the market. The affordability crisis has become ...

If you're in the market for a new home, you might wonder about the factors contributing to the home's total cost. The National Association of Home Builders recently published a Cost of Construction ...

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Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a house from scratch? I mean, we've all seen those home renovation shows where people turn their dreams into reality, but what's hiding behind those polished ...