Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or want to upgrade from your current house, you may be weighing whether to buy an existing home or build a new one. Many factors influence this decision, from ...

There aren't enough homes available for sale. Are you better off just building a new one? The answer depends on time and money. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...

If you’re looking to move but haven’t found the perfect home — or you’re balking at the current market’s high prices — you might be wondering what it would take to build a brand-new home of your own.

So how much does it cost to build a new home? A lot more than it did compared to just a couple of years ago. In 2022, the construction cost of the typical new single-family home was $392,241, ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...

Building a new house from scratch while still living in your current one requires careful planning and organization. The construction timeline for new builds is often longer than expected and can come ...

In the 1948 film, "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House," a family decides to move from their cramped New York apartment to a grand farmhouse in need of renovation in Connecticut. But after buying the ...