Building a home today requires a realistic understanding of costs before the first shovel ever hits the ground.

Imagine walking into a house that perfectly reflects your style. Or, picture finding a pre-built house that’s just what you want — ready for you to move in and make your own. Although the choice ...

Building a new home is a daunting idea for many, an idea full of questions and unknowns. Instead of ruling it out, we’re here to help shed light on six common questions people have about building a ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

It’s more costly than ever to build a new single-family home in the U.S. In fact, over the past four years, the cost to build a home in America has “risen at an unprecedented pace,” according to a new ...

Determine the specific rooms you want, not just the overall square footage, advises Scott Powell, founder of New Leaf Custom Homes. Powell built this Dallas property; architecture is by The Design ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

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 ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...