After they purchased a 21-acre plot of land in rural Summerville, GA, one couple set out to build their dream home on the ultimate budget.

Building your own home is most certainly the best way to experience the property of your dreams. This way, you get to control every conceivable aspect, and from the overall layout to even the lighting ...

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 ...

While the assumption is that buyers of luxury custom homes can afford to spend a little more on the lumber and steel—not to mention the slab stones or other imported finishes—that go into their ...

Homebuilding has slowed as Americans face economic uncertainty and high mortgage rates. Here, construction workers install a lumber roof on a new home last month in Laveen, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes on housing innovation for sustainability and affordability. While the month of May means spring flowers for much of the ...