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 ...

With buying an existing home being financially out of reach for so many, some people are considering going a different route: Purchasing land and constructing a new house. But when you factor in the ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...