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A growing number of Americans are considering building their own homes in 2025, but the price tag may be far higher than most expect. Rising material costs, stricter building codes, and regional labor ...

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 ...

Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream. But today, for many working families, that dream is slipping out of reach, especially for first-time buyers. Here in our region, we’re facing a ...

Imagine two apartment complexes in Chicago: one that will cost $380,000 per unit to build and another where expenses are $790,000 per unit. The second might conjure up images of luxury amenities and ...

The Trump administration’s tariffs are making it more expensive to build homes, deepening the U.S. housing shortage. A home undergoes construction in a neighborhood in Austin, Texas, April 2025.

Could you save money building a home yourself instead of trying to buy one? With mortgage rates bouncing around even as they slowly decline, it’s an intriguing proposition. According to data from ...