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 ...

Truth Time: Building a custom home can be a stressful process, even without a pandemic and supply shortages to deal with. Our 2022 best builders tell you how to make it easier. When it comes to ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your family has grown, but your house hasn’t, you may be facing questions about your housing arrangements. Buying an existing home is one option. But there are other options too. A home renovation ...

For most people, the idea of home ownership centers around going to a realtor and looking at houses that are currently ...

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 ...

Is it cheaper to build or buy a house? Making the decision to purchase a home is by no means an easy one—especially with the financial gravity that accompanies owning real estate for the first time.