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

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

There’s something exciting about building your own house—it’s no wonder that more than 1,000,000 new residences are projected to go up this year. Still, if this thought has crossed your mind, you have ...

It will take most of a decade for the housing gap to close. Is it worth building your own home, or is it too expensive a project for prospective homeowners?

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 ...

Many people dream of owning a chunk of land and putting their dream house on it. Maybe you fantasize about pulling out all the stops and designing a home with every feature you've ever wanted. Well, ...

In the construction design industry, we see many clients who do not know much about the planning and permitting processes involved in building a house. I do not blame them — there is not much guidance ...

Owning your own home has always been thought of as the "American dream." But with housing prices skyrocketing and mortgage rates increasing, it is becoming less and less attainable—especially for ...