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Off-gridder shares breakdown on cost of his home build: 'You can build a very nice house with that price'

"You can build cheap houses if you do the hard work yourself." Off-gridder shares breakdown on cost of his home build: 'You ...

I decided to live in a build-to-rent community after buying a home. I'll never buy again.

John Santa Orta sold his home and moved into a build-to-rent townhouse. He feels like he owns a house, but without much of ...
Yahoo

Rachel Cruze on Buying vs. Building a Home: 4 Factors To Assess

While the current housing market is challenging for many Americans, a Gallup poll from May 2025 showed that 30% of aspiring homeowners felt they were still likely to buy a place within five years.
The New York Times

How to Build a House, From 4 People Who Did It

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 ...

Eight families begin building homes through Jerome self-help housing program

JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Eight families started their first day building their futures through a local self-help housing ...

5 fast ways to build home equity — one that won't cost you a dime

You don't need extra money to build home equity faster — just smarter strategies. These moves can help you own your home ...

Dream home raffle launches in central Ohio, helping grant wishes for kids battling critical illnesses

Make-A-Wish OKI launches "A Home for the Holidays" raffle to support children with critical illnesses through a custom-built ...
syracuse.com

Building a new home in NY? It will have to be all-electric starting next year (Your Letters)

Builders across New York state have started to notice something troubling: Most homebuyers are unaware of the All-Electric Buildings Act, passed in 2023 as part of the Climate Leadership & Community ...