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?

You might not ever become a homeowner, but that doesn't mean you can't make your not-a-house as smart as possible. reading time 9 minutes Ah, yes, the American dream. A house with a white picket fence ...

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 ...