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Tiny home resident gives honest breakdown of how much it cost to build her space: 'You could definitely DIY it for cheaper'

Tiny-home living is shown at its most stylish in a viral TikTok. For Sophie (@sophierosegoldie), downsizing didn't have to mean sacrificing comfort or aesthetics. Sophie walks viewers through her ...
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Remove roadblocks: The cost to build homes requires a more flexible mix of housing types

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 ...
The New York Times

How Would We Build Homes Without Immigrant Labor and Foreign Materials?

Building a home in the United States is not cheap. This home in Phoenix will cost $1.3 million to build. President Trump’s immigration and tariff policies could make it more expensive. More immigrants ...
AOL

I Asked ChatGPT How Much It Costs To Build a House in 2025 — Here’s What It Said

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 ...
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Will new lumber tariffs drive up costs to build and furnish a house?

President Trump's new tariffs on imported lumber went into effect Tuesday aimed at boosting the United State's timber production. They include a 10% tariff on all timber and lumber imports and a 25% ...