Who doesn't want to build a luxury home of their dreams, but have you ever wondered how much it would cost if someone thought ...

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 ...

According to HomeAdvisor, a network and marketplace made up of construction professionals, the national average range to build a home in the United States is currently between $138,937 and $531,294.

Building a home involves crucial paperwork before construction. Homeowners must verify land ownership, get building plans ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Hawthorne, 35, who along with his wife Anna, 32, designed and built a glass house in North Carolina. The essay has been edited for length ...