Everyone tells you: Building your dream home can be a nightmare, with a roller coaster of emotions. And while there’s always going to be surprise twists and turns, you can prepare yourself with what ...

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 ...

With life expectancies increasing—from 68 in 1950 to 79 in 2016, according to the US Census—and the 65-and-older population set to nearly double in size by 2050, aging well is a hot topic spanning ...

Is it cheaper to build or buy a house? Making the decision to purchase a home is by no means an easy one—especially with the financial gravity that accompanies owning real estate for the first time.