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?

Building a home from scratch ensures you get all the features you want, but can be pricey out of pocket. FHA construction ...

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 ...