In this episode, Annalisa talks with Kimo Carvalho, executive director of HomeAid Hawaii, about building truly affordable ...

How much does it really cost to build a shed? In this guide, I detail the expenses for materials, tools, and finishing. Whether you’re hiring out or going the DIY route, you’ll have a clear picture of ...

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 ...

REDUCING COSTS: While individual energy-saving habits can help save money, the real factors in energy consumption are more complex. January 18, 2026 Last month, a South Carolina college newspaper had ...

Most people shopping for a custom home builder focus on square footage and finishes. Few ask about what's hidden behind the walls—until the first utility bill arrives, or the HVAC ...

The Trump administration’s latest tariffs on housing materials could raise the average cost of building a single-family home by nearly $9,000, according to a report Tuesday from UBS. Research analyst ...

In response to my column “Educating Zohran: What nonprofit housing actually costs,” about a Broome Street project costing $921,000 per unit, a reader pointed out that it would cost a lot less to ...