The Iran war, tariffs and the AI build-out have pushed up the costs of materials, labor and borrowing.

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Buying a house used to be a rite of passage for middle-class Americans, but in recent decades, would-be homeowners have found themselves priced out of the market. The affordability crisis has become ...

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has warned over rising costs coming through its supply chain as the conflict in the Middle East pushes energy prices higher. Shares in the FTSE 250 firm slipped in early ...

This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. The start of 2025 has introduced increased pricing volatility and reduced predictability due to changing tariffs ...

Building a cob house is becoming an increasingly popular choice among homeowners who want an affordable, environmentally ...

It could become more expensive to build a house this year. Cotality, formerly known as Corelogic, has released its latest Cordell Construction Cost Index, which shows residential building costs ...