There aren't enough homes available for sale. Are you better off just building a new one? The answer depends on time and money. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...

If you’re looking to move but haven’t found the perfect home — or you’re balking at the current market’s high prices — you might be wondering what it would take to build a brand-new home of your own.

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.

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.