The price for lumber reached historic levels this year, accelerated by supply shortages and increased demand; however overall building costs remain high. Despite significant drops in framing lumber pr...

Builders need a lot of information to arrive at an accurate number.Every now and then a homeowner will call to ask how much our new homes cost per square foot. The answer, of course, depends on a rang...

If you're contemplating building a new home, you're no doubt aware of rising costs for lumber and other building materials. That problem has gotten plenty of media coverage. But price isn't the only c...