After they purchased a 21-acre plot of land in rural Summerville, GA, one couple set out to build their dream home on the ultimate budget.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

If you're in the market for a new home, you might wonder about the factors contributing to the home's total cost. The National Association of Home Builders recently published a Cost of Construction ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Building equity in your home can take time, but the more equity you have, the more money you can borrow against it to tackle major expenses. Homeowners tap into their home equity when they need funds ...