A brand-new house can be a fixer upper, too. Here’s what to look for before you sign the contract. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home ...

Moving into a brand new house — maybe even one that you can customize to your liking — may sound like an ideal homebuying experience. Repairs and maintenance needs are likely minimal, and you will not ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...