06/12/2026
Food for thought if building your โจdream houseโจ is on the horizon ...
PC: Realtor.com
Regulatory costs including permits, building codes, inspections, and design standards now make up 26.4% of the average new home's sale price, adding $131,734 to the typical $499,500 home and rising nearly 40% in just five years, according to a new National Association of Home Builders study.