Markets

What it actually costs to build, locally

National averages obscure more than they reveal. These pages break down hard cost ranges, land pricing, permit timelines, and the site realities that move budgets in each market.

• Austin, TX

  Building a custom home in Austin, Texas

  Hard cost $375–$750/sq ft · Permit 10–18 weeks (City of Austin); 4–10 weeks (county)

• Bozeman, MT

  Building a custom home in Bozeman, Montana

  Hard cost $475–$900/sq ft · Permit 8–14 weeks (City of Bozeman); 6–12 weeks (county)

• Greenville, SC

  Building a custom home in Greenville, South Carolina

  Hard cost $300–$550/sq ft · Permit 6–10 weeks (Greenville County)