Folks talking about housing tend to only consider the list price when deciding if it's too expensive. Far more interesting to consider, I think, is there cost

Folks talking about housing tend to only consider the list price when deciding if it's too expensive. Far more interesting to consider, I think, is there cost per square foot to construct; which has skyrocketed in a few generations. Dimensional lumber and other materials just cost more. Labour is compensated better. And yes, fees have gone way up in many municipalities.