There is no union labor building residential houses. That is a side point though.
I should have been more clear in my post. A brand new home, built in a new development and no more that two years old can be purchased now for less than it cost to build.
I'm sure the other points your bring up are correct. I was just not clear in explaining my statement was talking about new homes, not older ones.
Ah, thank you for clarifying. I asked because although I don’t know specifics for all areas, my parents (both former union members, retired for about a decade, and disgusted with unions now), been involved in the building of many houses (electricians). My dad did, however, work for a private contractor for a decade or so, too, off and on, so maybe he built houses there. I was unaware that no labor unions built residential houses, I suppose you learn something new everyday! Thanks again for clearing that up, and sorry I was confused.