I live in rural Tennessee, 13 miles from a decent sized town. Checked with two local contractors recently and both told me building costs were in the $300 range per sq foot for a nice brick home.
Just received my latest county property tax appraisal and the value of our property increased 120% since last appraisal.
Other than paying higher property taxes and more for homeowners insurance the increase in value doesn’t help me.

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.