Why are wooden houses more common in the U.S when block/brick houses are more common in Europe?

Question

Why are wooden houses more common in the U.S when block/brick houses are more common in Europe?

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Answer 1

Wood is really, *really* cheap in the US. It is easily the least expensive and quickest way to build a house.

Concrete block houses are more common in hurricane-prone areas that have strict codes.