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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

With high prices and still stiff competition, those looking to buy a home in today’s real estate market need to consider every opportunity, including the choice between new construction or a resale home. Census Bureau, the median sale price of a new construction home in March 2024 was $430,700.

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Kiavi lands another $300M in its latest RTL securitization

Housing Wire

It also launched a new construction financing product for builders. The company closed multiple RTL securitizations last year, including a $350 million transaction in the first quarter. Kiavi also said it boosted its active customer base to more than 5,500, up 30% from 2023.

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How New Hampshire is looking to alleviate its housing crisis

Housing Wire

Underlying issues Despite this progress, Dapice and others are frustrated by the lack of new construction especially starter homes in the state. In 1925, the state Legislature passed the New Hampshire Zoning Enabling Act , which gave municipalities the right to zone their own land.

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Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers

Housing Wire

The regulation takes effect for home sales that close after Oct. To support housing development, the rule exempts certain pre-sales of new construction, provided contracts are signed before substantial completion and the seller offers at least a one-year express warranty.

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The homebuilding space consolidates after strong results in 2023

Housing Wire

New construction accounted for approximately 30% of active for-sale housing inventory, doubling the usual figures for a standard year. The acquisition is set to close in the first half of 2024. They also boast advantageous relationships with land sellers and can command lower costs of debt.

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“Pulling Back Makes Sense”—Ivy Zelman Breaks Down the New Construction Slowdown

BAM Media

Byron Lazine broke down Zelmans insights in todays Hot Sheet : Read on for a quick overview of Zelmans thoughts on home builder sentiment, new construction versus existing homes, and a NAR-backed bill that could incentivize small landlords to sell. Zelman wasnt surprised. Builders are not in a position to raise prices. year-over-year.

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Building towards 2050: Ensuring affordable housing in an urbanized America

Housing Wire

Additionally, urbanization is closely linked to the concept of “aging in place,” where more individuals choose to remain in urban areas as they age, necessitating housing solutions tailored to their specific needs. One notable approach is adaptive reuse, which involves repurposing existing buildings for new uses.