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HUD, USDA reach accord on energy-efficiency standard for new construction

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have settled on new energy-efficiency standards for the construction of new single-family and multifamily homes. The implementation timeline varies based on the type and location of new construction.

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

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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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The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns

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Using growth indicators that measure upcoming construction and development, southern metros take eight spots in the top 10 list. in new construction, 7.2% in builder/developer land, 4% in recent build and 1.1% The fires are also projected to slow construction growth as the area starts the rebuilding process.

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Tom Davis shares non-QM opportunities to capitalize heading into 2025

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Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training. HW : We’re seeing an uptick in ground-up construction. Ground-up construction growth will be high to meet the population growth and meet the demand due to limited inventory.

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

Housing Wire

Navigating the home buying process often begins with deciding between a new build or an existing homeand while new construction offers exciting possibilities, it also comes with unique challenges. New builds come with builder warranties and construction quality may vary due to labor shortages, and delays can occur.

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Midwest, Northeast housing markets stay hot amid national cooldown

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I think that we’ve underbuilt for 13 years in this country and in this state, so definitely, new construction is in order, she said. I’m just concerned about the price of new construction when we rely so much on imported goods for building these homes. We just don’t have a way at the local level.

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These states received top marks on their housing affordability report cards

Housing Wire

The report evaluates each state using weighted criteria tied to affordability and construction activity. Homebuilding was assessed using construction permit volumes relative to population and price differences between new and existing homes. These states face a combination of high home prices and limited new housing development.