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Here are the cities that lead the nation in new-home construction

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But the benefits of newly built homes are spread unevenly, as markets in the South tend to have more construction than other regions. A new report from Consumer Affairs combines data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow to find which cities have the most new-construction activity and sales.

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Southern construction boom is aiding housing affordability

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But increased activity in residential construction , particularly in the South, is helping to alleviate affordability challenges in certain regions, according to ananalysis from First American Financial Corp. This construction boom is contributing to slower home-price appreciation and, in some cases, price declines. Census Bureau data.

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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 land use change, 0.8% in builder/developer land, 4% in recent build and 1.1% The top three metros are Lakeland, Florida. Lakeland measured 4.6%

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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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Developer sues Denver over requirement to pay into affordable housing fund

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The company, redT Homes , states that it’s the Denver areas only residential real estate development company […] offering a full suite of services, ranging from land acquisition and entitlement to design, architecture, and construction along with real estate-focused marketing and sales.

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These states received top marks on their housing affordability report cards

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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. Texas and Iowa each had A- scores. There is no single fix, Hale said.

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As the lock-in effect eases, the market for new homes is shrinking

Housing Wire

NAR data shows that the annualized rate of existing-home sales dropped 1% from August to September, landing at 3.84 New construction inventory has grown in recent months. Homebuilders have ramped up incentives — like mortgage rate buydowns and cash rebates — to boost sales, and new-home sales rose 6.3% million units.

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