HomeLight

APRIL 10, 2025

The build-to-rent model is designed to give tenants the best of both worlds: the space and privacy of a standalone home, combined with the convenience and low responsibility of renting. Unlike renting from a private landlord, you get consistent service and the benefits of a brand-new home without the unexpected repair costs.

Construction

Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 29, 2025

Starting Monday, developers can build up to four homes on city lots that today are dominated by individual houses, the result of a state law meant to add smaller and more affordable homes to the vast majority of land reserved for pricey single-family homes. New construction has stalled. So in general, no one’s very happy.”

Development

Redfin

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Whether you prefer the ease of a move-in-ready home or the idea of designing a space from scratch, understanding the costs and benefits of both options will guide you toward the best decision. Constructing a home gives you full control over aspects like materials, design, and size, allowing for customization. reached $390,000.

Debt-to-income ratio

Redfin

AUGUST 5, 2025

While many first-time homebuyers consider a starter home, you may be wondering if buying a new construction home is a better choice. In this Redfin article, we’ll outline the new construction process, including the pros and cons of buying a new build, and financing options. Here’s the step-by-step process.

Pre-qualification

Marco Santarelli

MARCH 9, 2025

California, the land of sunshine and dreams, has long been synonymous with sky-high housing costs. If demand cools off, areas that have seen a surge in new construction could face increased competition and potential price adjustments. Don't Panic, But Be Prepared: A “high-risk” designation doesn't guarantee a crash.

Marketing

Fancy Pants Homes

AUGUST 1, 2025

Set on nearly an acre of land just south of Miami, the home draws inspiration from some of the most design-forward destinations on the planet, blending the serenity of Mexico’s Nizuc Resort, the clean lines of Amangiri, and the raw beauty of Japanese wabi-sabi design.

Design

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 13, 2025

It was the land of sunshine, beaches, and relatively affordable living. The Construction Conundrum and Infrastructure Inadequacy New construction was once seen as the solution to Florida's housing woes. Tariffs on imported materials are just adding fuel to the fire, making developers hesitant to start new projects.

Marketing

Fancy Pants Homes

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The spec mansion is listed for a hefty $60 million and will be built on an oversized waterfront lot, featuring views of Biscayne Bay and a spectacular contemporary design by the artistic-minded architecture studio Thirlwall Design. Follow us on Google News for more beautiful homes! Like this story? sale Historic $4.6M

Land

Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2025

And landlords are already smelling an opportunity to raise list prices, despite laws designed to prevent that. Property taxes accrue even if the home is destroyed Property taxes are a major expense for Los Angeles homeowners, and those taxes still accrue even if the land doesnt have a home to live in.

New Construction

Redfin

JUNE 17, 2025

Whether a house was built in the 1930s or 1970s, old is old, and there are several factors that differentiate an old house from a new one. Modern design With newer homes come up-to-date designs like open floor plans, en suite bathrooms, and larger kitchens and closets. There may also be additional costs like landscaping.

Renovation

Real Estate News

JUNE 5, 2025

Member dues won’t go up in 2026, but a portion of Realtor fees designated for consumer advertising will be reallocated to help pay off NAR’s commissions settlement. Stephanie Reid-Simons June 5, 2025 4 mins Key points: Commingling restrictions are now a thing of the past, but some limits on Realtors’ speech remain.

MLS

Marco Santarelli

MAY 8, 2025

California, the land of sunshine and dreams, has long been synonymous with sky-high housing costs. If demand cools off, areas that have seen a surge in new construction could face increased competition and potential price adjustments. Don't Panic, But Be Prepared: A “high-risk” designation doesn't guarantee a crash.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 5, 2025

Home sales are expected to land at 4 million in 2025, just behind 2024. Significant Increase in New Construction: If builders ramp up production far beyond current projections, inventory could surge, pressuring prices. Realtor.com Housing Forecast: Mortgage rates may ease slowly. by year-end.

Marketing

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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.

New Construction

Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Salim Furth joins Simonsen to share his expert opinions on the current housing crisis and the various factors that impact new development in certain cities. His research focuses on housing production and land usage at the local level. Next, the conversation shifts to affordable housing solutions.

Land

Propmodo

JUNE 20, 2024

Where these massive new data centers get their power is a critical consideration. The power needs are also changing how new data center developments are designed. All these factors are leading to innovations in data center design and construction. Developers have turned to prefabrication construction methods.

New Construction

Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Getty Images While buying a newly built home may not be the first thought to come to mind for homebuyers, purchasing new construction is a common option that comes with distinct benefits in today’s market. New construction can refer to single-family homes, condos , or apartments, and are available across the U.S.

New Construction

Windemere Buying

MARCH 29, 2023

A new construction home, however, has no previous owner; it comes brand new. Learning about the new construction buying process will help you understand how it differs from other types of housing, such as existing single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums , etc. What is a new construction home?

New Construction

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

The average cost of building a new house can range between $165,563 and $474,977 , and it could save you up to 15% in comparison to buying an existing home — but what do you know about the new construction homebuying process? Have you weighed all the pros and cons of buying new? Pros of new construction.

New Construction

Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2022

Consider, for instance, the following types of regulation, all of which increase the cost to build: Building height restrictions, designed by local property owners to lock in the status quo. Design standards, which impose costly building requirements and can be incredibly strict in places where beauty is part of the local brand.

Development

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales.

Agents

HomeLight

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, the state gained approximately 329,000 new residents between April 2020 and April 2021. New construction is growing just as fast to accommodate the influx — in 2021, 213,494 new housing units were authorized in Florida and nearly 70% were single family homes.

New Construction

Realtor.com

JUNE 24, 2021

Nicole and Pat, however, were able to buy their house for just over half that sum by choosing new construction. The Krouses’ new-construction home in South Austin, TX Nicole Krouse. We were visiting some friends who had just moved into a new build in a part of South Austin that’s underdeveloped right now.

New Construction

Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

Every individual you work with, from your trusted real estate advisor to the architects who design new homes, has their own team of professionals involved behind the scenes. When you buy or sell a home, you’re leaving a lasting impression on the community at large in addition to fulfilling your own needs. Bottom Line.

Sales

Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2022

Besides questions of how to handle local zoning officials, building code bylaws, building trade unions, the cost of land, there is curiosity about who is steering the 3-D home printing ship. Ideally, an engineer designs a model of what they want on software, from an air duct to a prosthetic limb, and it is precisely printed out.

Construction

HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

There are plenty of reasons to build a new house rather than buy an existing one. To start, everything will be new, from the carpets to the sinks to the dishwasher. And you can influence the design, so your house is just as you envision it. Check out the land rules and regulations before embarking on construction.

Construction

HomeLight

MAY 28, 2024

This year, many homebuyers in Texas have an eye on a new construction property rather than an existing home. According to Fort Worth -based real estate agent Lily Moore , the average costs to build a house in Texas can actually make undertaking new construction the more affordable option right now.

New Construction

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Does a new construction meet your needs and your budget ? So let’s break down what you’ll pay with self-built, new construction, and existing homes, so you can narrow down your search enough to have a great real estate agent take you the rest of the way to your dream home. New construction.

New Construction

HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2023

Even with it’s historic architecture, many Massachusetts buyers choose to pursue a new construction home, either in a new home development or by buying property and hiring a contractor. In a state with relatively high prices for land, how does the total cost to build a house in Massachusetts shake out?

New Construction

HomeLight

JANUARY 31, 2023

Find a Buyer's Agent To help you navigate the ins and outs of building in North Carolina, we spoke with Thomas Wohl , a highly-ranked real estate agent serving the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region with 29 years of experience, specializing in new construction, first-time home buyers, and relocations. per square foot. Chapel Hill $128.92

New Construction

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Don’t let the pristine facade or shiny appliances of a model home deceive you: buying new construction will be as complex as any old real estate transaction, if not more so. These are all areas where a knowledgeable buyer’s agent who’s got lots of new-build experience and local builder connections can be invaluable.

Agents

HomeLight

JANUARY 31, 2023

When it comes to purchasing a home, there are plenty of reasons why buyers might have their eye on a new construction property rather than an existing house. Buying a plot of land ($5,850 per acre) According to an April 2022 report by the National Association of Realtors, land sales rose 6% in 2021.

New Construction

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

New construction might seem less expensive — but if, for example, it doesn’t include landscaping, and that’s something you have to do yourself after closing, that can be expensive. Container homes can also be constructed fairly quickly, and you can combine them to make a full-size house. Let’s find out!

Construction

HomeLight

JANUARY 31, 2023

Breakdown of the cost to build a house in Florida No matter which state you’re in, the steps involved in building a house will vary depending on whether you’re buying a tract home — which is when a builder has bought a large tract of land to divide into lots and build out several homes — or if you’re building a custom home. Miami $138.34

Land

RIS Media

MARCH 31, 2021

With inventory continuing to be at record lows in 2021, a new trend is developing in the real estate market regarding new-home construction. ” Of the new construction being built, many of them are more energy efficient and have more technology integrated into the homes.

Construction

HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

With the high cost of land, materials, and labor, the cost to build a house in California from scratch may not be a huge money saver. Land sales for residential use were also up, accounting for 4% of all residential real estate sales in 2021. California is one of the two most expensive regions of the country to purchase land.

New Construction

HomeLight

MAY 19, 2021

The very first step to building a house is buying the ideal plot of land for your new dwelling. Does the land already have access to utilities like water, sewer, and electricity? Common zoning designations include: Residential: Areas designated for single-family homes. Industrial: Areas designated for factories.

Construction