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The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns

Housing Wire

in new construction, 7.2% Places poised for growth but not at the top of the list include Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin, which have all seen recent land use changes. Lakeland measured 4.6% in land use change, 0.8% in builder/developer land, 4% in recent build and 1.1% in recent permits.

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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. Buying a new construction home is an exciting but complex process.

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Developer sues Denver over requirement to pay into affordable housing fund

Housing Wire

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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Florida Housing Sets New Bar With $285M New Construction Listing

Marco Santarelli

The Florida housing market is undeniably hot right now, making headlines with a record-breaking $285 million new construction home hitting the market. According to Realtor.com , this ocean-to-lake estate is poised to shatter records as the most expensive new construction single-family home in the country. Absolutely not!

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New Construction vs. Existing Home: Which Is Better to Buy?

Redfin

The decision between new construction and an existing home can be a difficult one for both first-time buyers and seasoned property owners alike. Key takeaways New construction homes pros include modern design, energy efficiency, lower maintenance, and customizable options. What is a new construction home?

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What will it take to rekindle the senior housing market?

Housing Wire

Adding to the potential shortage in years ahead are stubbornly high mortgage rates and tariffs that could slow new construction. This is because they prefer to age at home closer to friends and family, something that is being made increasingly possible by advances in design and technology.

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Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

Housing Wire

The eight companies accepted into the 2025 REACH program include: Foyer , a financial technology firm offering tools to help consumers save to buy a home, including a 401(k) for homeownership concept and personalized guidance Guest House , a platform that automates home preparation services such as staging, cleaning, photography and moving to help (..)