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Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers

Housing Wire

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. The state also finalized the sale of 450 acres of surplus land to support development of up to 3,500 new homes.

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San Diego Housing Market is Expected to Heat Up in 2025

Marco Santarelli

San Diego is indeed expected to be a competitive real estate market in 2025 , landing in the top 20 hottest markets according to a recent Zillow report. The index looks at the difference between the number of jobs added over the last two years and the number of building permits issued for new homes during the same period.

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Buying a New Build? What to Know as a First-Time Homebuyer

Redfin

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.

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Will It Be a Buyer’s Housing Market in 2025 or 2026?

Marco Santarelli

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. What Can Buyers Do Now?

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3 Reasons Why Houses Are So Expensive Right Now

Redfin

Zoning laws have limited new construction In many regions, WWII-era single-family zoning laws have limited the ability to build enough housing units. For example, in California, which has one of the largest housing shortages , 96% of available land is zoned exclusively for single-family homes.

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DataDigest: The pandemic housing frenzy never went away in these markets

Housing Wire

It shows about 50 people waiting in line at an open house in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. In much of suburban New Jersey, where new construction is rarer than cheap Bruce Springsteen tickets, the pandemic-era conditions never left. You land the client and get a commission, or you don’t and you get bupkis. “I