RIS Media

AUGUST 16, 2023

After a surprising decline in housing starts that perplexed pundits earlier in the summer, new construction ticked up last month, according to the latest new residential construction data from the U.S. Buoyed… The post New Construction Rebounds With 3.9% Census Bureau. Total housing starts enjoyed a 3.9%

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

“New home sales continue to be an outsized share of the housing market ,” Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS’ chief economist, said in a statement. The market for new homes is booming because the number of existing homes coming on the market has slowed to a two-decade low.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 2, 2021

If you’ve spent any time watching the real estate market this year or working in the field, you know we’re navigating one of the hottest seller’s markets on the books, and new construction has been an ongoing challenge. Falling Lumber Costs Could Level Out the Market. Will the result take immediate effect?

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RIS Media

MAY 17, 2023

1 issue in many regions and prices largely remaining resilient, homebuilders appear poised to add some much needed new homes to the market, with data showing another uptick in housing starts last month. With inventory back to being the No.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Tiffany Fletcher, VRM Mortgage Services HW: What does the current market and demand for REO assets look like? Balancing supply and demand is a delicate dance between new construction and existing properties.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 2, 2023

As they prepare to release their second quarter earnings reports, Zillow and Redfin announced a partnership to connect home builders with buyers in the market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2020

1 midsized housing market to watch in 2020 , according to Zillow, because of its draw for young professionals, families, and retirees alike. The demand is clear — the Boise housing market has just 0.3 months worth of supply, according to Keller Williams Realty Boise , and homes typically stay on the market for just five days.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 5, 2023

Buying a new construction home has its pros and cons. As the first owner, you'll enjoy the peace of mind of owning a brand-new property. New homes often require fewer repairs and updates since everything is up to date-and in good condition. For others, typical construction is what they have their hearts set on.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The real estate market in China, both commercial and residential, have been unwinding over the last few years. Chinese real estate investments extend beyond their borders and if those investors suddenly need to liquidate those assets to cover losses at home , many countries real estate markets could be negatively impacted. In the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Despite mass layoffs in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation, mortgage professionals still see opportunities in the market. Others allocated resources into digital marketing (31.1%), automation technology (26.7%) and market data (19.3%). Home price gains hit a new high , rising 0.6%

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. Unless you want to be waiting a long time to buy your first home, you should consider new-construction homes.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The acquisition marks a milestone in Zonda’s path to streamlining the new home shopping process. Zonda will be able to integrate its new construction data and tech platform with the leading portal for U.S. new home listings. Zonda also operates Livabl , Canada’s leading new construction listings site. “By

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The uptick in the sales pace resulted in just 439,000 new homes remaining on the market at the end of the month, representing 7.9 The backlog of new construction homes continues to emerge into the market just in time for the spring shopping season,” Nicole Bachaud, Zillow ’s senior economist, said in a statement.

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McKissock

MAY 6, 2022

New construction is treated a little differently by lenders, FHA, and the GSEs. When appraising new construction homes, you must take into consideration certain features and attributes that don’t necessarily apply to re-sales. Those requirements can make it hard to find other new construction comparables.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Compare that with a preexisting home’s median price of $396,300 , and it’s clear that buying brand-new might set you back tens of thousands of dollars extra. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 17, 2023

Getty Images One of the reasons many homebuyers are drawn to buying a brand-new home is that they often get to choose many of the home’s features to suit their tastes. But with new construction, you can call the shots on countertops, fixtures, flooring, paint colors, and so much more to make your home feel like, well, you!

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New construction homes are becoming increasingly popular. They offer many advantages, such as the ability to customize your home to your specific needs and wants, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your home is brand new. It’s important to do your research before picking the new construction home you want to be in.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

” The seasons ahead Industry experts believe that the purchase market will recover in the spring, despite the volatility. “Most listings are dilapidated homes or new constructions,” he said. “Homes in many markets are already starting to get multiple offers.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 14, 2022

The company said contractors on new constructions will be able to make use of its entire solution, which generates 3D models and exterior measurements, using blueprints of designs. In other words, it now supports both existing homes (through smartphone photos) and new constructions.

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Louisville Homes

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On a regular basis, acquiring good quality construction materials, visiting the construction site, and negotiating with the labor force, laborers, and painters is a physically challenging activity. In this piece, we’ll look at new construction pros and cons. Customization Is Amazing. Limited Options.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 2, 2023

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might shy away from the prospect of buying a brand-new home, assuming: It will cost too much. While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. New construction homes are more expensive.

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Inman

JANUARY 17, 2024

Find out how this innovator, and Guinness Book record-holder, is transforming the marketing of new construction. As part of Brandon Doyle's Snapshot series he talks to HomesUSA founder and CEO Ben Caballero.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 6, 2024

The tumultuous wave of the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the housing market landscape, leaving in its wake a trail of unprecedented shifts. However, amidst this flux, there are pockets of resilience—housing markets that have not only weathered the storm but have emerged stronger, with inventory levels surpassing pre-pandemic benchmarks.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Competition in the housing market is heating up heading into May and June. metros, with coastal California cities and Seattle leading the charge in monthly home value growth, according to Zillow’s newest market report. properties are spending minimal time on the market. Home prices are surging in major U.S.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 24, 2022

Should You Hire a Home Inspector For a New House? Should you get a new construction home inspection? The post Is a New Construction Home Inspection Needed? When you buy an existing home, a home inspection isn’t a difficult decision. But if you are buying […].

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Real Trends

MARCH 29, 2023

Builders responded in kind, gearing up the development of new homes to meet the growing demand. There was one problem, we were already at a new home deficit, making the new home market incredibly competitive. New homes began to linger on the market. The new homes on the market today are top-of-the-line.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

New construction homes and multifamily housing are on different tracks. Here’s why that matters, and what’s coming in the next year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Additional lockdowns and quarantines due to COVID-19 could put a dent in housing inventory and sales, potentially slowing down the market and putting increased pressure on buyers, the forecast said. The 2021 housing market will be much more ‘normal’ than the wild swings we saw in 2020,” said realtor.com’s Chief Economist Danielle Hale.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Federal Reserve ‘s effort to temper inflation has cooled the housing market that remains subdued with mortgage rates north of 7%. However, a silver lining in the subdued housing market is the strength in new-home sales. They were withdrawing volatility from the market, and they were lowering rates to benefit consumers.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 12, 2023

Buying a new construction home involves a different process than buying an existing home, and some people wonder if they need a real estate agent at all to buy one. While you technically do not need a realtor to represent you when you buy a new construction home, there are a few reasons it would be in your best interest to do so.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

New-construction homebuilders are using incentives to garner an outsized share of the current housing market and capitalize on buyer demand. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner checks the numbers to see how their strategy is working now and what it means for 2024.

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Norada Real Estate

JANUARY 27, 2023

When it comes to investing in residential real estate, there are only two basic types of property you can invest in – new construction and resale. New construction properties are those that are purchased directly from the builder or developer who constructed the property. In short, they are considered brand new.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There’s no doubt we’re in a seller’s housing market. With inventory at record lows, demand surging and prices on the rise, buying — even just finding — a home in today’s market is quite the challenge. Are you hoping to buy a home in 2021’s hot housing market ? A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market.

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Better Dwelling

AUGUST 7, 2021

Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows large advances in the Big Six real estate markets in Q2 2021. Both new and existing home prices increased very quickly. However, existing home prices grew at twice the rate of new homes. Canada’s Big […].

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Realtor.com

JUNE 24, 2021

In this latest installment of our new series, “ First-Time Homebuyer Confessions ,” we spoke with Nicole Krouse (who happens to be director of marketing at Realtor.com ). Nicole and Pat, however, were able to buy their house for just over half that sum by choosing new construction. So we thought, “Why not?”

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

Because of historic increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure, and a challenging reinsurance market, major insurance carriers like State Farm and Allstate are no longer issuing new homeowner insurance policies in California. The result?

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 11, 2021

Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Here’s what a few industry experts have to say about the housing market and how it will bloom this season. The experts are very optimistic about the housing market right now. The post Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?

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