Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

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. If no rate protection is available, buyers should ensure they still qualify for their mortgage in case of a rate increase.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

Even the term affordable feels like a relic of the past, said Jake Vehige, president of mortgage lending at Neighbors Bank , who authored a recent report that analyzes housing conditions in rural counties with populations of less than 20,000. Another challenge is access to mortgage lending services. Rural areas of the U.S.

New Construction

Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

Rich Bradford, broker associate with The Bradford Team at RE/MAX One Realty in Haddonfield, New Jersey, said the results for his local market could be even better if so many potential sellers werent locked in by low mortgage rates. That would definitely help with the sale pricing of new construction.

Marketing

Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

home sellers offered concessions to buyers in near-record numbers during the first quarter of 2025 as rising housing costs , high mortgage rates and growing economic uncertainty continued to reshape the real estate landscape. According to a new report from Redfin , 44.4% Thats up from 39.3% at the start of 2023.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 17, 2025

For Buyers , Home Prices , First-Time Buyers , Mortgage Rates , Move-Up , New Construction , Rent vs. Buy , Inventory , Affordability , Buying Tips Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? Learn more!

New Construction

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As high mortgage rates reshape the housing market, existing homes are making up a larger percentage of for-sale inventory, and homebuyers are taking notice. Recently, the “lock-in effect” has kept homeowners with historically low-rate mortgages from selling, but this effect is easing. year over year in September.

As-is

Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

New-home sales have been a bright spot in housing markets across the country that have been struggling for years with high mortgage rates and low inventory. But the benefits of newly built homes are spread unevenly, as markets in the South tend to have more construction than other regions.

Construction

Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2025

Pandemic-era growth unsustainable Cape Coral saw a meteoric rise in home prices during the COVID-19 pandemic — driven by remote work, low mortgage rates and a migration wave from northern states. “The state also has had a lot of new insurers entering the market, and people are actually getting lower quotes. .

Agents

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Todays new construction report from the Census Bureau showed month-to-month growth in housing starts, but falling housing permits. However, employment for residential construction workers hasnt fallen at all, even with the decline in housing starts and permits.

Construction

Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, host and HousingWire President Diego Sanchez chats with Tom Davis , chief sales officer at Deephaven Mortgage. Diego: We’ve kicked off 2025 with mortgage rates that haven’t done much except go a little bit higher. A lot of folks were expecting a decline in 2025.

New Construction

Housing Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

The resulting housing market crash and the Great Recession led policymakers to overcorrect by tightening mortgage lending standards and limiting funds for new construction.

Lending

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Ground-up construction growth will be high to meet the population growth and meet the demand due to limited inventory. New construction volume levels have increased to 10-year highs with a percentage share of 33%. Deephaven offers an advantage and competitive edge with our Ground-Up Construction loan.

Investor

Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2025

Current homeowners who are locked into low mortgage rates and are staying in their homes longer are keeping the supply of existing homes low. New construction has not been able to keep up with demand. It is going to take years before we are back at that level, maybe not even until the 2030s. million, down 13.5%

Sales

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

He also pointed to low mortgage rates as another positive for homeowners. Simonsen: I’ve talked about “the great stay” and how the labor market parallels the housing market, where I’m not leaving my mortgage because I’ve got a good mortgage. But ultimately, the big lever here is mortgage rates.

New Construction

Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2025

The price gap between new and existing homes fell to a record low in the second quarter of 2025 — making newly built properties a more affordable option for many buyers, according to Realtor.com ’s quarterly new construction report released Thursday. The nationwide premium for new homes dropped to 7.8% to $418,300.

New Construction

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

Builders are feeling cautiously optimistic as they start 2025, buoyed by an ongoing shortage of inventory of existing homesmany of which are locked up by homeowners reluctant to sell due to elevated mortgage rates. Although housing completions were up for the full-year 2024, they were down in December, dropping 4.8% from November and 0.8%

Construction

Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

That’s according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from ICE Mortgage Technology. An early look at March data from the enhanced ICE Home Price Index (HPI) shows that home prices are softening across the country, which ICE says is largely driven by stabilized mortgage rates , which have been holding around 6.6%-6.7%

FHA loan

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Adding to the potential shortage in years ahead are stubbornly high mortgage rates and tariffs that could slow new construction. A renewed interest in the senior housing market could also spur higher prices and waitlists, two things that lower-income older Americans can ill afford.

Marketing

Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2025

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. Failure to provide it constitutes a violation of state consumer protection law for any party acting in a business context.

Inspection

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

26 in Dallas, provided valuable insights into the forces shaping the mortgage and housing markets in 2025. Logan Mohtashami, an expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem and lead analyst for HousingWire, set the tone with this optimistic message. It should be about helping lenders win new business, not just cutting expenses.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 22, 2025

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!

New Construction

Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2025

The importance of this acquisition The housing market is undergoing a transformation, with new home construction playing a pivotal role. As we analyze aging housing stock, demographic trends and pent-up demand, we see new home construction as a pivotal component of total home sales in the coming decades.

Construction

Redfin

JULY 9, 2025

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?

New Construction

Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2025

Southern markets lead in construction growth In 2024, 16 of the top 50 housing markets outpaced the national median in both new-home permits and price moderation. Ten of these 16 markets were located in the South , where new construction continues to expand inventory levels.

Construction

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

“The parts of the country where prices are falling the most are places that had a lot of new construction during the pandemic that is still just coming online now,” Fairweather said. That means there are a lot of new condos and homes in places like Miami bringing down prices.

Marketing

Inman

JULY 29, 2025

New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller.

New Construction

Keeping Current Matters

JULY 3, 2025

Buyers who are in the middle of a big change in their lives, a new marriage, a growing family, or a new job still need to move, no matter where mortgage rates are. million homes this year (not including new construction). And they may be looking for a home just like yours.

New Construction

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This massive database goes back multiple decades and is consistently updated with each new census. Its the best place to find average mortgage rates. Federal Reserve Economic Data, or FRED : Shows economic data, GDP, unemployment rates, and more.

Pre-approval

BAM Media

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Despite ongoing challenges like high mortgage rates and stretched budgets, these top 10 markets have found ways to thrive. Inventory Recovery and New Construction Lead the Way Housing inventory is rebounding, with November 2024 marking the highest number of homes for sale since December 2019. McAllen, TX, stands out, with 61.7%

New Construction

BAM Media

MAY 20, 2025

Byron Lazine broke down Zelmans insights in todays Hot Sheet : Read on for a quick overview of Zelmans thoughts on home builder sentiment, new construction versus existing homes, and a NAR-backed bill that could incentivize small landlords to sell. Mortgage rates are back near 7%, and many buyers have hit pause.

New Construction

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As the 21st transaction made under the company’s LHOME Mortgage Trust, Kiavi’s total volume of notes offered sits at $5.8 It also launched a new construction financing product for builders. billion since 2019. The company reportedly originated $6.5 billion in loan volume last year, up 46% from 2023.

Land

Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2025

Growth in mortgage, rentals Since flaming out of iBuying in late 2021, Zillow has gone all in on its “ Super App ” strategy, seeking to be a one-stop shop for home buyers and seller. In building out this plan, Zillow has expanded into mortgage, through Zillow Home Loans , and has grown its presence in rentals.

Agents

BAM Media

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Heres what Fannie Mae expects: Mortgage Rates: Declining modestly to 6.4%, but still elevated compared to pre-pandemic norms. Mortgage Rates: Modest Decline but Still Elevated Fannie Mae predicts mortgage rates will average 6.4% Existing Home Sales: Improving slightly to 4.25 million, up 4.8% from 2024, yet near 30-year lows.

Agents

Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 19, 2024

In September 2024, single-family home construction surged, indicating a renewed interest among homeowners and builders alike, particularly in the Northeast. This increase is largely attributed to a dip in mortgage rates, making it more affordable for families to invest in their own homes. increase from the previous month.

Construction

BAM Media

JULY 24, 2025

Even with a slight dip in mortgage payments, costs remain near all-time highs. Where Cancellations Are Happening the Most Redfin’s analysis of 44 major metros found the highest cancellation rates in Sun Belt markets, many of which have high levels of new construction and increasing insurance costs. Las Vegas , NV – 19.7%

Sales

BAM Media

JANUARY 4, 2025

With mortgage payments nearly tripling in 10 years, renter tenure is higher than ever, especially among older generations. From rising mortgage payments to generational differences, heres what the data reveals about how long renters are staying in their homesand why. Redfins recent analysis of 2023 renter tenure data from the U.S.

Construction

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

New Construction Final Walk-Through Checklist – Ensuring a Seamless Home Inspection A new construction final walk-through checklist is essential in inspecting a newly built home. By following this checklist, potential problems can be identified and addressed promptly, ensuring a smooth transition into the new home.

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