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HUD, USDA reach accord on energy-efficiency standard for new construction

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have settled on new energy-efficiency standards for the construction of new single-family and multifamily homes. The implementation timeline varies based on the type and location of new construction.

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The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns

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Using growth indicators that measure upcoming construction and development, southern metros take eight spots in the top 10 list. in new construction, 7.2% in builder/developer land, 4% in recent build and 1.1% The top three metros are Lakeland, Florida. Austin, Texas, and Raleigh, North Carolina. in recent permits.

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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

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.

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Midwest, Northeast housing markets stay hot amid national cooldown

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I think that we’ve underbuilt for 13 years in this country and in this state, so definitely, new construction is in order, she said. I’m just concerned about the price of new construction when we rely so much on imported goods for building these homes. We just don’t have a way at the local level.

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Tom Davis shares non-QM opportunities to capitalize heading into 2025

Housing Wire

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.

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New-home sales hit highest level since 2021

Housing Wire

New home sales continue to be a bright spot in a dismal housing market. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development shows new-home sales registering at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000, good for a 6.7% Even better, new home sales for the calendar year 2024 are estimated at 683,000, which is 2.5%

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Dearth of new construction strains migration hotspot of Alabama

Housing Wire

While a lack of existing home inventory is certainly part of the problem, Ellison said that in Birmingham, agents and buyers are also facing a lack of new home inventory. New construction is backed up,” she said.