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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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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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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.

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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Struggling To Find a Home To Buy? New Construction May Be an Option.

Keeping Current Matters

Buying a new construction vs. existing home typically means you’ll have fewer repairs to do. Established neighborhoods also have more developed landscaping and trees, which can give you additional privacy and curb appeal. New Construction May Be an Option. Plus, you won’t have as many little projects to tackle.

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New home sales continue to climb in 2023

Housing Wire

New home sales started off 2023 on a positive note, rising 7.2% Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday. On a year-over-year basis, however, new home sales are still down 19.4%. Looking ahead, experts are optimistic about the spring selling season for new construction.

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Strong new-home sales reflect still-strong demand

Housing Wire

New-home sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 661,000 in January, according to data published Monday by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). Additionally, mortgage applications for new homes surged in January as a lack of existing homes for sale continued to fuel the demand for new construction.

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