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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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Deephaven’s Tom Davis: ‘Either you take market share, or someone takes yours’

Housing Wire

For example, 30% of purchase transactions were new construction last year. If you’re a loan officer, you should have a construction product that focuses on builders, developers and Realtors. And, its focusing on areas like construction, non-QM, the fix-and-flip and second lien production.

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How non-QM loans boost mortgage originator for success in 2025

Housing Wire

Buyers want affordable new homes, yet new construction listings are still playing catch up with their high-priced counterparts. Equity solutions Home renovations and debt consolidation are two avenues toward financial prosperity for borrowers. Now, construction homes dominate purchase transactions in the market.

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How New Hampshire is looking to alleviate its housing crisis

Housing Wire

If you can attract someone right out of college or early in their career to stay or come to New Hampshire, apartment living is a great option for people at that stage in their life, said Rob Dapice, the executive director and CEO ofNew Hampshire Housing. Housing industry experts attribute this to the states restrictive zoning laws.

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Beyond rates: How Flagstar’s expertise and support drive broker success

Housing Wire

We specialize in non-agency loans, including bank statement loans, government lending, new construction and renovation products, and HELOCs , positioning us as a leader in the industry.” .” Our success is driven by our exceptional team and an expansive product portfolio.

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July’s new housing activity jumps back up amid increased demand

Housing Wire

Additionally, remodel volume – a subset of maintenance that includes renovations, additions, and alterations – increased 2.59% while spend decreased 1.59% year over year. Last month, Buildfax estimated if single-family authorizations and existing housing activity continue to gain, new construction could stabilize in the Fall.

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Construction worker shortage has reached “crisis” levels

Housing Wire

For career switchers looking for a new path that doesn’t necessarily require a college degree, they could do worse than the building trades. Around one-third of construction workers are immigrants, and a growing number — now about 11% — are women. Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory. Presented by: Auction.com.