Could 3D-Printed Homes Solve a Worsening Affordability Crisis?
Experts say 3D-printed home building could solve a housing supply deficit and a growing affordability crisis, but its success hinges on more widespread acceptance from an industry that has traditionally regarded change with hesitation
Housing Starts Slowed in December as Buyer Demand Continued to Soften
Home builders held off on new-construction projects in December as soaring mortgage rates put a dent in homebuyer demand
Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert
Arizona's water supply is rapidly disappearing, but that's not stopping new developers from taking over the dry West Valley of Phoenix
Single-Family Permits Fell Sharply Throughout 2022
Single-family building permits decreased in all four regions in November 2022, but multifamily permitting closed out the year with strong gains
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New-Home Sales
New Listings Fall as Total Single-Family Inventory Rises at the Start of 2023
New-construction projects are boosting housing inventory and sustaining high home prices even as would-be sellers pull back
New-Home Sales
Why First-Time Buyers Should Consider New Construction
Entry-level homebuyers opting for resale homes to save money upfront are missing out on a number of affordable benefits that come with purchasing new construction
Market Data + Trends
Will Inventory Fall to All-Time Lows Again in 2023?
Despite a sudden uptick in purchase applications, total housing inventory is on the verge of falling below 1 million for only the second time in recent history in 2023
New-Home Sales
Debunking the Myths—Why Buying a New-Construction House May Be a Better Alternative
First-time buyers have traditionally strayed from new-construction homes in favor of more affordable existing houses, but buying new also offers a number of can't-miss benefits
New-Construction Projects
As Builders Struggled to Find Lots, 9 Percent of All New Homes in 2021 Were Teardowns
An elevated share of new homes completed in 2021 involved a structure that had to be torn down and rebuilt
New-Construction Projects
Housing Starts Slumped in November Despite Retreating Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates fell slightly throughout November, but despite a gradual improvement in housing affordability, new housing starts and building permits posted monthly declines
New-Construction Projects
A Record Number of Housing Units Were Under Construction in November
Single-family housing starts are declining, but a sharp rise in multifamily construction sent the total share of new housing starts to a record high in November
New-Construction Projects
As Homebuyer Demand Wanes, Single-Family Construction Is Slowing
After a period of speedy development in high density markets, single-family construction is slowing nationwide
Design
A Texas Empty Nester Home and Studio With Room for Family, Too
A renowned residential designer takes on the task of creating his next home, and the result is both beautiful and functional
Building Technology
Tampa Startup Introduces First 3D-Printed Home to the Bay Area
Tampa-based Click, Print, Home recently unveiled its first 3D-printed residential project in the Tampa Bay area
