New-home sales reverse course, climb 7.5% in October

Sales of newly built homes climbed 7.5 percent between September and October to a seasonally adjusted rate of 632,000, according to data released Wednesday from the United States Census Bureau. Continue reading

Ownly builds partner network to Shopify new construction sales

Ownly, a company that provides home builders a solution for online retail functionality, has established a couple of partnerships to further its goal of making buying new construction homes as easy as “couch to contract.” Continue reading

Homebuilder sentiment drops another 5 points in November

Confidence dropped to its lowest level among homebuilders seen since June 2012, according to the latest National Home Builders Association/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index on Wednesday. Continue reading

3 in 10 homes on market are newly built, the highest share in decades

A home for sale today is nearly twice as likely to be newly built than in 2019 as a glut of unsold projects reaches the market, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

Selling new construction: 5 tips for working with property developers and buyers

For first-time homebuyers and empty nesters, construction projects such as subdivisions, townhouse complexes and condominiums are often the perfect mix of convenience and ease. Continue reading

How to help buyers prepare for new construction realities of today

Helping a buyer prepare for the purchase and development of a new construction home is a nuanced task. The Agency’s Santiago Arana offers strategies to help you guide and advise your clients through every step of the process. Continue reading

New construction scores a modest win as housing starts jump 12%

Monthly housing starts rose 12.2 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,575,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. August 2022 levels fell 0.1 percent year over year. Continue reading

Spending on construction dipped in July amid market slowdown

Spending on construction in the U.S. has been growing for years, but amid rising rates and a stalling market that trend appears to be coming to an end. Continue reading

Annual rent growth slows for 2nd straight month in July, report says

Redfin said it expects rental growth to continue to slow, but markets with strong job growth and limited new housing construction will likely continue to experience large rent increases. Continue reading