Homebuilders are in deal mode right now. Here’s why. There are more new builds on the market than usual. Now, this doesn’t mean builders are overbuilding. But it does mean they're motivated to sell their current inventory before they build more – and that’s good for buyers like you. It’s why the majority are offering incentives like rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and free upgrades. And roughly one-third are even cutting prices. The opportunity to get a good deal is there. You just need a partner to help you make the most of it. DM me if you want to know which builders are offering the best incentives in our area. #NewConstruction #Homebuilders #KeepingCurrentMatters






 




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Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part.
That’s where townhomes come in.
Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of today’s housing supply, and that shift is opening doors for first-time buyers in a way we haven’t seen in years. That’s because they offer a more realistic path to step into homeownership without stretching yourself too thin, especially in a market where affordability can still feel tight.
There Are More Townhomes To Choose From
Builders are building more townhomes than they have in decades. In fact, when you look at data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), nearly 1 in 5 new single-family homes being built today is a townhome. That's the highest share on record (see graph below):

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If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash?
No matter what you may hear in the news, there’s no reason for alarm. In reality, data shows builders aren’t racing ahead, they’re actually starting to tap the brakes.
Builders Are Pulling Back, Not Piling On
Permits (applications to start building new homes) are one of the best early indicators for what's next for home construction. And right now, building permits are trending down, not up. Here’s why that’s so important.
In the years before the housing crash of 2008, builders really ramped up their production of single-family homes (the red arrow in the graph below). And unfortunately, they built far more homes than the market actually needed. That oversupply le ...

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same.
That’s why more buyers are turning to new construction – and finding some of the best deals available today.
Why? Today, many builders have more homes that are finished and sitting on the market than normal. And that means they’re motivated to sell. They’re running a business, and they don’t want to sit on their inventory. They want to sell it before they build more homes. And that can definitely work in your favor.
As Lance Lambert, Co-Founder of ResiClub, puts it:
“In housing markets where unsold completed inventory has built up, many homebuilders have pulled back on their spec builds—and many are doing bigger incentives or outright price cuts to move unsold inventory.”
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If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity.
Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive
It’s easy to assume a new build will cost more than an existing home, but that’s not necessarily true, especially right now.
Data from Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the median price of a newly built home today is actually lower than a home that’s been lived in already (an existing home):
So, why’s this happening? As Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, explains:
“This largely reflects two trends: New homes are getting smaller on average, and builders are doing more price cuts.”
If you’ve ruled out new construction based on price alone, it’s time to take another look. Talk to your local re ...