US homebuyers can save a staggering $200,000 by building a new home instead of buying a used one — but on 1 condition. Is it still worth it?

On average, a brand new unit is roughly 37.5% more expensive than existing units, according to LendingTree’s analysis.
LBM Journal

Build time for single family home speeds up

Data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction shows that single-family construction timelines have shortened as supply ...

Builders ramp up price cuts on new homes to five-year high. They’re hoping a rate cut will rescue them.

Home builders are looking forward to a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the National Association of Home Builders said.
Professional Builder

Where Does the Typical Home Building Business Stand?

Recent survey data from the National Association of Home Builders show that home builders saw consistent business in 2024, ...

How a man salvaged Hurricane Helene rubble to build a new home after the storm's wrath damaged the southeastern U.S.

Despite the destruction from Hurricane Helene, John Saunby saw pieces worth salvaging and decided to use the debris to build a new home.

Single-Family Home Construction Falls Sharply Ahead of Fed Meeting as Builders Seek Rate Relief

Single-family home construction declined in August as builders pulled back in the face of weak demand and hoped for relief ...
Almanac Online

Beyond the box: How one Bay Area firm is redefining prefab with custom-designed homes

For decades, factory-built homes carried a stigma. People pictured boxy, cookie-cutter houses pulled from a catalog and churned out on an assembly line. CleverHomes is among a growing number of ...