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The New Build Boom: Why Buyers Are Shifting Towards New Construction

Blog posted On July 10, 2025

Buying old versus new, especially if you’re a first-time buyer, seems to have an automatic choice: older homes are likelier to be more affordable than brand new properties with fancy appliances. Does that long-held belief still hold true though? Due to recent trends, the pricing gap between existing homes and new construction has narrowed considerably. Let’s dive into this new build boom and the rising popularity of new construction, tackling how home buyers can benefit from these trends.

Exploring Space Efficiency in New Construction Homes

Blog posted On January 10, 2025

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the number of bedrooms in homes has reached a new high. This is a notable statistic since the number of people in any given household has declined over the past 40 years, meaning that American homeowners are dealing with an excess of space. The boom in housing space (bedrooms specifically) began decades ago, when “McMansions” started cropping up everywhere. CNBC reported that the Census data quoted just 7 million extra bedrooms in 1980; today, it’s reached 31.9 million! How should this impact the future of new construction homes going forward? Let’s explore space efficiency in new homes, specifically examining sensible designs over the excessive, wasteful constructions from the last few decades.

4 Ways to Save Money When Building a Home

Blog posted On February 04, 2021

Finding the perfect existing home can be hard when housing inventory is tight. Building a new house is a way your dream home can still become a reality. Unlike the upfront cost of buying a home, the cost of building is fluid. Though you will often know the rough estimate beforehand, the total cost can change as the project progresses. In order to help keep costs under control, here are four ways to plan your dream home’s construction.