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  • Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

    Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

  • Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows

    Home News Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows Washington, DC, June 2, 2025-Homebuyers are discovering a narrow price gap between new and existing homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). During the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of a new home was just $14,600 more than an existing…

  • Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

    Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

  • Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

    Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

  • Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows

    Home News Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows Washington, DC, June 2, 2025-Homebuyers are discovering a narrow price gap between new and existing homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). During the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of a new home was just $14,600 more than an existing…

  • Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

    Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

  • The pros and cons of buying a new build vs. an older property

    Kevin Shaw, national sales managing director, LRG Historically, older properties have been generally viewed as more desirable than new builds, mainly because their supply is finite and they can be in the very best locations. In addition, you tend to get a larger garden and driveway than with many newer homes. And, because of the…

  • Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

    Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

  • The pros and cons of buying a new build vs. an older property

    Kevin Shaw, national sales managing director, LRG Historically, older properties have been generally viewed as more desirable than new builds, mainly because their supply is finite and they can be in the very best locations. In addition, you tend to get a larger garden and driveway than with many newer homes. And, because of the…

  • Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

    Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

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