Builders discount more but keep prices flat while resale values slip
Housing Wire • 5/7/2026
Summary
Urban new-construction homes are scarce and significantly more expensive than existing properties. Builders are focusing on suburban development and managing prices to address weaker demand, as indicated in a Q1 2026 report from Realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors. The median listing price for new-construction homes was $449,373 in Q1 2026, while resale values are slipping.
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