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5 min readIn One-Third of Major Markets, New Homes Cost Less Per Square Foot Than Existing Homes
Sun Belt markets where building has boomed account for most of the markets where new construction offers the best value
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2 min readAugust 2026: Building permits declined while single-family completions fell to the lowest pace since 2019
Single-family housing starts surged in August, but headwinds are rising
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4 min readHomebuilding Continues to Lose Ground, as Permitting Slips to a Post-Pandemic Low
Completions fell for the third straight year in 2025, and permits are running nearly 20% below their pre-pandemic trajectory
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August 2026: Building permits declined while single-family completions fell to the lowest pace since 2019
Single-family housing starts surged in August, but headwinds are rising
August 2026: Building permits declined while single-family completions fell to the lowest pace since 2019
Single-family housing starts surged in August, but headwinds are rising
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