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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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New Construction Insights
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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
Housing Starts and Permits
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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
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