Industry Newshomebuildinghousing marketconstruction techaffordability
Homebuilders Shift Toward Smaller, Cheaper Homes
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U.S. home prices continue rising despite slightly eased mortgage rates, with the median existing-home price near $400,000 last month and marking a 32nd consecutive year-over-year increase, the National Association of Realtors reports. Builders report cautious optimism as many new homes are now cheaper than existing listings in some markets, prompting use of smaller footprints, alternative materials, and AI planning to improve affordability.
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