Lennar’s 12.9% Incentives Show the Cost of Moving New Homes
Lennar delivered 20,519 homes with incentives at 12.9% of price — about $48,000 a home — while trimming 2026 guidance. What it says about new construction.
Builder Incentives
Spec Homes Explained: Why Builders Discount Completed Inventory
Spec homes are move-in-ready or nearly finished builder homes. Here’s why builders may discount completed inventory.
Builder Incentives Explained: Rate Buydowns, Credits and Upgrade Packages
Builder incentives can lower costs, but buyers need to compare rate buydowns, closing credits, upgrades and total price carefully.
New Construction vs. Existing Home: Which Is the Better Deal in 2026?
New construction may offer incentives, while existing homes may offer better locations. Here’s how buyers should compare both in 2026.
New Construction in 2026: Builder Confidence Slips, Housing Starts Drop, and Incentives Spread
Housing starts fell, builder confidence slipped, and incentives spread. Here’s what new construction buyers and sellers should watch in 2026.