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-Home Sales
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.
U.S. Housing Market Update June 2026: Existing-Home Sales Rise, New-Home Sales Fall, Inventory Improves
Existing-home sales rose in May, new-home sales fell, and inventory improved. Here’s what buyers and sellers should watch next.