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New US residential construction declined in May to the slowest pace since the onset of the pandemic as an elevated inventory of homes for sale and high mortgage rates sapped the motivation to build.

The annual pace of new home construction pulled back last month after soaring in November, despite a historic shortage of housing inventory and falling mortgage rates. Housing starts came down by 4.3% ...

If you’re interested in building a new home in Saratoga, you’ll need to find reputable builders in Saratoga Springs. Fortunately, Saratoga County boasts numerous home builders with ample expertise and ...

Housing costs have surged more than 50% since the pandemic, but the traditional price gap where new-construction homes cost significantly more than existing homes has narrowed. There are notable price ...

Amid a housing shortage and an affordability crisis, US homebuilding heated up in February as builders anticipate demand for new homes to stay strong. One sure way to improve affordability is to ...

“Construction costs and market uncertainty slowed new home starts in the second half of 2025,” said Jon Pursley, director of planning. “However, permit levels remain well above historical averages, ...