Real Estate Today Buying a New Construction House
Aug 22, 2025
Join REALTOR® Jacob Smith, an expert in Northwest Vermont's new home market, and Danushka Nanayakkara from the National Association of Home Builders. They discuss whether now is a good time to buy a new construction home amidst rising prices. Key topics include budgeting, homebuilder incentives, and the differences between production and custom builders. They also tackle the complexities and emotional aspects of the home-building process, and even debate if mirrored furniture is still in vogue!
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Reconsider New Construction Today
- Reconsider new construction as an attainable option since builders are pricing aggressively and offering incentives.
- Compare incentives, buy-downs, and long-term ownership costs, not just purchase price.
Builders Build Smaller, In Cheaper Markets
- Builders are delivering slightly smaller, more affordable homes and concentrating building in lower-cost Sunbelt metros.
- Size and location choices drive much of the national shift in new-home affordability.
Skip Mirrored Furniture Trends
- Avoid mirrored furniture trends and choose warmer, timeless materials like wood or stone for longevity and lower maintenance.
- Favor pieces that hide wear and fit multiple styles instead of high-shine mirrored finishes.