New Home Sales Up 12.7% From Last YearAccording to the latest New Residential Sales Report from...

October 10 2018

New Home Sales Up 12.7% From Last Year

According to the latest New Residential Sales Report from the Census Bureau, new construction sales in August were up 3.5% from July and 12.7% from last year! This marks the second consecutive month with double-digit year-over-year growth (12.8% in July).

The report also states that the percentage of new construction sales in the $200-$299k range has continued to break away from the $300-$399k range.
This shows that builders are starting to build lower-priced homes that will help alleviate some of the inventory challenges in the starter and trade-up home categories. The chart below shows the full breakdown.

Whether you're looking to buy a model home or build a dream home, we offer some great construction loan options. Give me a call today today to see what may work for you!

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1. Pay an additional 1/12th of your mortgage payment every month

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Jamie Goulas

Loan Officer Primary Residential Mortgage

Jamie Goulas

Loan Officer Primary Residential Mortgage