#1 Answer to the Housing Shortage: New Construction

The biggest challenge to today’s housing market is the shortage of housing inventory for sale. A normal market would see a six-month supply of homes for sale. Currently, that number is below four months. This is the major reason home prices have continued to appreciate at higher levels than historic averages.

The good news is that builders are now starting to build more homes in lower price ranges.

Builder Confidence is Up

The Housing Market Index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that builder confidence increased last month. HousingWire quoted NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz about the reason for the increase in confidence amongst builders.

“The HMI measure of future sales conditions reached its highest level since June 2005, a sign of growing consumer confidence in the new home market. Especially as existing home inventory remains tight, we can expect increased demand for new construction moving forward.”

Builders are Meeting the Needs of Today’s Purchaser

Builders are not only jumping into the market – they are doing a better job of matching current demand. The Wall Street Journal recently reported:

“In a shift, new households are overwhelmingly choosing to buy rather than rent. Some 854,000 new-owner households were formed during the first three months of the year, more than double the 365,000 new-renter households formed during the period, according to Census Bureau data.”

The WSJ article went on to say:

“Home builders are beginning to shift their focus away from luxury homes and toward homes at lower price points to cater to this burgeoning millennial clientele.”

The graph below compares 2016 to 2017 new construction sales by price point. As we can see, builders are slowly beginning to shift to prices more favorable to the first-time and non-luxury buyer.

#1 Answer to the Housing Shortage: New Construction | Simplifying The Market

Bottom Line

There is a drastic need for a larger supply of home inventory to meet the skyrocketing demand. Builders are finally doing their part to help rectify this situation.  If you are exploring the real estate market for a new build or a resale home, give me a call for more information – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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12733 W Banyan Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375

$639,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,890 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6759547
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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37520 W Padilla Street Maricopa, AZ 85138

$639,990
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,240 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6695735
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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37565 W Padilla Street Maricopa, AZ 85138

$639,990
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,240 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6699191
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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37627 W Padilla Street Maricopa, AZ 85138

$639,990
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,240 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6704039
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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7647 W Nosean Road Peoria, AZ 85383

$639,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,982 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6717910
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$639,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,143 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6722732
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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11510 E Utopia Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$639,990
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,800 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6761333
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
''Welcome to the Garnet at Destination at Gateway in East Mesa. This modern desert home features 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, and 2 dens. Enjoy soaring 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors, and a gourmet kitchen with a 36-inch gas cooktop, wall oven, built-in microwave, and refrigerator. The kitchen boasts white shaker cabinets with champagne bronze hardware, quartz countertops, and a tile backsplash. The open great room leads to a covered patio through a 4-panel sliding glass door. This home also includes washer and dryer, and features wood-look tile throughout. ''

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$639,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,150 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6767735
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Brand new community in North Peoria! This stunning single story home offers 2,150 sq ft of functional living space. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, den, and a 3-car tandem garage. The open concept kitchen is perfect for entertaining and features a large Island, walk-in pantry and stainless steel appliances with gas range. It also offers our Timeless Palette which includes white painted 42'' cabinets, ivory quartz kitchen countertops, arctic white kitchen backsplash, and 6x24 wood looking plank tile in all the common areas. The great room offers a 4-panel center sliding glass door so you can step out into your covered patio to enjoy indoor/outdoor living in your backyard with friends and family. Great location close to dining, freeways, parks, and entertainment!

4114 W La Mirada Drive Laveen, AZ 85339

$639,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,163 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6763741
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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11464 E Utah Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$639,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,702 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6761747
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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17139 W Hackamore Drive Surprise, AZ 85387

$639,945
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,660 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6771863
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$639,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,108 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6737857
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to 1391 North Alexis Drive where curb appeal greets you when arriving at this beautiful, updated home on a corner lot (with a neighbor only on one side!). Every smart buyer is sure to appreciate that the driveway is shaded by a Texas Mountain Laurel and the front windows and yard are shaded by a gigantic Texas Ebony Tree. This home is well-landscaped in the front and backyard with mature shrubs and palms. Now, step inside and fall in ''house-love''! This home features a spacious split floor plan with the primary bedroom to the right upon entering, and the other bedrooms at the opposite end of the house, with a ton of amazing features in between, including a home office! Sky-high vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light can be found throughout this home, and the light colored wood like tile flooring perfectly compliments the cool color palette. Are you seeking a spacious living room that can accommodate gigantic sofas or sectionals and a flatscreen TV with views of your backyard oasis? Picture yourself entertaining in this crisp kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a double oven and brand new dishwasher, overlooking a sizable formal dining room and unique home bar. There's so much to enjoy! Down the hall, you'll find the linen closet and two secondary bedrooms which are about equal in size and share a full bath. The home office overlooks the entryway to the home so you can keep an eye on things while you WFH, OR convert it easily into bedroom #4. The primary bedroom has more views of that backyard oasis, and can accommodate sizable bedroom furniture. There's a private en suite bathroom with separate shower and tub, two sinks, a LARGE capacity walk-in closet. There's even more fun to be found out back in the U-shaped backyard where you can have it all! Enjoy your covered patio while you gaze beyond the walls at your neighborhood scenery with soaring palms and views of lush leafy trees, take a dip in your sparkling pool, entertain outdoors with the massive island and built in grill, and have peace of mind knowing that your dogs or other pets are safe with their own gated area with newer gravel and turf. The Superstition Meadows neighborhoods have such a great sense of community, host holiday events, and boast many original owners and so many friendly faces. THIS is the place you'll want to call home for years to come, so get ready to plant some roots on Alexis Dr!

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