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Eight of LendingTree’s 10 leading growth markets are in the South, but more residents and housing do not automatically produce more closings
Consumer interest is growing, but concerns about durability, appraisals, code compliance, and resale value could complicate financing
New homes sold in 2025 were nearly 12% smaller than a decade earlier, while their average price per square foot climbed 72%
Median reported equity ranged from $130,000 to $425,000, giving loan originators a state-level view of borrowers’ potential second-lien capacity
More than half of recent sellers kept recording devices active, and nearly half of those who reviewed the footage said it influenced negotiations
LendingTree data shows millennials dominate mortgage shopping and match baby boomers’ $65,000 median planned down payment
