Builders Shrink Homes, But Affordability Keeps Slipping
New homes sold in 2025 were nearly 12% smaller than a decade earlier, while their average price per square foot climbed 72%
New homes sold in 2025 were nearly 12% smaller than a decade earlier, while their average price per square foot climbed 72%
Sales fell 10.5% in July as inventory climbed, leaving builders increasingly dependent on price cuts, mortgage-rate buydowns, and other incentives
Why successful builder partnerships are built on trust, preparation, and consistent support long before the first loan application arrives
A Hunterbrook investigation found LGI buyers were 4X more likely to lose their homes than FHA borrowers