{"id":25181,"date":"2025-09-03T14:51:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=25181"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:51:13","slug":"when-new-and-existing-homes-go-their-separate-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/when-new-and-existing-homes-go-their-separate-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"When New and Existing Homes Go Their Separate Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today&#8217;s housing market, new and existing home inventories are heading in opposite directions\u2014and that\u2019s a big deal for buyers and sellers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Going On?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Builders are busy\u2014and it shows.<\/strong><br \/>Newly built homes still make up only about 10% of U.S. home sales, but thanks to increased construction, new-home inventory is finally growing\u2014especially compared to the sluggish pre-pandemic years. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing homes are scarce.<\/strong><br \/>Listings of previously owned homes are stuck at roughly <strong>half the levels seen in 2019<\/strong>, creating fierce competition and multiple\u2011offer showdowns for mid-priced homes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A brighter outlook for future sales.<\/strong><br \/>After consecutive years of almost 20% declines in existing-home sales, a rebound seems likely\u2014with forecasts suggesting gains of <strong>10\u201315% next year<\/strong>, and possibly <strong>25\u201330%<\/strong> if more sellers enter the market. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Existing Homes Stuck?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many homeowners are reluctant to sell because they\u2019re locked into <strong>rock-bottom mortgage rates<\/strong>\u20142.5% to 3%\u2014that are rare in today&#8217;s market. Letting go of those rates isn&#8217;t easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, life keeps moving: from marriages and divorces to births, retirements, job changes, and relocations. Those milestones are nudging people toward selling\u2014if mortgage rates improve even slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Builders Have the Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Builders, by contrast, can easily increase supply. That flexibility, combined with smarter pricing and incentives, means <strong>new-home sales are rising even when overall sales remain soft<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even Virtual Viewings Can&#8217;t Slow Down Buyers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though overall sales dipped a bit in August, buyers remain motivated. About <strong>7% of purchases last month<\/strong> were finalized based solely on a <strong>virtual tour<\/strong>\u2014virtually unchanged from the year before\u2014a testament to how technology continues to reshape the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>In Motion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>New Homes<\/strong><\/td><td>Increasing inventory, leading to higher sales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Existing Homes<\/strong><\/td><td>Low supply holding back sales growth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Buyer Demand<\/strong><\/td><td>Strong, especially if rates improve<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Market Outlook<\/strong><\/td><td>New homes filling gaps\u2014existing homes may bounce back with time<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buyers:<\/strong> If you\u2019re considering new construction, now may be a golden opportunity\u2014stock and financing options are improving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sellers:<\/strong> Holding onto ultra-low mortgage rates makes sense\u2014but if you\u2019re prompted by life events and see even a slight dip in rates, it could be the perfect moment to make your move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agents &amp; Industry Pros:<\/strong> This divergence underscores the importance of adjusting your strategy\u2014embrace new-build opportunities while helping clients navigate limited resale options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> REALTOR\u00ae Magazine<br \/><strong>\u201cNew, Existing Home Supplies Diverge\u201d<\/strong><br \/>National Association of REALTORS\u00ae<br \/>Reprinted with permission<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s housing market, new and existing home inventories are heading in opposite directions\u2014and that\u2019s a big deal for buyers and sellers alike. What\u2019s Going On? Why Are Existing Homes Stuck? Many homeowners are reluctant to sell because they\u2019re locked into rock-bottom mortgage rates\u20142.5% to 3%\u2014that are rare in today&#8217;s market. 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