Robyn A. Friedman

(6/9/26) If you’re thinking about purchasing a newly constructed home, prepare yourself for sticker shock. In addition to the rising costs of labor and materials, regulatory costs at the federal, state and local levels have added $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home, according to a new study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That’s 26.4 % of the average sales price of $499,500 as of January 2026. That’s why NAHB is advocating for the reductio

(5/18/26) Are you put off by the high cost of new construction? Well, don’t be. According to new research released this month by Realtor.com, buyers of newly built homes save an average of $25,335 over the first 10 years of ownership when compared to buyers of 20-year-old homes. The savings, due to lower energy bills and fewer major repairs, offset the higher upfront costs of purchasing a new home. “Homeownership is not a one-time expense, and the ongoing costs of owning a

(9/25/24) South Florida home buyers in search of new construction will soon have a new community to consider. Fort Washington, Pa.-based...