Nationwide, newly built homes now sell for a median $205 per sq-ft, below $212 for existing homes, making new construction the typical value play.
That pricing shift showed up in one-third of major US markets, reversing years when new homes usually carried a higher price per sq-ft.
Builders have been more willing to cut prices and offer incentives, especially where construction expanded and available inventory created stronger competition recently.
For buyers, that means new homes may be worth a closer look, particularly in well-supplied areas where negotiating room has improved meaningfully.
The broader takeaway is simple: adding more homes remains the clearest affordability path, though slower permitting could threaten some of that progress.
Author: Jennie Shook
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New Homes Offer Better Value Nationwide
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Months of Supply Drops: Sellers See a Tighter Market
Months of supply in Prescott Valley fell by nearly a third this summer, dropping 32.9% year-over-year to just 4.0 months. This signals a tighter market, giving sellers more leverage and often leading to faster sales. If you’re thinking of selling, conditions are in your favor.
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Prescott Valley Performing Arts Presents: The Rocky Horror Show
Prescott Valley is getting ready for a delightfully mysterious night at the theater. Prescott Valley Performing Arts presents The Rocky Horror Show at Main Street Theatre, with performances scheduled for October 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2026.
Whether you are planning a date night, gathering friends, or looking for a memorable local experience, this live theatrical production offers a fun way to support the arts in our community. The October 31 schedule includes a special midnight show for an extra dose of Halloween atmosphere.
Tickets are $35 online and $37 at the box office. With multiple performance dates, it is easy to choose the evening that works best for your group—though Halloween night is sure to be especially popular.
Save the dates, invite your favorite theater fans, and visit https://www.pvchamber.org/events/details/prescott-valley-performing-arts-presents-the-rocky-horror-show-14327?calendarMonth=2026-10-01 for event details and tickets. As a local real estate professional, I love highlighting the events, entertainment, and community experiences that make Prescott Valley a great place to call home.
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Por qué la energía solar se vuelve estándar y no opcional en la construcción de viviendas nuevas en Arizona
Los compradores de vivienda en Arizona cada vez más esperan que la energía solar sea una característica estándar en las casas nuevas, y no un lujo adicional. Los constructores están preinstalando el cableado para paneles solares, anticipando que los compradores los instalarán poco después de la compra. Con la alta demanda de refrigeración que eleva los costos de electricidad, la energía solar se considera esencial para una buena planificación financiera. La eficiencia energética se ha convertido en un argumento clave de venta, especialmente en comunidades planificadas competitivas, reflejando un cambio de la adaptación posterior a la integración solar antes de la mudanza.
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Millions of homeowners could finally get a tax break that’s been frozen since 1997
A bipartisan bill aims to double the capital gains tax exclusion for home sellers, increasing it from $250,000 to $500,000 for singles and from $500,000 to $1 million for married couples. This change, frozen since 1997 despite rising home prices, could encourage longtime homeowners to sell, boosting housing inventory and addressing affordability concerns. The bill has gained support from about one-third of Congress.
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Honoring the Significance of Indigenous Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People
We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day.
We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous communities.
