Not much exists east of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and East White Lane. But construction is planned to begin soon on new homes and a shopping center expected to transform the area.

New construction helped make up the difference last month as demand jumped for single-family homes in Bakersfield amid a shortage of older properties for sale. Purchases of newly built homes in ...

From high living costs and housing to access to health care, the new legislation aims to address statewide issues.

Homes under construction, by comparison, have a months supply of 14.8 months—the second-highest level on record behind 2008—while completed homes have a rather competitive supply of 3.6 months.

New construction or existing home: Helping your buyer decide As an agent, do a thorough analysis to fully understand your client’s needs, long-term goals, and preferences.

Some of the best opportunities may be for those in the market for new construction. Late last year, Susan Narta, 66, was looking for a new home in the greater Nashville, Tenn., area to be closer ...

New home sales surged in May, as buyers looked to new construction as an alternative to the low inventory of existing homes for sale. Sales of newly constructed homes were up 12.2% in May from ...