“买房送HOA费”？奥斯汀房价狂跌，新房变“烫手山芋”

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing U.S. real estate crisis has significantly impacted even the previously resilient new home market, with a notable decline in prices across major metropolitan areas [3]. Group 1: Price Decline - Approximately one-third of the U.S. real estate market has experienced year-over-year price declines, with new homes now seeing widespread price reductions [3]. - As of Q2 2025, the median listing price for new homes in the U.S. was $450,000, down over 12% from $512,200 in the same period of 2024 [3]. - The primary reason for the price drop is a surge in inventory levels across various regions [3]. Group 2: Cities with Significant Price Drops - The five cities with the most significant year-over-year price declines for new homes are: 1. Little Rock, Arkansas: -15.6% 2. Austin, Texas: -8.5% 3. Wichita, Kansas: -7.9% 4. Jacksonville, Florida: -7.8% 5. Cape Coral, Florida: -7.4% [4]. - Austin has been identified as the epicenter of the new home market collapse [4]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - During the pandemic, cities like Austin and Miami saw a surge in new home development due to an influx of remote workers, but demand has since plummeted, leading to excess inventory [5]. - The initial appeal of these markets has diminished due to rising costs and reduced attractiveness, resulting in fewer new residents [6]. - In Miami, high insurance and property management fees have deterred potential buyers [7]. Group 4: Seller Strategies - To stimulate sales, sellers are offering incentives such as covering closing costs, providing renovation subsidies, lowering mortgage rates, and even paying for property management fees [8]. - In Q1 2025, 44.4% of home transactions in the U.S. included "concessions," indicating seller anxiety and a shift towards a more balanced market, particularly in the South and West [8].