The U.S. Cities Leading the New Home Boom

New report from Realtor.com® ranks the metros leading the charge on affordability, availability and climate-smart new construction for today's buyers AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the U.S. facing a housing shortage of nearly 4 million homes, new residential construction is critical to restoring affordability and expanding access to homeownership. A new report from Realtor.com® identifies the Top Metros for New Construction, the markets stepping up and delivering the best combination of a ...