Beyond the Buyer: The Ripple Effect of New Construction

Think New Homes Only Help Buyers? Think Again...

New construction eases housing shortages, stabilizes prices, and creates opportunities across all price points.

Building new homes benefits far more people than just the buyers moving in. When someone purchases a newly built home, they usually leave behind another property, which becomes available for the next buyer or renter. This sets off what’s called the “migration chain effect,” where each new home triggers multiple housing opportunities across different price points.

Research shows that building 100 new units can indirectly create up to 70 additional affordable housing openings. Even higher-end new builds ease pressure on the market by freeing up existing inventory, which helps stabilize prices. More supply means less competition, reducing bidding wars and slowing rent hikes. In the long run, steady new construction keeps the housing ecosystem healthy, balanced, and more affordable for everyone. (Upjohn.org)

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