Realtor.com® Ranks the Top Metros for New Construction in 2026

Charleston takes No. 1 as new-home listing prices are 12.2% below existing homes; Southern markets claim eight of the top 10 spots AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight of the 10 best metros for purchasing a newly built home are in the South, according to the second annual...