New Housing for-Sale Builders Market Report 2026

The new housing for-sale builders market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.0 trillion in 2025 to $2.11 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in suburban housing demand, rising availability of developer-controlled land, increasing reliance on traditional building materials, expansion in multi-family housing projects, steady demand for for-sale residential units.

The new housing for-sale builders market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.74 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of digital sales and design tools, rising focus on sustainable homebuilding practices, increasing development of mixed-use residential communities, expansion of smart home integration, continued growth in single-family and multi-family construction activity. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for single-family and multi-family developments, increased adoption of large-scale residential community projects, rising focus on developer-controlled land acquisition, expansion of mixed-use housing developments, higher emphasis on fast-delivery build processes and standardization.

The growth of the housing-for-sale builders market is expected to be propelled by the expanding residential sector. The residential sector pertains to regions or areas where people reside, typically in houses, apartments, or other living spaces. Housing-for-sale builders in the residential sector are responsible for constructing new homes on land owned or controlled by the builder. For instance, according to the United States Census Bureau in March 2023, the number of privately owned housing units approved by building permits in February reached 1,524,000 on a seasonally adjusted yearly basis, reflecting a 13.8% increase from the corrected January rate of 1,339,000. Consequently, the growth of the residential sector is a significant driver behind the expansion of the housing-for-sale builders market.

Major companies in the new housing-for-sale builders market are actively pursuing strategic collaborations to expedite the sale of new houses and gain a competitive edge. These collaborations aim to enhance marketing and sales efforts, increase brand visibility, and create growth opportunities in a competitive market. For example, in August 2023, Zillow Group Inc., a tech real estate marketplace company, partnered with Redfin Corporation, a real estate company, to expand Redfin users' access to a broader selection of newly constructed houses for sale. This collaboration also aims to increase the visibility of home builder listings on Zillow, streamlining the home-buying process. As part of this alliance, home builders working with Zillow will have their listings and communities syndicated to Redfin, starting in the fourth quarter of 2023.

In January 2023, ATCO Ltd., a Canada-based provider of modular structures, logistics, workforce, and residential housing solutions, acquired Triple M Housing Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ATCO strengthened its presence in the new housing for-sale builders market by incorporating a dedicated single-family modular home manufacturer and broadening its product portfolio and dealer network. Triple M Housing Ltd. is a Canada-based manufacturing company that supplies new housing for-sale builders.

Major companies operating in the new housing for-sale builders market are Brookfield Corporation, D.R. Horton Inc., Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, Lennar Corporation, TRI Pointe Group Inc., PulteGroup Inc., M/I Homes Inc., Toll Brothers Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., NVR Inc., Beazer Homes USA Inc., Fortin Construction Inc., Maronda Homes Inc., Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, Meritage Homes Corporation, Century Communities Inc., LGI Homes Inc., William Lyon Homes Inc., AV Homes Inc., M.D.C. Holdings Inc., Ashton Woods Homes LLC, Fischer Homes LLP, Gehan Homes Ltd., Highland Homes, David Weekley Homes Inc., Perry Homes LP.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the new housing for-sale builders market by increasing the cost of imported construction materials, fixtures, and building systems, resulting in higher development expenses and extended delivery timelines across residential, commercial, and land development segments. Regions heavily reliant on imported steel, lumber, and electrical componentsparticularly North America and Europeare experiencing the greatest impact. However, tariffs are also promoting domestic material sourcing, stimulating local manufacturing activity, and encouraging builders to adopt cost-optimized design and procurement strategies.

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Builders of new housing for sale pertain to businesses primarily engaged in constructing new homes on land owned or controlled by the developer, rather than the customer or investor, with the land being sold in conjunction with the house. These builders are involved in the construction of both single-family and multiple-family housing units.

The primary property types associated with new housing for sale builders include residential, commercial, industrial, and land. Residential property encompasses any structure or unit zoned for residential use, including single-family homes, multi-family homes, and condominiums. Businesses in this sector engage in both sales and rental activities, utilizing both online and offline modes for transactions.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the new housing for-sale builders market in 2025. The regions covered in the new housing for-sale builders market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the new housing for-sale builders market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The new housing for-sale builders market consists of sales of single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, multi-family houses, and detached houses or villas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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