New England build times are the longest

There is nothing like the excitement and anticipation that comes with building a home. At the same time‚ it’s a complex process with many steps and challenges.

Share this homebuilding data¹ with customers to help them better manage expectations.

• On average‚ 7.5 months are needed before a single-family home is ready to be occupied. This includes a month for the permit process and 6.5 months for construction.
• Houses built for sale average 6.9 months from permit to completion. Houses custom-built by owners average longer: 12.3 months.
• Build times vary by region. New England has the longest at 10.4 months.

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“¹How long does it take to build a single-family home?‚” Realtor Magazine‚ last modified July 10‚ 2018.