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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
3 Min Read | 🏡 New Home Inventory Rising, But Why It’s Not 2008 + 📅 Local Updates You’ll Want to See
Brandon Lecocq
August 29, 2025
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"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin
Hey Everyone,
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Ridgeline Rundown!
You may have seen headlines saying new home inventory is at its highest since 2008. Sounds scary—but it’s not the same. Back then we had an oversupply. Today, we’re still short on homes because builders underbuilt for 15 years.
Bottom line: more new homes now means more options for buyers, not another crash.
As always, I’m here to guide you with honest advice, real strategies, and a personalized approach that makes a difference. Have questions? Let’s chat and build a plan that works for you.
Table of Contents
Mortgage Minute
There’s no single source for mortgage rates—the “going rate” is what lenders offer in real time. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey showed 6.56% today, the lowest since October 2024, but it lags last week’s data.
MND’s daily index reflects the current market more accurately, putting top-tier rates at 6.50% after dropping sharply following Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech.
That 6.50% is a best-case scenario (780+ credit, 25% down, conforming loan). Rates vary by lender and points, but the key takeaway is we’re at another long-term low—being able to say “6.5%” is just a bonus.
Featured Listing
The Insider’s Guide to Real Estate | Tips
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary.
But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed to get clicks. So, you may not be getting the full story. A closer look at the data and a little expert insight can change your perspective completely.
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Military News and Updates
VA studies how psychedelic therapy can help veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is studying how psychedelic-assisted therapy could help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
“We have over 12 studies going on right now within the VA that deal with psychedelics, MDMA, psilocybin and others, and we’re continuing to push forward on that,” VA Secretary Doug Collins said.
Feel free to reach out with any real estate questions—I’m here to help, no matter the state!
Referrals are the biggest compliment, so send anyone my way. Until next time!
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