People who are breaking even aren’t motivated to sell, creating a lack of inventory

With a HERS Index score of zero and luxe features galore, the New American Home is a gold mine of innovation

With a 19 percent increase in sales from 2015, Irvine Ranch overtook The Villages as the nation's best seller last year

Homes available for first-time buyers dropped 12 percent last year, and starter homes now comprise only 25 percent of the total number of homes

The aging population is expected to significantly increase by 2035. By then, more than 800,000 older households will be buying new homes every year.

First-time buyers desire amenities and features such as separate laundry rooms, low-E windows, Energy Star–rated appliances, programmable thermostats, and exterior lighting