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Is buying a new-build the answer for home buyers?

Newly constructed homes now cost less than existing homes in many U.S. markets, reversing a years-long trend.

Host Robin Young speaks with Joel Berner, a senior economist for Realtor.com, about tips for prospective buyers and the outlook for new construction.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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