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flag U.S. home construction in 2025 lags behind targets due to affordability, costs, and regulations.

flag The U.S. housing construction boom, aimed at addressing a long-standing shortage, is falling short of targets, with new home starts in 2025 lagging behind projections due to persistent affordability issues, rising material and labor costs, and regulatory hurdles. flag Despite federal incentives and increased developer interest, the pace of construction remains below what's needed to meet demand, particularly in lower- and middle-income markets.

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