Real Estate News 03/11/2026

Building material costs have surged 34% since 2020, adding roughly $10,900 to the price of a new home. A new Senate bill proposing tariff exemptions on construction materials aims to ease these cost pressures and support housing supply—though its path forward remains uncertain.

In The News:

Realtor–“New Senate Bill Aims To Lower Home Prices by Cutting Tariffs on Building Materials.“ (03-02-2026)

“The NAHB has been a proponent of excluding homebuilding materials from the tariffs..”

Multifamilybiz – “Thompson Thrift Hosts Ribbon Cutting for 276-Unit Verity Luxury Apartment Community in Thriving South Florida Market of Vero Beach“ (03-06-2026)

“Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, hosted a ribbon cutting for Verity, a 276-unit Class A multifamily community in Vero Beach..”

Redfin News–“Back on the Market: Relistings Jump as Home Sellers Bet on Stronger Spring Market” (03-05-2026)

“Nearly 45,000 sellers who delisted their homes last year relisted them in January—the highest January number in records dating back a decade..”

Fast Company –“States with the most—and least—housing market inventory heading into spring 2026” (03-07-2026)

“National active listings are on the rise on a year-over-year basis (+7.9% between February 28, 2025, and February 28, 2026).”

Reuters –“US housing supply gap widens further in 2025, Realtor.com says“ (03-03-2026)

“Realtor.com said in its 2026 Housing Supply Gap report the supply deficit ‌widened to an estimated 4.03 million homes last year from 3.80 million in 2024..”