Top US Cities for Newly Built Homes See Increased Builder Activity

The top 10 cities to buy a newly built home in the US

Charleston, South Carolina. Kruck20/Getty Images Homeowners are still staying put, making it hard for homebuyers to find available homes for sale. The good news is that homebuilders are stepping up their efforts, especially in the South. Realtor.com ranked the top 10 metros for buying a newly built home, and most are in the Carolinas. Nearly halfway through the year, the housing market remains stuck in a familiar rut: Many homeowners with low mortgage rates are staying put, leaving prospect...