Concord has a restriction when it comes to new dead-end streets: no more than 1,000 feet.  That limit is in place for resident safety, argues Deputy City Manager Matthew Walsh. If the city approves longer dead-end roads, and developers build housing on those roads, residents could become trapped during severe weather events and the homes […]

Construction Coverage has released the 2026 edition of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., revealing where demand is still surging despite a national slowdown. While home sales are down 8.3% year-over-year and price growth has cooled to just 1.1%, certain markets—especially in the Northeast—remain highly competitive, with homes selling quickly and often above asking. The analysis ranks markets using key indicators like price growth, days on market, and bidding activity to show where buyers are still facing intense competition heading into the spring housing season.