Master-Planned Communities Outperform National New Home Market in Mid-Year Report
According to RCLCO Real Estate Consulting's mid-year report for 2026, sales within the top 50 master-planned communities (MPCs) increased by nearly 3% compared to early 2025. This growth contrasts with a broader national decline in new home sales of 5.6% year-over-year as of June 2026 due to economic uncertainty and affordability challenges. The Villages, Florida remains the top-selling community for retirees, while Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota ranks second overall and leads among multigenerational communities. Southwest Florida also saw strong performance from Wellen Park (Venice) and Babcock Ranch (Punta Gorda), with sales increases of 37% and 28%, respectively. The Houston metropolitan area led the rankings, contributing nine out of fifty top-selling MPCs, while Florida accounted for 44% of all ranked community sales. RCLCO's report highlights how trends in these communities can serve as an indicator for broader housing market health.
Topics: economic_impact master-planned_communities new_home_sales