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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why Builders Are Adding Separate Entrances to New Homes

from The Housing Economy with Fexingo: Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, and Real Estate Markets · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend among homebuilders: designing new homes with separate entrances — either for a home-based business, a multigenerational living arrangement, or a short-term rental. They anchor the conversation in the current housing market, where the median home sale price is $403,200 and mortgage rates hover near 6.52%, squeezing affordability. Builders are adding flexible layouts to attract buyers who need extra income or space. The hosts cite specific examples like PulteGroup's new 'Flex Suite' option and Lennar's 'Next Gen' model. They also touch on zoning changes in cities like Phoenix and Austin that are making these designs more feasible. The episode connects the trend to broader shifts in work-from-home culture and the rise of the 'house hacking' movement. #SeparateEntrances #HomeBuilders #MultigenerationalLiving #HouseHacking #FlexSpace #PulteGroup #Lennar #HomeDesign #Affordability #Zoning #Phoenix #Austin #RealEstateTrends #WorkFromHome #Economics #HousingEconomy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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