Brand-new homes can cost less than older ones in these booming housing markets

If you’re shopping for a new home, one region of the U.S. in particular offers competitive pricing and an abundance of choice. The South leads the country as the best region for buying a brand-new home, according to a new report from Realtor.com . Eight out of the 10 leading metro areas for buying newly built houses are located in the Southern U.S., with Charleston, South Carolina, leading the way