JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — New data reveals a significant shift in how homes are being built in Jacksonville. A recent study found that new houses are, on average, 16% smaller than those built just eight years ago.

And it’s not just Jacksonville. The trend of building smaller homes is happening across Florida. In fact, the state ranked in the top 10 states with the biggest decrease in home size from 2017 to today.

The study, conducted by Level Frames , used data from the U.S. Census and the National Association of Home Builders to show this clear shift, whether future homeowners realize it or not.

The reason, according to William Sharp, a realtor with House & Haven, isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about cutting costs and making homes more affordable in today’s tough economic climate.

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