Event Brief
Shrinkflation shrinks Tampa-area homes as costs rise
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: A LendingTree study finds new single-family homes have shrunk by about 300 square feet, with average builds about 12% smaller over the past 10 years. The report links the change to rising construction costs, creating an affordability issue for buyers.
WHO: LendingTree (study); home builders and prospective homebuyers in the Tampa real estate market
WHAT: New single-family homes are getting smaller while construction costs rise, worsening affordability.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Rising construction costs are contributing to smaller home sizes, creating an affordability issue.
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