According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold jumped to 389,000 units in September 2012 on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold slipped 0.3 percent in August 2012 to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 373,000 units sold.

As reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, 372,000 new homes were sold in July on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

Sales of new homes slipped 8 percent in June.

As reported by the Census Bureau, 369,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

The April New Home Sales report suggests that the market for newly-built homes is as strong as the market for existing ones.

Sales of new homes ticked lower in March, unexpectedly.

Sales of new homes fell to the lowest levels in four months last month.

321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000.

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold in December 2011 slipped 2 percent to 307,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis nationwide.

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.

If you plan to buy of new construction in 2012, don't expect today's low prices. Like everything in housing of late, the market for newly-built homes appears to be improving.