A row of newly constructed houses.
Erik Heuser, the COO of homebuilder Taylor Morrison, said builders have more tools than banks when it comes to helping people buy homes.
  • Taylor Morrison's COO said builders can often offer homebuyers better rates on a newly built house.
  • Erik Heuser said builders can offer closing cost assistance, rate buydowns, and extended-lock rates.
  • Heuser said the company is focusing on using "the right arrow in the quiver" to help buyers.

We all know it's one of the most competitive housing markets in years.

High mortgage rates, home prices teetering near an all-time high, and historically low inventory are keeping many buyers — and sellers — on the sidelines.