Helena Habitat for Humanity Aims to Build 1,000 Affordable Homes
A new Habitat for Humanity project in Helena, Mont., aims to deliver 1,000 affordable housing units and outdoor community amenities
How Eminent Domain May Be Used to Respond to Climate Crises
Eminent domain, which grants the government power to take private property for public use, has displaced thousands of Americans for the sake of infrastructure in the past, but it may be used for a better purpose in a global climate crisis
Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships
Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more
NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers
NAHB Chairman's Message: An NAHB Land Development Committee working group is creating educational resources to help make land-use policy information more accessible
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
North Carolina Habitat for Humanity Buys 100 Acres of Land for Workforce Housing
The Sandhills, NC, office recently bought 100 acres of land to build workforce housing for hundreds of families
Builders
Builders and Developers Report Tighter Credit in the First Quarter of 2022
Availability of credit for land acquisition and development worsened at the start of 2022, builders say
Land Planning
Land Market Records Largest Gains in Nearly a Decade
Land sales saw a substantial uptick throughout 2021 as demand for housing development reached a new high
Land Planning
How Suburban Sprawl Poses a Challenge for the U.S. Economy
Suburbs are sprawling again, but a lack of buildable residential land is pushing lower-income Americans out of the housing market
Q+A
IHP Capital Partners' Richard Whiteley Discusses Land Opportunity for Home Builders
For builders seeking buildable lots, migration, remote work, and renters are all having an impact
Land Planning
How Home Builders Are Seeking Out Low Risk Land Acquisition
Some builders are cutting back on their investments to navigate a nationwide land shortage
Land Planning
How Land Banking Could Help Builders Battling Shortages
National builders are turning to land bankers to mitigate the risks associated with land ownership
New-Construction Projects
Construction Loans Are Increasing With More Availability
Builders are finding improved conditions for construction credits as effective interest rates increase
Planning + Development
Builders Reporting Developed Lot Shortages
Along with labor and material shortages, home builders are struggling to find available lots
Business Management
Restart Your New-Community Start-Up Process
Don’t overlook this critical process for transforming bare dirt into sellable product
Build to Rent
The Factors Intensifying the Built-for-Rent Land Demand
Built-for-rent (BFR) developments remain the hottest housing type, but investors struggling to find existing stock are moving to find land for new…
