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
Big Opportunities for Builders
Three unmet needs and the market shifts they signal are a call to innovation; a chance for differentiation
Billion-Dollar Margaritaville-Themed Active Adult Community Planned For Florida
A new development for residents 55 and older is perfect for retiring Parrotheads.
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“Surban” Areas Blend The Most Desirable Traits Of Urban And Suburban Living
Experts have a new term for the type of places that incorporate accessible urban amenities into more relaxed suburban settings.
…10 Cities Where The Land Is Worth More Than The Home On It
In some U.S. cities, the value of the land actually outweighs that of the house that sits on it. Realtor.com…
A Sprawling Phoenix Is Reviving Its Downtown
Phoenix is known for being spread out over 518 square miles, but the nation’s sixth-largest city is experiencing its strongest urban…
Top-Selling Master Planned Communities Are Getting Smaller
Rising land and construction costs have cut the best sellers' total sales in half from a decade ago
Cities Free Up Land That Was Set Aside For Parking
After 70 years of almost continuous growth, the rate of parking spaces per bedroom for new construction has been on the decline since…
Coastal Real Estate Markets Brace For Rising Tides And Sea Levels
Along the Atlantic coast, including South Florida, New Jersey, and South Carolina, the areas that flood the most have had slower real…
Neighborhoods Of The Future Address Ongoing Societal Issues
A non-profit design firm has a bold strategy to tackle affordable housing. It introduced Hex House, a 450-square-foot home kit that…
Scarcity and Solutions for the Home Building Industry
Shortages add pressure, but they also prompt inventive solutions
