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
White Knight
Ben Anderson contacted the landowner and offered assistance in overcoming five hurdles that stood in the way of development on the site.
The Virtues of a Long Escrow
Wayne Colmer's firm has developed and built approximately 600 homes in his 16 years as an independent builder/developer. The common thread: All the homes were built in communities where entitlements are tough to come by.
Specialists Offer Urban Expertise
A new crop of brokers aims to fill that niche with services that go beyond simply finding multifamily and mixed-use sites.
Online Land Auction Unique
The federal government will open bidding on 3,700 acres in Orange County, Calif., this fall, and the real estate community will pay close attention.
Fish & Wildlife Calls Species Act 'Broken'
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently declared the Endangered Species Act broken and in need of repair.
Ryland Pays Big for Bad Land
Ryland Homes is offering to buy back homes for the original selling price from residents of its Lexington Manner subdivision in Butler Country, Ohio, after hazardous lead levels were discovered in yards earlier this year.
Planning + Development
Use Entitlement Contingencies in Contracts
The difference between a profitable land deal and one that ends up as an expensive mistake is often found in the details of the contract you draft
An Alternative Financing Solution
With impact fees as high as $60,000 in some parts of the country, moderately priced homes with fees passed on by builders are increasingly out of reach for targeted buyers.
New Laws Take Aim at Lawsuits
The tendency to litigate against builders, developers and trade contractors for even minor repairs has risen to such a level that state legislatures have been taking action.
A Progression of Public Spaces
Public outdoor spaces usually come in two packages: the public park and the greenbelt with walkway/activity pathway.
