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.
Land Buy Sets Profit Potential
Builders who develop land need to carry this model further to determine what they can pay for raw land.
Off-Load Your Brownfield Risk
One of the biggest impediments to doing a deal for brownfield land revolves around future liabilities and who retains that risk.
Storm-Water Compliance Documents
Steps thousands of builders need to take to cover themselves as states await federal approval of storm-water procedures.
Partnering All the Way
Under terms of a rolling option agreement, William Thomas Homes was required to take down finished lots under a predetermined time line. Because it owned a 50% stake in the land development company, it received the lots for half the retail markup.
A Backdoor Project Management Deal
In exchange for managing the building and sales of all remaining units in the first two phases, Menke and Hunihan were able to control and profit from land they never owned.
Incentive-Based Agreement
Milestone is strictly a development firm, and the lots for the 40 'stacked' townhomes, if secured, will be sold to one of two home building Giants that are regular customers.
How to Control Land Without Owning It
Five builder-developers demonstrate a few of the many ways cash-free and cash-lean deals get done.
How to Avoid Storm-Water Limbo
Steps thousands of builders need to take to cover themselves as states await federal approval of storm-water procedures.
