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
Land Planning
Small Homes Face Push-Back in Michigan Cities
The Lansing City Pulse reports that local developers are fighting limitations in zoning and building codes that prevent the…
Oregon Bans Single-Family Zoning in Cities
The Oregon state legislature recently passed House Bill 2001, which would eliminate exclusive single-family zoning in areas around the state,…
In the Most Expensive Metros, Land Accounts for More Than Half of Home Prices
Analysis from Redfin shows that in expensive housing markets like San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, land prices account…
NAHB Urges USPS to Continue Curbside Postal Delivery
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction.
Seattle Could Ban McMansions
Proposed legislation in Seattle could ban large new homes while easing restrictions on accessory dwelling units.
The ban, proposed by City…
A New Septic System Could Reduce Pollution
NextGen Septic is a new system that treats wastewater for recycling or reentry into groundwater.
According to The Energy &…
The Exurbs Are Booming
Exurbs were the only U.S. region to see net year-over-year growth in single-family home permits in the first quarter of 2019, according to…
Eight Homes Replace One McMansion
A new community of eight small homes is being built on a lot that formerly held one single-family home in Clarkston, Ga.
Fast…
Utah Builder 'All-In' on Affordable Homes
Utah home prices are continuing their upward trend and many buyers are now…
Dallas' Rain Delay
In East Dallas, one of the hottest U.S. markets this year, new construction projects are experiencing weather delays lasting 30 days or longer,…
