The Demise of the Starter Home—Here’s Why They’re Being Replaced
Rising land costs and shifting buyer preferences are forcing builders to replace entry level homes with larger, more expensive ones
Across the Country, Developers Are 'Fighting for Land'
A strong demand for homes and a lack of supply will mean land prices will continue to rise
Lot Values Reached Record Highs in 2021
Lot values for single-family detached housing starts surged to new highs across the majority of Census divisions in 2021
Share of Smaller Lots Rose to Record High During the Pandemic
A large share of new for-sale homes were built on smaller lots throughout the pandemic, even as buyer preferences shifted in favor of spacious living
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Land Planning
The Nation’s Largest Builders Are Speeding up Land Purchases, but What Happens if the Market Cools?
Home builders across the U.S. are buying up lots at a lightning pace, but a cooling market could spell trouble for overconfident developers
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
Community Development
Restart Your New-Community Start-Up Process
Don’t overlook this critical process for transforming bare dirt into sellable product
