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
Build-for-Rent Trend Growing in Master Planned Developments
As built-for-rent housing gains acceptance, it is increasingly being included in master planned communities, John Burns Real Estate…
How To Get a Free Tiny House in Your Backyard
A new startup is looking to address California’s housing crisis by building backyard apartments in exchange for a share of the rental profits,…
New Homes Face Threat of Flooding in Coastal States
At the current rate of construction, 17,800 homes built after 2009 will be at serious risk of climate change-induced flooding by 2050, …
Smart + Resilient Cities
Current Building Patterns Could Put 802,555 Homes at Risk of Flooding by 2050
Coastal cities are seeing an uptick of building in flood-vulnerable areas, putting an estimated 802,555 homes at risk of 10-year flood inundation…
New Zoning Law Severely Limits Housing Options in Des Moines
A plan passed by Des Moines’ city council severely limits the types of new housing that can be built, from minimum lot size requirements to…
Half of Homebuyers and Sellers Oppose Housing Density
A new survey from Redfin found that 53% of homebuyers and sellers support limiting housing density in their neighborhoods, while…
Philanthropists Fight Blight in St. Louis
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and Bill Pulte of Pulte Group have committed to funding the demolition of abandoned buildings in St. Louis, the St.…
The Single-Family Ban in Oregon Could Triple Portland’s Available Housing
If it passes, Oregon’s ban on single-family zoning could triple the for-sale housing stock in Portland, Redfin reports.
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New Amazon Headquarters Aggravates Housing Shortage in Northern Virginia
Amazon’s newest headquarters is already putting stress on Northern Virginia’s lacking affordable housing, Curbed reports.
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How Will California’s Housing Market Respond to the Ridgecrest Earthquake?
A short-term housing slowdown is expected in the California metros hit by last week’s Ridgecrest earthquake, MarketWatch reports…
