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Land Planning

How Zoning Impacts Housing Development

Amid the ongoing housing shortage, an online tool shows how zoning and land-use codes play a part in new-home development

Land Planning

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

Government + Policy

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

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Q+A

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

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

Outdoor Living

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

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Land Planning

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

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Affordability

These Are the Most Affordable Alternatives to Single-Family Homes

In a high-cost housing market, manufactured homes and vacant lots offer buyers an affordable alternative to single-family home purchases

Land Planning

Colorado HBA Receives Land Donation to Expand Workforce Development Programs

Careers in Construction Colorado recently received a land donation from the Case family valued at $2.8 million, which the nonprofit will use to expand its workforce development initiatives

Land Planning

A Lack of Vacant Land Is Leading to a Rise in Teardowns

In states where inventory is low and vacant land is scarce, builders are tearing down existing homes and starting from scratch

New-Home Sales

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

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Land Planning

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

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Land Planning

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

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Land Planning

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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How Zoning Impacts Housing Development

Helena Habitat for Humanity Aims to Build 1,000 Affordable Homes

How Eminent Domain May Be Used to Respond to Climate Crises

Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships

10 Housing Markets Where Vacancy Rates Are the Highest

Pending Home Sales Are Back Up

These ZIP Codes Have the Highest Home Prices