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What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops
Two recent studies look at the factors hindering housing development near rapid transit
Credit for Builders Still Tight But Shows Some Easing
Credit for residential AD&C remained constrained during Q4 2023, but the good news is that tightening is less widespread than in recent quarters
Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose
Using state and city funds, San Jose, Calif., is embarking on repurposing another of the city's hotels to create much-needed housing
Record Number of Office-to-Apartment Conversions in Major Metros
The urban landscape in many cities is undergoing a shift, with more than a fourfold increase in office-to-apartment conversions since 2021
California Impact Fees Case Comes Before Supreme Court
The case, which asks how far cities and counties must go to justify impact fees, could have major consequences for housing in California and across the nation
A Smart Single-Family Infill Development Recalls Traditional European Charm and Detail
A compact infill lot transformed into a community of seven luxury single-family homes serves as a model for smart land use and engaging design
Planning + Development
How One Nonprofit Housing Developer in Roanoke, Va., Is Restoring the Vacant Middle
Restoration Housing is working to create 'Middle Housing' through historic preservation for the social benefit of limited-income families
Build to Rent
Build-to-Rent Market Expected to Ease in 2023, but Another Boom Is Likely in 2024, Experts Say
The build-to-rent market grew exponentially throughout the pandemic, but as demand cools amid fears of a 2023 recession, BTR developers are pulling back
Environmental
Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert
Arizona's water supply is rapidly disappearing, but that's not stopping new developers from taking over the dry West Valley of Phoenix
New-Construction Projects
Housing Starts Slumped in November Despite Retreating Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates fell slightly throughout November, but despite a gradual improvement in housing affordability, new housing starts and building permits posted monthly declines
New-Construction Projects
As Homebuyer Demand Wanes, Single-Family Construction Is Slowing
After a period of speedy development in high density markets, single-family construction is slowing nationwide
Business Management
Industry Strategies for Weathering a Market Correction
Home builders, BPMs, and real estate investors are adjusting their business strategies to overcome a market slowdown. Here's what they're doing differently...
New-Construction Projects
Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction
The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building
Planning + Development
Denver Officials Turn to Adaptive Reuse to Boost Housing Supply
Downtown Denver is home to dozens of empty office buildings, which present a prime opportunity for multifamily development, city officials say
Planning + Development
Student Housing Sector Makes Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery
College campuses are coming back to life after years of strict COVID-19 restrictions and remote learning ordinances, and an increase in enrollment is creating new demand for student housing
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
