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
NAHB
Home Builders Feel the Squeeze of Record-High Lot Prices
NAHB Policy Briefing | Home builders contend with climbing lot prices; building material prices for residential construction keep increasing
Land Planning
Lot Values Reach Record High Price
Lot values are approaching prices seen during the 2005 and 2006 housing boom
Construction
Increases in Land Holdings, Permits Point Toward More Supply
Permits and land purchases point toward an increase of supply over the next two years, says John Burns Real Estate Consulting. For-sale and for-…
Planning + Development
Here's Where Land Prices are Up the Most
Land prices are spiking across the country, and one economist calls it one of the hottest commodities in existence today. Some parts of the…
Housing Giants
Home Builders Ask: Where’s the Land?
You still need a checkbook, but for home builders finding and acquiring land also requires planning, perseverance, and thinking outside the box
Land Planning
The Present and Future of Land Demand
Two large housing trends are expected to push up competition for land, says Greg Vogel, founder and CEO of Land Advisors Organization. The white-…
Business Management
Linda Purdy on TRI Pointe's Goals and Challenges in the Colorado Market
TRI Pointe's Linda Purdy shares her perspective on acquiring land, building homes at attainable prices, and other challenges for growing the home builder's Colorado division
Land Planning
Builders Want to Build but What About the Land?
"You can’t just pour more beans in the top of the funnel and produce more coffee.”
Planning + Development
Land Demand ‘On Fire’ Across the Country
Nearly all top land brokers reported their markets were experiencing intense demand in the third quarter of 2020. In just the second quarter, 60%…
Comfort + Health
Making the Spa Life Your Permanent Home
Rancho La Puerta, in Tecate, Mexico, is one of the world’s leading spas. The haven for health and wellness seekers is renowned for its organic…