by Rhett Loveman | Sep 21, 2025 | Insights
Alabama has over 450 municipalities and 67 Counties. Each one has a different entitlement process and timeline. The lack of a uniform, streamlined, entitlement process throughout the state increases housing costs around the state and creates...
by Rhett Loveman | Sep 21, 2025 | Insights
Alabama needs consistent bonding standards to streamline development and boost economic activity. Developers expect bonds, but the cost, requirements, and release timelines are often unclear at a project’s outset. There are generally two types of bonds used...
by Rhett Loveman | Sep 1, 2025 | Lot Sales
February – August 2025 Rank Based on Lots SoldSubdivision$ Volume# of Lots SoldLot Price 1Sandy Ridge$7,991,000.00106$75,387.00 2Camden Park$5,015,959.0089$56,359.00 3Rimel Farms$6,421,750.0085$75,550.00 4Stonehenge$5,994,000.0084$71,357.00 5Colonial...
by Rhett Loveman | Aug 19, 2025 | Insights
2025 brought major wins for zoning and land use reform across the country as several states passed bold legislation to remove outdated barriers and make it easier to build homes. Around the country lawmakers are rethinking zoning, parking, impact fees,...
by Rhett Loveman | Jul 15, 2025 | Insights
Years ago, Alabama passed legislation giving local governments the authority to create Improvement Districts—public corporations designed to fund infrastructure like roads, sewer, water, parks, and parking through tax-exempt bonds. These bonds are...