by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Despite the economic effects and pressures of an election year, third quarter results revealed resilience in the homebuilding industry. Overall performance remained steady, underscoring the sector’s strength in the face of broader market...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Presidential election years in the United States are historically periods of heightened speculation affecting the real estate and stock markets. The anticipation of possible shifts in leadership can prompt changes in fiscal,...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
And Why They Shouldn’t Be.In the hundreds of municipal zoning meetings I’ve attended in my career, the same three objections to new growth and development have been made at each one: traffic congestion, storm water runoff, and school capacity. These concerns are...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Interest rates remain unchanged since the summer, but several cuts are projected for 2024.  A group of thirty-four economists, surveyed by the Philadelphia Federal Reserve in the United States’ oldest quarterly economic forecast...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Every successful development begins with securing the right piece of land; however, land is costly, the entitlement process is time-consuming, and developing the land is expensive. Enter the land-light asset model, which is increasingly prevalent in today’s...