by Rhett Loveman | Apr 8, 2026 | Insights
Zoning in Alabama traces its authority to the passage of Act 443 by the 1923 Alabama Legislature, which granted municipalities the power to regulate land use within their corporate limits. While zoning limits a property owner’s unrestricted use of land, it is intended...
by Rhett Loveman | Mar 28, 2026 | Insights
In the world of land development, timing is everything. Zoning and subdivision ordinances can shift quickly, often in response to public pressure or other community priorities, and those changes can dramatically impact projects already in...
by Rhett Loveman | Feb 24, 2026 | Insights
After years of underbuilding, the U.S. faces a shortage of more than 4.7 million homes. In response, several states are advancing zoning and permitting reforms designed to increase supply, streamline approvals, and improve affordability. Georgia: Faster Permits,...
by Rhett Loveman | Jan 15, 2026 | Insights
The Housing Affordability Crisis Reaches a Breaking Point Recent announcements by President Trump signal a larger focus by the administration on addressing housing affordability challenges. On January 7, 2026, President Trump announced that he was taking...
by Rhett Loveman | Jan 9, 2026 | Insights
As the new year begins, so do the predictions for the 2026 housing market. Here’s what the industry is saying: Interest and Insurance NAHB CEO Jim Tobin doesn’t expect significant relief on borrowing costs anytime soon, noting that mortgage rates are unlikely to...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 18, 2025 | Insights
Recently there has been an increase in smaller cities and suburban counties amending their regulations to require large lot sizes—often 15,000 square feet (SF) minimums. The amendments appear to be based on the mistaken belief that larger lot sizes will produce more...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 11, 2025 | Insights
The definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) is once again shifting as the Trump Administration’s EPA and Army Corps of Engineers propose a new rule. The WOTUS designation determines when federal permits are required for work on privately owned land...
by Rhett Loveman | Nov 11, 2025 | Insights
Home prices don’t start with lumber and concrete. They start with land and more specifically, with the entitlement process required to transform raw land into build-ready lots. The longer and more complex this process becomes, the more home prices...
by Rhett Loveman | Oct 17, 2025 | Insights
In an October 2025 decision, the Supreme Court of Alabama breathed new life into a lawsuit brought by a group of student-housing owners against the City of Tuscaloosa. It held that several constitutional claims, previously dismissed by the Tuscaloosa Circuit...
