by Rhett Loveman | Sep 4, 2026 | Insights
The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers are considering a substantially narrower definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) through a supplemental notice revising portions of the rule proposed in November 2025. Only Perennial Waters Would Be “Relatively...
by Rhett Loveman | Aug 16, 2026 | Insights
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law in July, and it’s the biggest federal housing bill since 1990. It touches everything from homelessness programs to mortgage reform, and its central premise is one every developer and builder in this business...
by Rhett Loveman | Jul 20, 2026 | Insights
So far in 2026, eight states have put land-use reform on the books. State legislatures have begun rewriting entitlement and permitting laws in order to fix the housing supply problem. A primary focus has been permitting reform. Georgia’s SB...
by Rhett Loveman | Jun 24, 2026 | Insights
A recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) study found that government regulations, taxes, and fees add approximately $132,000 to the cost of a new single-family home, an increase of nearly $38,000 in just five years. Through SB 447, Georgia lawmakers...
by Rhett Loveman | May 9, 2026 | Insights
A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Alabama is a timely reminder that drainage issues can become a costly liability for both developers and builders, who are often treated as part of a unified operation when disputes arise. Combined with...
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...
