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major wins for zoning and land use reform across the country as several states passed bold legislation to remove outdated barriers and make it easier to build homes.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...
by Rhett Loveman | Jul 8, 2025 | Insights
As we reach mid-2025, here’s a look at the housing market’s performance through May. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing single-family home sales are up 0.3% nationwide, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.67 million...
by Rhett Loveman | Jun 11, 2025 | Insights
Several new laws were signed during Alabama’s 2025 legislative session that impact real estate, development, and property rights: Zoning Appeals Reform (HB-218) Signed into law in May 2025, HB-218 standardizes the appeals process for decisions made by municipal zoning...
by Rhett Loveman | Jun 7, 2025 | Insights
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a sweeping tax and domestic policy reform package that offers powerful benefits for real estate developers, builders, and investors. While the bill still faces debate and...
by Rhett Loveman | May 10, 2025 | Insights
Last month we talked about eminent domain, the government’s power to take private land for public use, but developers need to remember that the Fifth Amendment gives private property owners the power to protect their property....
by Rhett Loveman | Apr 25, 2025 | Insights
Newly announced U.S. tariffs have raised questions about their ripple effects across industries. One sector that may feel the impact is residential land development, particularly in terms of construction costs. Materials Affected by Tariffs...
by Rhett Loveman | Apr 25, 2025 | Insights
Moratoriums on new subdivisions have become increasingly common in municipalities across Alabama. They are typically justified to stay ahead of growth, control taxes, and manage city services. While the intentions may sound reasonable, it’s...
by Rhett Loveman | Mar 24, 2025 | Insights
While this blog typically focuses on private land acquisition, the government also has power to acquire land through a condemnation process. Eminent domain power has been used since the nation’s founding to acquire property for public...
