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
Last year, the Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v EPA led to changes in the regulations that govern the “navigable” waters of the United States (“WOTUS”). The regulation does not clarify what constitutes a...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Sackett v. EPA case, property developers and homebuilders have been eagerly awaiting updated guidelines on the revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
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
What Are EntitlementsEntitlements are vested rights that allow you to develop a property for a certain use. For example, a 20-acre parcel of land zoned agricultural can be rezoned residential, commercial, or industrial. By doing so, the land has a vested right for...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Until recently, homeownership has been an attainable American dream. It is the preferred housing choice for American families because it builds wealth for the owner, generates tax revenue for the local municipality, and contributes to the well-being of the community....