by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
The dwindling supply of available lots should be a matter of concern for every homebuilder, especially when considering two critical factors: 1) the process of developing a lot typically takes an average of 24 months; 2) lenders are increasingly cautious about...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Thanksgiving, a holiday deeply rooted in American culture, brings families and friends together to express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. It is a time for homecoming, and as families gather to give thanks, it’s an opportune time to reflect on how the...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
“Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” This well-known adage, often credited to Mark Twain, is familiar to many. It’s something we understand instinctively yet bears reiterating: land is a finite resource. Once developed, adapting land for alternative uses...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
There is an effort gaining momentum in state legislatures to create zoning laws that allow for creative solutions to the nation’s affordable housing crisis. Lawmakers in several states have approved legislation that allows for the “missing middle,” a term used to...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
The adage and number one rule in real estate is “location, location, location.” While it’s true that identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to location, public school districts are a key factor that causes property valuations to fluctuate from one area...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
When that perfect piece of property has a river (or a stream) running through it, the landowner must obtain an environmental permit before development can begin. Even standard development activities, such as the installation of storm pipe, waterlines, and roadway...
