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Writing on land, lots, and the work of getting them builder-ready.
Oct 23, 2026
What Mortgage Rates Are Really Telling Us About the Housing Market
Mortgage rates are squeezing entry-level buyers, while luxury and custom buyers keep buying and Western Pennsylvania stays stable. The housing market is not one market.
Oct 19, 2026
Jedi Mind Tricks Don't Work on Zoning Boards
Manifesting will not get you a permit in 30 seconds. Patience and respect for the regulator across the table come closer to real magic.
Oct 16, 2026
HOAs in Residential Development: Who Really Requires Them, and Who Should Pay
Most new communities need an HOA because governments require ponds, mailboxes, open space, and sidewalks but will not own them. Here is how we keep HOAs narrow, and a fix: make HOA fees a property tax credit.
Oct 12, 2026
Why Landowners Should Partner With a Developer, Not Just Sell to One
A cash offer is not always the best deal for a landowner. Partnering with a developer can mean fair payment up front, a share of the profit, and a say in what gets built.
Oct 9, 2026
Evaluating a 55+ Residential Development: Lessons from St. James Gate
A visit to St. James Gate, a 55+ patio home community, shows what developers can learn from studying projects they do not plan to build.
Oct 5, 2026
The Real Challenge of Land Development: Permitting
Permitting is the hardest part of land development. Here is why developers and regulators clash, and how working with regulators gets projects moving.
Oct 2, 2026
How to Value Land for Development: A Primer
What sets the price of raw land per acre? Location sets the baseline, but terrain and zoning decide how many lots the land can produce, and that drives its value.