U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors place rebar at footing of retaining walls on June 20, 2019, in Calexico, Calif. (Photo by Mani Albrecht/U.S. Customs and Border Protection) An ...
The American dream of homeownership faces a growing obstacle: land acquisition. Soaring land costs, complex regulations, and fragmented ownership are squeezing affordability and hindering housing ...
At the same time, the entire land acquisition process—especially for production builders—is being re-engineered toward lighter capital footprints and faster turns. In theory, that’s smart. In practice ...