Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Josh Dorfman shares how his company, Planted, is changing the way we build homes using fast-growing grass instead of trees. He also talks about raising capital and what the future of sustainability looks like in homebuilding. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/sustainable-growth-in-housing-josh-dorfman-tlp132

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this year-end episode, Ryan and Charles share their predictions for what 2026 will bring to housing, land development, and real estate investment. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-2026-predictions-land-development-tlp131

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Jack Rowe and Ken Mitchell return to talk about doing land deals the right way, the risks of chasing fast money, and why walkability is more than just sidewalks. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/walkability-myths-land-flipping-risks-staying-power-tlp130 After 125+ episodes, I went back through 80 podcast transcripts to look for patterns that kept showing up across conversations. I pulled those into a short res...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Stephanie Fogelson joins the show to explain what title insurance really is and why it's essential for land developers. We explore her career journey and the role title plays in protecting property deals. Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal Management Software - Find Parcel Ownership Info, Manage Deals Visually on a Map, Track Owner Conversations, and More. Never let another deal slip through the cracks. Start a free 14-day t...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles cover the Fed’s recent rate cut, the growing affordability gap in the housing market, and a proposed federal bill aimed at boosting supply and lowering costs. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-fed-affordability-gap-housing-bill-tlp128

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Kevin Maevers joins the podcast to talk about attainable housing, public engagement, and how developers can work with cities and communities to solve housing challenges. Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/public-engagement-land-development-kevin-mae...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this bonus industry news episode, Ryan and Charles talk about growing energy demands from AI, how Texas is attracting foreign real estate investors, and whether the Fed is quietly shifting back to money printing. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-ai-grid-foreign-buyers-texas-fed-qe-tlp126

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Jay Knight shares lessons from nearly five decades in homebuilding and development. He talks about his family business, affordable housing, and what’s really holding back young developers today. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/lessons-from-47-years-in-development-jay-knight

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles cover HUD’s new hotline for reporting illegal residents in public housing, the growing divide in home pricing trends across the U.S., and whether OpenAI’s infrastructure deals are financially sustainable. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-hud-whistleblower-housing-imbalance-ai-fallout-tl...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Jordan Smith joins Ryan to talk about how he left oil and gas to build homes designed to last 100 years. In this episode, they explore what it really takes to build homes the right way. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-100-year-home-mindset-with-jordan-smith-tlp123 Episode sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal Management Software - Find Parcel Ownership Info, Manage Deals Visually on a Map, Track Owner Conversati...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Bill Reiman, CEO of R.K. Reiman Construction joins Ryan to talk about how he’s helping grow his family’s custom home building company in Florida, by focusing on leadership, systems, and doing honest work. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-lead-a-custom-home-team-bill-reiman-tlp122 Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles break down some hot government topics, including 50-year mortgages, potential new stimulus checks, property tax proposals, and the impact of political decisions on the housing market. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-50-year-mortgages-trump-2k-stimulus-property-tax-kill-tlp121

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Lisa Cabral from MBK Rental Living joins the show to talk about designing rental communities that feel personal, welcoming, and built for real people. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-resident-experience-comes-first-lisa-cabral-tlp120 Episode Sponsor: Groov Lot Management Platform - Schedule a demo at https://letsgroov.com/demo.

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan chats with Dave Kotter, founder of Hybrid Debt Fund, about streamlining real estate lending, trends in multifamily, RV parks, and why small bay industrial is gaining attention. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/rv-parks-manufactured-housing-development-dave-kotter-tlp119

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan and Charles cover the Fed’s recent interest rate cut, Beazer Homes' approach to affordability, and the role of manufactured housing in solving the housing crisis. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-fed-cuts-beazer-rejects-downsizing-manufactured-housing-fix-tlp118

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Nick Larson, a real estate attorney and developer, to break down how urban renewal authorities (URAs) help smaller developers unlock hard-to-develop land. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-urban-renewal-makes-deals-pencil-nick-larson-tlp117

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan Glick talks with Ari Rastegar, founder of Rastegar Property Company, about how a $3,500 land deal during law school led to millions of square feet in real estate development. Ari shares lessons on zoning, land strategy, and why personal growth has been key to his success. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/3000-lot-that-changed-everything-ari-rastegar-tlp116 Episode Sponsor: Groov Lot Management Softwa...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan and Charles discuss rising distress in the multifamily housing market, the mortgage rate levels needed to restore affordability, and what recent builder sentiment numbers say about the near-term housing outlook. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-multifamily-mortgage-builder-tlp115

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan talks with Jody Whitlock about her journey from urban planning student to future land developer. Jody shares what she’s learned through internships, school, and her role with Ladies in Land. Episode Sponsor: First Continental - a specialized private lending company with an exclusive focus on non-recourse financing for residential lot acquisition and development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.&...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Jared Husmann shares why he chose industrial real estate, how mentorship shaped his career, and what developers often get wrong, and right, about building communities. Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition and Deal Management Software - Start your free 14-day trial by visiting https://letsgroov.com/signup. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-industrial-became-the-right-fit-with-jared-husmann-tlp113