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Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

Land

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.

Platform's Scott Felder Buys Olivia Clarke In Strategic Stretch

Capital

Platform's Scott Felder Buys Olivia Clarke In Strategic Stretch

A rising force among hybrid financial-strategic buyers, Platform Ventures doubles down on Texas with a culturally aligned, design-forward acquisition that underscores a market sorting itself by capital access and strategic resilience.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Out West: Legacy, Land Deals, Handshakes, And Long Games

Land

Out West: Legacy, Land Deals, Handshakes, And Long Games

Contributor Scott Finfer tells the story of a gas-station handshake deal that’s turning 1,000 acres of legacy ranchland into a patient, master-planned future — Texan in values, smart in strategy.

Rachel Bardis: Building A New Blueprint For Community Living

Leadership

Rachel Bardis: Building A New Blueprint For Community Living

A family legacy in homebuilding gave Rachel Bardis a foundation. Now, as COO of Somers West, she’s applying risk strategy, development grit, and a deep sense of purpose to Braden—an ambitious new master-planned community near Sacramento.

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Policy

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.

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Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

Land

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.

Platform's Scott Felder Buys Olivia Clarke In Strategic Stretch

Capital

Platform's Scott Felder Buys Olivia Clarke In Strategic Stretch

A rising force among hybrid financial-strategic buyers, Platform Ventures doubles down on Texas with a culturally aligned, design-forward acquisition that underscores a market sorting itself by capital access and strategic resilience.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Out West: Legacy, Land Deals, Handshakes, And Long Games

Land

Out West: Legacy, Land Deals, Handshakes, And Long Games

Contributor Scott Finfer tells the story of a gas-station handshake deal that’s turning 1,000 acres of legacy ranchland into a patient, master-planned future — Texan in values, smart in strategy.

Rachel Bardis: Building A New Blueprint For Community Living

Leadership

Rachel Bardis: Building A New Blueprint For Community Living

A family legacy in homebuilding gave Rachel Bardis a foundation. Now, as COO of Somers West, she’s applying risk strategy, development grit, and a deep sense of purpose to Braden—an ambitious new master-planned community near Sacramento.

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Policy

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.

residential land development news

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

Land 05.20.25

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.

Platform's Scott Felder Buys Olivia Clarke In Strategic Stretch

Capital 05.14.25

Platform's Scott Felder Buys Olivia Clarke In Strategic Stretch

A rising force among hybrid financial-strategic buyers, Platform Ventures doubles down on Texas with a culturally aligned, design-forward acquisition that underscores a market sorting itself by capital access and strategic resilience.

Out West: Legacy, Land Deals, Handshakes, And Long Games

Land 05.12.25

Out West: Legacy, Land Deals, Handshakes, And Long Games

Contributor Scott Finfer tells the story of a gas-station handshake deal that’s turning 1,000 acres of legacy ranchland into a patient, master-planned future — Texan in values, smart in strategy.

Rachel Bardis: Building A New Blueprint For Community Living

Leadership 03.21.25

Rachel Bardis: Building A New Blueprint For Community Living

A family legacy in homebuilding gave Rachel Bardis a foundation. Now, as COO of Somers West, she’s applying risk strategy, development grit, and a deep sense of purpose to Braden—an ambitious new master-planned community near Sacramento.

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Policy 02.21.25

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.