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.

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.

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.

Capital

A Transformational Leap In Homebuilding Strategy: Millrose Game On

How Lennar's transformative spin-off -- now in motion and scheduled to go to market in January -- creates a new blueprint for land-light homebuilding.