In this industry news episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey cover a range of topics that are impacting the land development industry. First, they explore the possibility of President Trump declaring a national housing emergency, looking at the potential effects on building codes, interest rates, and the overall housing market. They discuss the pros and cons of government intervention, touching on both housing affordability and the tension between state rights and federal powers.
The conversation then shifts to the use of public lands for development. They break down the debate over selling national park land for housing and why certain federal properties could be repurposed for affordable housing instead of luxury developments.
Finally, the hosts dive into the ongoing wave of builder layoffs, particularly in states like Texas and Florida, as the housing market shows signs of slowing down. They share insights on how builders are scaling back due to the market’s cycle, reduced speculative construction, and margin compression. They also offer their thoughts on the cyclical nature of the industry and how builders are responding to changing economic conditions.
Ryan sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis to talk about how storytelling can help developers and builders attract better talent and build stronger teams. They break down simple, practical ways to use video and real stories to stand out in today’s labor market.
Keith Miller joins the show to talk about his focus on building attainably priced homes at scale in Montana, why he’s using factory-built housing, and what it really takes to bring new supply to fast-growing markets.
Ryan and Charles break down falling homebuyer demand, a heated TikTok debate on millennial housing choices, a proposed property tax hike in New York City, and what a shrinking U.S. population could mean for developers.