The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

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  Industry News: Fed Raises Rates, States Bet on Factory-Built Housing, and Florida Speeds Up Permits - TLP190 21.09.2026 26min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles Covey discuss the Fed's latest rate increase and what it could mean for housing, state efforts to expand factory-built housing, and new permit deadlines designed to speed up development. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-fed-raises-rates-states-bet-on-factory-built-housing-and-florida-speeds-up-permits-tlp190 Find us ...
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  The Opportunity in Manufactured Housing with Andrew Cramer - TLP189 15.09.2026 50min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Andrew Cramer, principal at Bridgeview Asset Management, joins Ryan to discuss manufactured home communities, from acquiring and expanding existing parks to creating more attainable paths to homeownership. They also cover development challenges, working with municipalities, due diligence, and opportunities for land developers in manufactured housing. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-opportunity-in-manufact...
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  Avoiding Costly Legal Mistakes in Real Estate Development with Niv V. Davidovich - TLP188 08.09.2026 41min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan sits down with real estate attorney Niv V. Davidovich to discuss the legal challenges developers and property owners face, especially in Southern California. Niv explains why legal counsel should be involved from day zero, how local regulations can change a project, and why developers need to make decisions based on the numbers rather than emotion. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/avoiding-costly-legal-mi...
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  Industry News: Home Prices Split, Robots or People to Fill the Labor Gap, and Tariffs Continue to Squeeze Builders - TLP187 07.09.2026 31min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Construction needs hundreds of thousands of new workers, but will people or robots fill the gap? Ryan and Charles also look at where home prices are heading, how tariffs are raising costs for builders, and why those tariffs are becoming increasingly unpopular ahead of the midterm elections. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-home-price...
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  How Water Rights Can Make or Break a Development with Sean Flanagan - TLP186 01.09.2026 52min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Water can make or break a land development deal, especially in Colorado and the Mountain West. Ryan sits down with water resource broker Sean Flanagan to break down water rights, due diligence, water availability, and what developers should understand before buying land. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-water-rights-can-make-or-break-a-development-with-sean-flanagan-tlp186 Episode Sponsor: Groov, the platf...
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  What Investors Look for Before Funding a Real Estate Deal with Mark Khuri - TLP185 25.08.2026 32min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan sits down with Mark Khuri, co-founder and CEO of SMK Capital Management, to break down what experienced investors look for before putting money into a real estate deal. Mark shares the red flags that can kill a deal, how developers can build investor trust, and lessons from reviewing hundreds of investment opportunities each year. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-investors-look-for-before-funding-a-r...
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  Industry News: Office Conversions Quadruple, $130B in Data Centers Stalled, and Mass Timber Goes Mainstream - TLP184 24.08.2026 23min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles discuss the growth of office-to-apartment conversions, the local opposition putting billions of dollars in data center projects at risk, and the rise of mass timber construction. They dig into what each trend means for developers, communities, and future projects. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-office-conversions-q...
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  Building a 12,000-Home Master Plan with Lee Farris - TLP183 18.08.2026 38min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Lee Farris, President and CEO of The Landwell Company, shares how his civil engineering experience prepared him for a career in land development and his work on the 2,200-acre Cadence master-planned community. He talks about building strong relationships, keeping housing attainable, maintaining standards over a long project, and creating communities where people want to stay. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/b...
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  Why Environmental Due Diligence Matters with Danielle Vail & Sarah Johnson - TLP182 11.08.2026 34min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Environmental project managers Danielle Vail and Sarah Johnson from Kimley-Horn join Ryan to discuss why environmental due diligence should begin before land is purchased. They discuss wetlands, protected species, permitting timelines, and how developers can avoid costly delays. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-environmental-due-diligence-matters-with-danielle-vail-sarah-johnson-tlp182 Episode Sponso...
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  Industry News: Lumber Tariffs Stay High, New Home Sales Slow, and Big Builders Tighten Their Grip - TLP181 10.08.2026 21min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles discuss the delayed lumber tariff relief, the latest new home sales data from Zonda, and why the nation's largest builders continue gaining market share. They also talk about affordability, builder incentives, and what these trends could mean for the future of homebuilding. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-lumber-tar...
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  How Cities and Counties Make Homes Unaffordable with Jay Knight - TLP180 04.08.2026 55min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan sits down with Jay Knight, author of “Zoned Out: How Cities and Counties Make Homes Unaffordable,” to discuss why housing has become harder to afford and how zoning, regulations, and permitting delays impact the cost of homes. Jay shares what communities can do to create more housing options for the people who live and work there. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-cities-and-counties-make-homes-unaffor...
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  The Future of Manufactured Housing with Kevin Day - TLP179 28.07.2026 47min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Affordable housing expert Kevin Day joins Ryan to discuss why manufactured housing deserves a second look. They cover the challenges of today's housing market, zoning barriers, financing tools, and how modern manufactured home communities could help create more attainable homeownership. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/future-of-manufactured-housing-with-kevin-day-tlp179 Join other developers in our land devel...
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  Industry News: Land Banking Hits 41%, Apartment Starts Surge, and States Push Housing Reform - TLP178 27.07.2026 18min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles dig into three industry stories: the growing use of land banking, the latest housing starts data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and recent housing reform wins that could help speed up development across several states. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-land-banking-hits-41-apartment-starts-surge-and-states-push-housing-...
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  How USDA Rural Development Loans Work with Jordan Blanchard - TLP177 21.07.2026 31min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Many developers think USDA financing is only for farms and ranches. Jordan Blanchard explains how USDA Rural Development loan programs can help finance hotels, industrial projects, mixed-use developments, and other commercial projects in qualifying rural communities. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-usda-rural-development-loans-work-with-jordan-blanchard-tlp177 Join other developers in our land development...
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  Why Great Neighborhoods Don't Happen by Accident with Colby Cox - TLP176 14.07.2026 41min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Colby Cox shares how Convergence Communities approaches master planned developments by focusing on connection, thoughtful design, and long-term value. He also explains the challenges facing housing affordability and the ideas his team is testing to make homeownership more accessible. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-great-neighborhoods-dont-happen-by-accident-with-colby-cox-tlp176 Episode Sponsor: First Co...
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  Industry News: Housing Bill Becomes Law, Why Buying Costs $12K More Than Renting, and Developers Transform Former Military Land - TLP175 13.07.2026 25min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles dig into four land development and housing topics, including a new federal housing bill, housing inventory trends, the growing cost gap between renting and buying, and a major redevelopment of a former military base. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-housing-bill-buying-vs-renting-former-military-land-tlp175 Episode S...
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  Pre-Construction Lessons Every Developer Should Know with Charles Tofferi - TLP174 07.07.2026 45min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Charles Tofferi joins Ryan to discuss why developers should involve contractors earlier, how better communication leads to better projects, and what separates great contractor relationships from costly ones. He also shares lessons from the field and practical advice for successful site development. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/pre-construction-lessons-every-developer-should-know-with-charles-tofferi-tlp174...
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  The Role of a Land Use Attorney in Development with Kelley Morris Salvatore - TLP173 30.06.2026 33min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Land use attorney and DarrowEverett partner Kelley Morris Salvatore joins Ryan to discuss how developers can work more effectively with municipalities, avoid common approval mistakes, and navigate today's housing development challenges. She shares lessons from nearly 30 years in land use law, along with insights gained from working on both the public and private sides of development. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/p...
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  Industry News: Multifamily Pullback, Builders Cut Prices, and What's Next for Rates? - TLP172 29.06.2026 22min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles break down the latest U.S. Census housing report, falling builder confidence, and what Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting signals for interest rates and the housing market moving forward. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-multifamily-pullback-builders-cut-prices-whats-next-for-rates-tlp172 Want even more insi...
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  Why Community Matters More Than the House with Dan Grosswald - TLP171 23.06.2026 37min

  Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Dan Grosswald, Division President of Southeast Florida at Mattamy Homes, joins Ryan to discuss what it takes to build successful master-planned communities. From walkable neighborhoods and community activation to leadership, planning, and long-term vision, Dan shares lessons learned from decades in homebuilding and development. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-community-matters-more-than-the-house-with-dan...