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Sources of Land Opportunities? As a land acquisition manager, one of the primary roles is to source and find new...

What If Site Is Low? In managing a grading design, there will be cases where the site is too low...

Directs Per Square Foot? Whether putting together a pro forma for a proposed project or evaluating actual costs, it is...

Negotiating Due Diligence Periods? A key element within an offer is the length of time a buyer is requesting to...

Utility Laterals In Existing Streets? In a typical suburban housing tract, a new water or sewer main will be installed...

Who Is The Applicant? When submitting a project to the local jurisdiction for entitlements, an application form will typically need...

How Important Is Communication? A project manager ultimately has the responsibility for the coordination of all resources, providing direction, and...

Who Are the Individuals and Organizations of Influence? By Larry Lazar, Guest Author Long now, the decision making in local...

What Are Environmental Checklists? In California, we have an environmental law – California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – that requires...

What Gets Reviewed in DD? In previous posts, we talked about the due diligence period – also known as the...

Why Community Outreach? In the entitlement process, you are essentially seeking to obtain a project approval from the local jurisdiction’s...

What Are Underlying Documents? A preliminary title report (PTR) will list some very key information, including the legal description of...

What Are Monetary Liens? When reviewing a title report, a key aspect is reviewing the exceptions listed on the report...

How Do You Estimate Lot Premiums? In a housing pro forma, the majority of revenue is typically in the category...

What Affects House Construction Costs? In creating a plan and pro forma for a new project, one of the key...

What Are Redevelopment Agencies? In many states and cities, redevelopment agencies are created to encourage development in urban areas that...

Are Assemblages Difficult? As a general rule, I think that most land developers would prefer to deal with only one...

Pros and Cons Of Gated Communities? For the most part, everyone would think that a gated community increases home values...

Why Are Site Costs Negotiated? While a land transaction is in escrow, the buyer is typically conducting all of its...

Key Findings In A Market Study? At the very beginning during the land acquisition process, the market analysis is a...