GuidePolicy & RegulationOct 8, 20265 min read
Portland Parking Minimums: What Still Applies
Portland parking minimums are gone, but bike parking, access and other rules remain. See what applies October 8, 2026, and what changes in November.
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Land acquisition, development pipelines, infrastructure, and project planning.
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ChecklistHomebuildingOct 5, 20264 min read
North Carolina Septic Bedroom Count: Lot Plans
Verify a North Carolina lot's septic bedroom count before choosing a house plan. Check expansion approvals, repair space and advertising limits.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationOct 1, 20265 min read
California SB 1116 Lot Averaging in 2027
California SB 1116 lot averaging permits smaller parcels for eligible 2027 applications, while average sizes and other project requirements still apply.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 27, 20263 min read
Geotechnical Report Reliance: Before Buying
Geotechnical report reliance requires permission and a project review. Check report terms, technical assumptions, budget gaps and acquisition records.
Calculated ExplainerHomebuildingSep 26, 20265 min read
Construction Loan Interest Reserve: Delay Costs
A construction loan interest reserve can defer cash payments while debt grows. See how draw timing and delays affect costs and cash needs.
AnalysisHomebuildingSep 23, 20264 min read
Millrose Bond Homesite Funding: What It Adds
Millrose has priced a bond offering for potential homesite funding. Closing, debt repayment and lot development remain separate steps to track.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 21, 20267 min read
San Mateo SB 684 Eligibility: Which Parcels?
Check San Mateo SB 684 eligibility for unincorporated parcels, including SB 1123 vacancy rules, coastal limits and the approvals needed before construction.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 17, 20265 min read
Oregon Middle Housing Land Division: Unit Limits
Oregon middle housing land division enables separate ownership. Check unit limits, utility and easement rules, and the steps from approval to recording.
GuideHomebuildingSep 14, 20265 min read
North Carolina Plat Recording: What Comes First
North Carolina plat recording rules distinguish contracts from conveyance. Check buyer protections, approval steps and documents needed before closing.
ComparisonPolicy & RegulationSep 12, 20266 min read
California ADU Utility Connection Fees: Which Rules Apply?
California ADU utility connection fees depend on project type. Compare conversions, new construction, capacity charges and the separate impact-fee rules.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 12, 20264 min read
Taunton Winter Street Opening Deadline: Plan Before November
Plan for Taunton's winter street opening deadline: confirm permit issuance, city exceptions, utility dates and restoration before committing to delivery.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 4, 20265 min read
Houston Replats: Why Deed Restrictions Still Matter
Houston replat approval does not erase deed restrictions. Learn which records and development rules to check before marketing an infill or townhouse site.
GuideHomebuildingSep 2, 20265 min read
Raleigh Infrastructure Surety Release: Evidence and Timing
Raleigh infrastructure surety release depends on completion records, state law and instrument terms. Plan reductions, acceptance and available capital.
Deep GuideHomebuildingAug 29, 20265 min read
Utility Will-Serve Letters: Capacity Reservation and Costs
A utility will-serve letter may leave capacity reservation, upgrade costs and timing unresolved. Check the terms before committing to a land purchase.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationAug 28, 20265 min read
Minneapolis Triplex Conversion: Building Code
Understand the building code for a Minneapolis triplex conversion, from architect plans and zoning checks to safety upgrades and rental approvals.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 22, 20264 min read
Portland Fall Construction: Erosion Planning
Portland fall construction erosion planning starts before October: sequence grading, arrange soil stabilization, and confirm city and Oregon DEQ requirements.
GuidePolicy & RegulationAug 19, 20266 min read
SB 9 and Tenant-Occupied Property: Check the History
Assess SB 9 on tenant-occupied property: check three-year rental history, protected-housing restrictions and the lot-split residence commitment.
Data ReportHomebuildingAug 18, 20264 min read
July 2026 Permits and Starts: Reading the Split
July 2026 permits and starts diverged. Census figures show a larger backlog, but leave the monthly single-family starts decline uncertain.
Calculated ExplainerHomebuildingAug 15, 20266 min read
Land Option Extension vs Purchase: Cash at Risk
Compare land option extension vs purchase by separating fees, purchase credits, ownership carry and cash recoverable if a builder's project stops.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 8, 20264 min read
Buildable Lot Due Diligence: Evidence Beyond Zoning
Buildable lot due diligence checks legal access, the building envelope, wastewater, utility capacity and recorded restrictions before a purchase.