The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

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Ryan sits down with Ashley Tison, founder of OZ Pros, to discuss how Opportunity Zones can be used by developers to improve returns and reduce tax burden. Ashley explains how these deals work, what types of development projects qualify, and how developers can structure them the right way from the start.

They also cover common mistakes developers make, how Opportunity Zones can enhance solid deals, and why more developers are shifting toward longer hold strategies to maximize value.

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Ryan and Charles discuss the latest housing bill, where government housing money is actually going, and why younger buyers are waiting longer to purchase homes. They also cover how debt and interest rates are impacting today’s market.

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-reality-check-where-hud-money-goes-and-why-buyers-are-waiting-tlp151

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Archaeologist Jason Chambers joins Ryan to explain how archaeology fits into land development projects. They talk about what happens when artifacts or human remains are discovered, how developers can plan ahead, and why understanding cultural resources matters.

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Ryan sits down with Phil Stuepfert, Principal and Vice President at HR Green, to talk about the process behind land planning and entitlements. Phil shares lessons from nearly 30 years in the industry, including how to work with cities, neighbors, and developers to move projects forward.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-it-takes-to-plan-a-successful-development-with-phil-stuepfert-tlp149

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Ryan and Charles discuss Zillow’s spring housing outlook, migration trends across South Florida, and how rising oil prices tied to conflict in Iran could affect builders. 

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-2026-housing-forecast-migration-into-florida-global-conflict-impact-construction-tlp148

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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.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-power-of-story-in-land-development-with-peter-murphy-lewis-tlp147

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Keith Miller joins the show to talk about how he got his start in real estate while still teaching middle school and how that side hustle eventually turned into a full-time development business. We get into 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.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/making-housing-more-attainable-at-scale-with-keith-miller-tlp146

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In this Industry News episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey break down new data showing homebuyer demand near historic lows and talk through why affordability is still the biggest issue in housing. They also respond to a viral clip that sparked a wave of comments about millennials and whether today’s buyers are choosing smaller living or simply unable to afford more.

The episode also covers a proposed 9.5 percent property tax increase in New York City and what that could mean for property owners and developers. To wrap it up, Ryan and Charles look at projections showing a possible U.S. population decline and discuss how shifting demographics could change the way and where we build in the future.

All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:

https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-homebuyer-demand-millennials-housing-nyc-tax-hike-tlp145

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Ryan sits down with Bart Barok and Jeremy LeVan to talk about bringing new housing to Central Ohio, overcoming community opposition, and building in markets where others would not. They share lessons on partnerships, affordability, and what it really takes to get lots on the ground.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/taking-the-risk-on-rural-development-with-bart-barok-jeremy-levan-tlp144

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Ryan sits down with Peter Schiff to talk about inflation, interest rates, housing prices, gold and silver, and where the U.S. economy may be headed in 2026. They also discuss the Fed, the dollar, and what developers should be thinking about in today’s market.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-inflation-isnt-going-away-with-peter-schiff-tlp143

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