The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

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In this episode, Rachel Peterson, Environmental Department Manager at AGW, breaks down the environmental risks developers face when purchasing land and how proper assessments can prevent costly mistakes. She explains the real-world process behind Phase I and II environmental site assessments, common red flags like old gas tanks or dry cleaners, and what happens when contamination is discovered. Whether you're a builder, developer, or just curious how land is vetted before projects begin, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how environmental consulting protects development deals.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/avoiding-environmental-pitfalls-land-development-rachel-peterson-tlp142 

Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.

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In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles explore Trump’s proposed housing plans, the U.S.’s falling birth rate, and the real story behind top housing markets in 2025.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-trump-homes-birth-rates-housing-markets-affordability-tlp141

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In this episode, Eric Nelson of Trumark Homes shares how strong relationships, early outreach, and listening are key to getting land development projects approved, especially in California's tough environment.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-outreach-matters-in-development-eric-nelson-tlp140

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Brad Hunter joins Ryan to talk about today’s housing market, including land costs, builder strategies, mortgage rates, and where people are moving. They also discuss recent policy updates and what might be ahead in 2026.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/migration-policy-housing-path-forward-brad-hunter-tlp139  

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Logan Freeman joins the show to talk about how lessons from football carried over into business and helped him build a successful real estate company. We cover Kansas City development, real estate strategy, and the role discipline and focus play in getting results.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/real-estate-strategy-midwest-logan-freeman-tlp138  

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In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles break down Donald Trump’s Davos speech on housing, interest rates, and investor bans. They also dig into home price changes and discuss HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s stance on affordability and regulation.

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

https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-trump-davos-housing-market-trends-hud-affordability-tlp137  

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Jason Hassenstab, Managing Partner at Elevated Development, joins the show to talk about how he got started in land development, the lessons he’s picked up along the way, and what makes Houston a strong market for builders.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/turning-construction-experience-into-land-development-jason-hassenstab-tlp136 

Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.

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Craig Marquardo, VP of Multifamily at VCS Property Management, shares how his path through film and entertainment led him to real estate, and why developers should bring property managers in early to avoid costly mistakes.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-property-management-must-start-early-craig-marquardo-tlp135

Episode sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software - Groov helps local and regional land developers and builders manage lot inventory and publish interactive plat maps on their websites, automatically synced as pricing and status change. Schedule a demo at letsgroov.com/demo.

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In this episode, Ryan and Charles break down Trump’s $200B plan to push mortgage rates down, his call to ban institutional investors from buying homes, and what it all could mean for the housing market, builders, and the 2026 election year.

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

https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-builder-in-chief-trump-plan-investor-ban-interest-rates-tlp134

Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.

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Jim Boad shares how he builds and runs group homes focused on sober living. We explore his unique model, the zoning challenges, and how developers can get started.

Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/sober-living-housing-model-jim-boad-tlp133

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