The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles unpack Goldman Sachs’ warning on a weakening housing sector, explore how public builders are using land banking to prepare for future demand, and discuss Trump’s new bill allowing crypto and real estate investments in retirement accounts. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan is joined by Kelvin Jerome who shares his early career journey from Texas A&M to his current role at Toll Brothers, offering advice for students and young professionals trying to break into land development. Check out the episode at the link below or on your favorite podcasting platform. https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/building-relat...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Attorney Dan Dalton joins Ryan on the show to talk about legal challenges that churches and religious schools face during land development, and what developers and ministries can do when cities push back on their projects. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/fighting-land-use-roadblocks-religious-properties-schools-dan-dalton-tlp...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this week’s Industry News episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey break down the latest new construction housing data, explore why small-bay industrial markets are outperforming expectations, and discuss how political pressure could shake up Fed interest rate policy. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the sh...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Sean Pate, the City Manager of Bonham, Texas. Sean talks about Bonham’s approach to development, how the city streamlines entitlements, and the importance of long-term planning. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-cities-and-developers-can-work-together-sean-pate-tlp095 Episode Sponsor: Groo...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan Glick chats with Will Barron, founder of Providence Builder Group, about his journey from the restaurant world to leading major real estate development projects in Nashville, including Tennessee’s first luxury motor coach resort. Will shares insights on time management, partnering smartly, and staying grounded while buildin...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey talk about Florida’s repeal of the commercial rent tax, the FHFA’s move to include rent in mortgage evaluations, and the U.S. ban on Chinese farmland ownership. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcas...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Chris Nedwick from Environment One joins the show to explore how pressure sewer systems are helping developers cut costs and unlock land opportunities. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-pressure-sewer-systems-unlock-new-land-development-projects-tlp092 .    Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal Management Softw...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. David Morin of MNO Partners shares his journey from urban planning student to multifamily developer, including the lessons learned from zoning fights, oversupply issues, and what it takes to get community support on new projects. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-power-of-location-and-community-in-land-development-projects-...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan and Charles break down the latest housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau, discuss the growing shift toward suburban renting, and explore how federal moves on AI infrastructure may reshape local zoning control. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodca...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ian Young, Director of Development at Parkland Communities, shares his story from civil engineering in Scotland to residential development in the U.S. He discusses the evolution of mentorship in construction, the challenges of managing development projects, and the importance of moving quickly in land development. Show notes pag...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic in NYC, shares his journey to launching a real estate firm, including insights into luxury sales, market trends, and New York’s housing and development challenges. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/real-estate-lessons-2-billion-sales-scott-harris-tlp088   Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this Industry News Episode of The Land Development Podcast , Ryan and Charles talk through what’s happening in the housing market, how investors are thinking about rates, and why more offices are being turned into apartments. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.co...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Chris Hitch joins Ryan Glick and breaks down how his education, internships, and on-the-ground experience prepared him to manage complex development projects in Texas. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-you-cant-copy-paste-old-assumptions-land-development-chris-hitch-tlp086 Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be a land developer with Ken Mitchell and Jack Rowe, including the dangers of land flipping, the value of mentorship, and the traits needed to succeed in the business. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-land-development-ken-mitchell-jack-rowe-tlp085...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey discuss shifting market dynamics, new housing legislation in Texas, and the state of commercial lending. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://letsgroov.com/podcast/industry-news-buyers-leverage-texas-lot-size-cre-loan-risks...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Jeff Corbett of First Continental joins Ryan Glick to discuss the state of land development financing, including the benefits of non-recourse loans, builder commitments, and key factors that influence successful development deals. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-non-recourse-loans-support-developers-jeff-...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Lance Lambert of ResiClub joins both Ryan and Charles on the show to explain what's happening in the housing market, from rising inventory to how builders are adjusting to current trends. We also explore the impact of institutional ownership and the future of build-to-rent communities. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/hou...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this week’s Week In Review episode, Ryan breaks down the US-China tariff pause, slowing home prices, a new tax proposal that could change investor strategies, and shifting trends in land buying and lot supply. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://letsgroov.com/podcast/week-in-rev...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan talks with land planner and urban designer Aaron Lubeck about the shift from modern to traditional development, the problem with parking requirements, and how design choices impact everything from affordability to community connection. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-push-to-end-parking-requirements-...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this week’s Week In Review episode, Ryan recaps the Fed's decision to hold rates steady, the return of U.S.-China trade talks, shifts in mortgage rates, major new developments in Texas, and a growing wave of zoning reform across the country. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: http...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this Industry News episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey break down April's housing data, a new wildfire-resilient neighborhood in San Diego, and why most U.S. adults now value flexibility over traditional homeownership. They also respond to listener comments and share thoughts on affordability, political accountability, and long-term sh...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this week's Week In Review episode, Ryan covers key developments including rising construction costs due to tariffs, Washington State’s new rent control law, the first 3D printed Starbucks store, and more. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://letsgroov.com/podcast/week-in-re...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Jose Lemus, the founder of LandDesign Consulting, joins Ryan and shares his journey from civil engineering to land development, including how he grew his company in California's Central Valley, navigated challenges, and found success. Show notes for episode TLP076 Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal Managemen...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this week’s Week In Review episode, for the week ending April 25, 2025, Ryan dives into some of the biggest headlines in real estate, from New Jersey’s antitrust lawsuit over rent collusion to the housing inventory surge in Texas and DC and more. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: http...