The Cost of Unprepared Land: Why Finished Lots Win Every Time
When it comes to residential construction, the stage of land preparation can significantly influence a project’s timeline, cost, and overall success. Developing unprepared land requires significantly more work and resources than beginning construction on prepared land. As a result, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure development are usually the stages where budgets and delivery timelines are defined. […]
2025 Recap: New Construction Growth Is Restoring Balance To Florida’s Real Estate Market
As we wrap up 2025, Florida’s housing market continues to prove its resilience despite a shifting economy, higher construction costs, and elevated interest rates. As new home construction continues to soar, Florida remains one of the strongest and most dynamic real estate markets in the country. According to new data from ResiClub Analytics, housing inventory […]
As Housing Inventory Starts To Bounce Back, Florida Markets Are Leading The Way
We’ve reached the halfway mark of 2025, and while the U.S. housing market is still recalibrating in the wake of the pandemic boom, some geographical markets have seen a major shift. While overall supply remains tight, data from ResiClub suggests some regional markets have finally surpassed pre-pandemic inventory levels – including many Florida cities. During […]
Lessons from the Field: Inside a Successful Land Assembly Strategy
In a state where growth is showing no signs of slowing, Florida’s homebuilding industry is facing a lot of pressure to keep pace. However, building entire communities from the ground up is time-consuming and capital-intensive. Preparing land, laying roads, and installing sewers and utilities requires technical expertise and experience with everything from permitting to platting. Managing every aspect […]
Driving Development Forward: Why Jobalia is the Go-To Partner for Florida Builders
As Florida’s population continues to grow year after year, so does the demand for housing. However, inventory has struggled to keep up the pace as the steps and risks involved in developing infrastructure have created major headwinds for the state’s top homebuilders. Large-scale residential development has never been more challenging. Building the infrastructure for neighborhoods with 200 to […]
Urban vs. Suburban: Where Is Florida’s 2025 Residential Growth Headed?
The pros and cons of urban vs. suburban residential living have been among the most widely debated topics in the real estate industry for decades. While the decision ultimately comes down to a buyer’s preferences, lifestyle, and financial situation, market dynamics can play a role too. Understanding the benefits of both city and neighborhood living can help homebuyers […]
Behind Florida’s Growth: Builder-Developer Partnerships
Thanks to its significant annual population growth and perfect climate, new home construction in Florida continues to push inventory levels up, with listings reaching 5.9 million in 2024. As the nation’s top homebuilders continue to invest in the Sunshine State, headwinds such as higher costs and a lack of developed land have required firms to come up […]
New Home Construction Across The Sunbelt Is Helping Inventory Recover Across Many Top Markets
After nearly four consecutive years of inventory challenges created by the pandemic housing boom and high interest rates, the housing market is finally showing signs of recovery. As of this past October, over 25% of the nation’s top markets had more inventory than before the pandemic, compared to just 8% last year. To put things into […]