The YIMBY Movement Is Winning—And Small Towns Are the Next Frontier

For years, housing reform felt like a coastal conversation—driven by crises in places like California, Oregon, and Washington.

But something important has changed.

The YIMBY (“Yes In My …

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At Creative Land Strategies, we believe that high-quality real estate education should be accessible—not exclusive.

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Posted on October 7th, 2025. 

Entering the world of real estate investing without proper education is like setting sail without a compass. You might have enthusiasm, resources, and ambition—but without direction, your progress can be slow and uncertai…

In a recent blog post, I discussed the statewide reforms in California that allow for greater densification via ADU’s and duplexes in once single-family zones. The housing market has become one of the most pressing challenges in the U.S., with homeowner…

On a chilly evening in Minneapolis in 2019, residents gathered in a crowded city council chamber to debate a radical idea: eliminating single-family zoning across the entire city. For over a century, the rule that only one house could sit on a lot had s…

Posted on August 4th, 2025. 

Choosing how to invest your hard-earned money is more than a numbers game—it’s a decision that shapes both your financial future and your day-to-day life. 

Real estate and traditional investments like stocks and bonds e…

Posted on July 16th, 2025

Self-directed IRAs aren’t just financial jargon—they're the DIY version of retirement planning, and yes, they let you toss real estate into the mix. 

Forget sticking to boring old mutual funds; with these accounts, you can gr…

Posted on June 16th, 2025 

You’re not just building something out of steel and concrete—you’re building momentum. 

That new development you’ve got in mind? It could quietly spark jobs, increase spending, and shift a neighborhood’s whole energy. 

Posted on June 3rd, 2025 

Ever feel like real estate’s changing faster than your favorite app updates? 

Market swings, buyer whims, and all those interest rate roller coasters have always kept folks guessing. 

But now, something bigger’s rolling…

Posted on Apr. 28th, 2025

Entering the world of real estate development can be exciting, but it's also a journey filled with challenges. Whether you’re a first-time developer or branching out into new territory, it’s easy to make costly mistakes that ca…

Posted on Apr. 11th, 2025

Real estate development is an exciting, dynamic field full of opportunities, but it’s also complex and filled with challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience under your belt, investing in real estate e…