NAHB | IBS 2026 Education On-Demand: Land Development for Newbies: Real Talk, Real Tools, No Fluff

Ready to move beyond one-offs and rehabs and into real development? Join a seasoned expert for this candid, town hall-style session that delivers a tactical, boots-on-the-ground roadmap to land development that you can use immediately. Through presentation, audience Q&A and short case studies, you'll learn to confidently assess land opportunities, navigate zoning and infrastructure hurdles, secure financing and sidestep costly rookie mistakes. Explore real development scenarios including zoning maps, site plans and deal structures to gain a practical framework for taking a project from acquisition to successful execution.

Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders: Free registration for members after login. If you have not set up your NAHB account, please visit: www.nahb.org/register or call 202.266.8313.

Learning Objectives:

    • Learn to ask the right questions about zoning, utilities, title, soil conditions and site risks before committing to purchase undeveloped or teardown properties.
    • Explore ways to navigate zoning codes, subdivision rules, and density regulations to maximize a property's development potential.
    • Discover how to structure purchase contracts to secure critical due diligence time and minimize risk before fully committing to a land deal.
    • Receive a practical, step-by-step checklist to evaluate land deals, assess risks and plan successful development projects.

Lee A. Hampton, Jr., GMB, CGP

Lee A. Hampton, Jr., GMB, CGP

CEO/Owner

LAH53, LLC

Lee A. Hampton is the CEO and Co-Founder of LAH53, LLC, a successful Houston-based construction firm specializing in residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. With over two decades of leadership experience—including serving as a senior executive at a Fortune 100 company—Lee has managed complex projects with budgets exceeding $100M. He later founded Victory Custom Homes, growing it into a multimillion-dollar business. An engineer by training, Lee holds BS and MS degrees in engineering and is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) and Master Builder (CMB). He has served on Bellaire, Texas’s Board of Building and Standards and Planning and Zoning Board, and currently serves as Treasurer for Plant It Forward and on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists. Deeply committed to empowering underrepresented groups, Lee supports mentoring programs, community initiatives, and is a founding member of Southern University's 1880 Society Fund. His work bridges technical excellence and community uplift, helping others build lasting legacies through real estate, construction, and leadership.

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IBS 2026 Education On-Demand
Recorded 02/18/2026  |  60 minutes
Recorded 02/18/2026  |  60 minutes
Certificate of Completion (258693)
1.00 Continuing Education credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 Continuing Education credit  |  Certificate available