Homebuilder Development and Finance
www.hklaw.com
Holland & Knight advises homebuilders nationwide on the legal and business issues that shape residential communities from concept to completion. Our approach is practical and commercially focused, with an in-depth understanding of market cycles, regulatory environments and development risk. Drawing on one of the largest and most integrated real estate platforms in the country, our team of attorneys guides clients through every stage of the residential development process, including land acquisition, entitlement, development, financing, construction and home sales.
Key Practice Areas Property Acquisition, Development and Sales Negotiate, document and administer contracts for residential development, including coordination of due diligence and closing; prepare end-user sales contracts, disclosures, warranty documentation and closing documents and coordinate with title companies for homebuyer closings
Rankings and Recognition 2027 The Best Lawyers in America 156 real estate and land use and zoning lawyers recognized in the 2027 guide
Land Banking and Homebuilder Finance Represent private equity funds, institutional capital and leading homebuilders in off‑balance sheet land banking, joint venture and financing transactions for residential and commercial developments nationwide
Entitlements and Land Use Assist in obtaining zoning, land use and development approvals, economic development and incentive agreements, and other governmental authorizations
TOP TIER FIRM
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2026 The Legal 500 United States Firm received top-tier ranking in the area of Real Estate – Land Use/ Zoning in the 2025 edition; Real Estate, Real Estate – Construction (including Construction Litigation) and Real Estate – Real Estate Finance were recommended
Financing Represent borrowers in connection with acquisition, development and construction loans, as well as credit facilities and other financing arrangements
Special Districts Guide clients through the formation and approval of special districts and improvement districts and similar entities for single-phase and multiphase developments
2026 Chambers USA Ranked in North Carolina for Real Estate: Finance; New York and Virginia for Real Estate: Zoning/ Land Use; New York for Real Estate: Mainly Dirt; and California, Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia for Real Estate
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Advise and represent homebuilders in disputes with landowners, subcontractors, lenders, brokers and end users, including complex litigation and arbitration
Community Governance Prepare community governance structures, advise during developer control periods and provide guidance regarding covenants and association-related matters
2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” National First-Tier Rankings: Land Use and Zoning Law, 2015-2026 guides, and Real Estate Law, 20142026 guides