Nail Guns & Notions: Rethinking Housing From the Group Up
Sheri Alber • August 22, 2025
Nail Guns and Notions: Rethinking Housing from the Ground Up
The August 2025 HomeNE Learning Network edition featured Amos Anson, a real estate developer, who shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey in construction, real estate, and business ownership. He emphasized the value of taking risks, learning from setbacks, and creatively navigating building codes and regulations, especially in affordable housing and historic renovations. Amos highlighted several revitalization projects in Grand Island, discussed developer grants and incentives, and shared strategies for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. The session concluded with a call to encourage young people to pursue skilled trades.
From building a few homes to building entire subdivisions, Jordan McHargue shares how steady growth, smart partnerships, and hands-on leadership fueled real housing impact in Central City. Learn how innovative construction methods helped overcome local challenges while supporting efficienct, year-round building.
The Custer Economic Development Corporation highlighted housing initiatives since 2014, noting the construction of more than 80 homes and 61 apartment units since 2013. Scotti Ross and Stuart Fox emphasized that many of these projects were made possible through Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
The November HomeNE webinar focused on rural housing initiatives in Nebraska, with a presentation from John Madsen and Jon Schmaderer highlighting successful housing development strategies in Stuart. They discussed partnerships, funding approaches, and the role of local organizations in promoting affordable housing.
