The developer and the homeowner almost always come to a voluntary agreement. Almost by definition, if the developer wants to build something in a specific locat

The developer and the homeowner almost always come to a voluntary agreement. Almost by definition, if the developer wants to build something in a specific location then the land is worth more to him then the homeowner can get for the property. The homeowner gives a "make me move" offer, the developer accepts it, and everybody's happy. If the homeowner still refuses, then the developer will say, "Okay, thanks" and moves on to another project. Maybe put that shopping center a few miles away or something.