Just as important as choosing
the home plan you want to build
is choosing the lot upon which
to build it. Which is of greater
importance-the space or the
place-is ultimately up to you.
Some people have their hearts
set on a particular design and
search for a site to accommodate
it. Others fall in love with
a piece of ground, usually for
its neighborhood location or
its spectacular view or other
natural amenities, and look
for a house that complements
it. What's most important is
that you carefully scrutinize
and research your lot before
you buy it.
Many of the issues you need
to consider when selecting
a home site have little to
do with the land and everything
to do with lifestyle.
Here are some key points to
consider when choosing your
new homesite:
1. Desirable school district?
2. Shorter commute to and
from work
3. Property taxes for the
area
4. Parks, lakes and recreation
facilities
5. Proximity of Shopping
6. Zoning requirements and
limitations
7. Homeowners' associations,
fees and lot improvement responsibility
8. Will the home I want to
build fit on the lot?
9. Availability of public
utilities
10. Cable, internet, satellite
11. Room for swimming pool,
recreation, boat
12. What was the land used
for in the past? Cause for
concern?
13. Can they build a shopping
mall on adjoining lots?
14. Water drainage - 100 year
flood plain
15. Have a lawyer look over
any purchase agreement or
contract before you sign it
