Chapter:  1-100 Costing guides, Illustrations, Useful hints and suggestions

1. Land Purchase

     The site to build your home is the most important item you may encounter as the structure you build will be at that location for many years to come.

     Location is important only to the person who will live in the house. Whether it is a hillside, lakeside, in the city or in the country, each homeowner has his or her own particular needs and since you are looking to build a home for yourself, it's best to be where it is most enjoyable for you. Remember however, that some day it may be necessary to sell it, so while you select the site that suits you best, keep this fact in mind.

     There are a great many things to consider in selecting your special home site.

  A.  How far are you willing to drive to and from work?
  B.  Taxes? What are they now? How are they expected to rise?
  C.  Is there water and sewage at the site?
  D.  Is there natural gas for heating and cooking?
  E.  Check into electric, telephones, cable TV?
  F.  How are the roads maintained and by whom?
  G.  Schools and shopping?
  H.  Emergency services, EMS, Fire, Police?
  I.   Day care?
  J.  Recreation facility, golf, swimming, boating, etc.?

     One of the most important things most homeowners fail to look into when selecting a home site is how will property develop around you. You wouldn't want to build a new home then find out the state or city is going to build a sewage plant in your back yard. Check with the city, the county and any other city, state, or federal organization you need, to find out how the land around you is zoned and what if anything is planned for the future. The form enclosed in the appendix of this section is easy to follow and will help you in selecting the right site for your plans.
         

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