Purchasing Land For Your Home | What to Look For | Log Home Living
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by: Home Buyer Publications editorial staff
Location, location, location.
If you've heard this real estate mantra once, you've heard it a thousand times. But what does it really mean to you as you search for the perfect spot for your log home? In its most basic form, it means you can build the perfect log home but if you don't put it on the right piece of property in the right locale, you won't get all the enjoyment you deserve out of your home. That's why few decisions in the home building process are as important as choosing property. The problem is, buying land often becomes an emotional purchase. And while the romance and aesthetics of a piece of property are important, those things need to be balanced with some more practical considerations.
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Real estate transactions are more complex than ever, so you should seriously consider finding a land broker, developer or real estate agent to guide you through the land-buying process. Choose a local broker/agent who is an expert on the area.
Finding perfection
Buying land is an investment, so you need to approach the process at least partially from a business perspective. One way to do that is to look for property in an area that is on the rise. Steer clear of neighborhoods that feature run-down or half-built homes. Just as importantly, avoid becoming excited about a piece of land before you know everything about it. If you fall in love with the physical attributes of the land, it will be all that more difficult to sort through the regulations that will affect how you can use it.
Rural considerations
Think long and hard about how rural you really want to be so you don't suffer from culture shock your first night in your new log home. There are different levels of seclusion, so it's up to you to find the right balance of privacy and convenience. The more the two come together, the higher the price tag. There are also development costs when building on a rural site. When buying rural property, you need to consider:
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