Maybe your dream home hasn't actually been built yet -- but you can locate a piece of land on which to bring it into being. Read on for how to do so intelligently, avoiding some of the common issues that come with land that hasn't yet been used for a home.
What to investigate before buying vacant land on which to build, and who can help you.
A sewer connection could be key to making your land purchase a good place on which to build a house.
Look into whether you'll be able to tap into a public water supply or a community well before you finalize your vacant land purchase.
Looking at a vacant piece of property isn't enough to tell you what you're really buying.
An overview of the types of loans most buyers of vacant land use for purchase and construction.
Making sure that all contract contingencies have been met and you're getting what you paid for when you close on your purchase of raw land.
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