READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY A LOT TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME ON!
By Mary PAUL, ABR, CRS,GRI, e-PRO,
(RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Searcy, AR)
CONTACT YOUR BUILDER BEFORE BUYING YOUR LOT! My builder husband is working with clients who are building a new home. They purchased their lot prior to contacting my husband. When they had the trees removed and the lot cleared, my husband had the grade shot. It has over a 12' drop!! This will affect the cost of the home by several thousand dollars. The house will be built on pier and beam. There will be more blocks, more brick, and the cost of laying them. Also, when purchasing a lot remember if the lot has a lot of trees, it is expensive to remove them. Another thing, make sure your house will fit on the lot! Subdivisions have setback lines and if your house plan is too long or too wide, it won't fit. House plans aren't cheap, so before you buy the lot, contact your builder. ...
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