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Three Ways Buying Land Insures Getting The Perfect House

If you want to find the perfect house on the market, you may have a long search ahead of you. If you only plan to purchase a home once, it is worth getting exactly what you want. Instead of purchasing a ready-made home, you should look to purchasing land for sale and having a home built for you. Though buying land, setting up utilities, and getting permits sounds like a daunting process, this process can be easier than you think. Here are three ways that buying land or a lot for sale will ensure that you get the perfect home. 

You can get the perfect view

With a pre-made home, you have to deal with the views that the home provides as is. If you purchase land, then get a home made, you can get the perfect view for you. Select a lot of land that has a view of the mountains, water, or city that will you enjoy. Once you purchase the land, have a home builder or an architect come to your home to determine how tall the home must be and how many windows you will need and on any side of the house. Getting a high-quality view can actually raise the worth of your home.

Clear the land properly

Purchasing a home with beautiful trees or a beautiful lawn can be a curb appeal can seem like a great idea at first. Once you move in, you may find out that the lawn actually requires hundreds of dollars in maintenance and that the roots of the tree are disrupting the foundation of the home. If you purchase your own plot of land, you can have the land cleared, then have an arborist plant the right kind of trees and flowers. If you purchase a home in a desert environment, you can find a grass type, such as thyme that take less water but remain green. By clearing the land off, you can create the right set up for a low maintenance, high tolerance exterior. 

Get the right garage

Whether you are a one car owner with no need for a garage or if you love cars and need extra space, being able to set up a house means being able to set up the right garage. If your lot is on a busy street, you may make a semi-circle entrance that will allow you to park your car directly in front of your home. By creating your house, you can measure out the perfect amount of space for your garage or parking space. 

About Me

Flipping Fixer Upper Homes

There is a lot of interest in flipping fixer upper homes, thanks in part to the various reality shows involving the subject that you can watch on TV. However, what you see on TV isn't always the reality of this type of work. My name is Mark Chavez and I have worked flipping fixer upper homes for over a decade now. While I love the work, there isn't always as much profit as they show on television and not every flip is successful. I decided to create this website to talk about the pros, cons and truths surrounding this industry. If you have been thinking about buying a home to flip, I hope my website educates you so you have a real idea as to what you can expect.