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What do I need to know about purchasing land to build a custom house on it?
Mo' info
Wife and I have agreed that we want to buy a large piece of property and build a custom house. We are a couple years away so we have plenty of time to plan and want to build our dream house. I was hoping to see if any of you guys have done this before and can offer some advice. I am a former home inspector and construction supervisor so I'm comfortable with the construction of the home and will be the acting supervisor/GC for my home.
What we know for now:
-The property will be roughly 50-100 acres.
-Colonial style very similar to this.
-The exterior will be all brick on all sides. It will cost me but I want what I want.
-10 ceilings
-wide open interior
-Master bedroom on the first floor
-Large roof overhangs (to protect the house from water)
-Budget 1 Million. (Includes the land)
Up in the air:
Location. I want WV but the wife isn't feeling it. For now were looking in norther, central MD. A nice piece of property with 59 acres just sold for ~$500k. That's doable for us.
-Floor plans
-Septic or sewer
-Basement/no basement. (Wife wants one, Im not sure we need one.)
-What am I clearly not thinking of?
What do I need to know about purchasing land to build a custom house on it?
Mo' info
Wife and I have agreed that we want to buy a large piece of property and build a custom house. We are a couple years away so we have plenty of time to plan and want to build our dream house. I was hoping to see if any of you guys have done this before and can offer some advice. I am a former home inspector and construction supervisor so I'm comfortable with the construction of the home and will be the acting supervisor/GC for my home.
What we know for now:
-The property will be roughly 50-100 acres.
-Colonial style very similar to this.
-The exterior will be all brick on all sides. It will cost me but I want what I want.
-10 ceilings
-wide open interior
-Master bedroom on the first floor
-Large roof overhangs (to protect the house from water)
-Budget 1 Million. (Includes the land)
Up in the air:
Location. I want WV but the wife isn't feeling it. For now were looking in norther, central MD. A nice piece of property with 59 acres just sold for ~$500k. That's doable for us.
-Floor plans
-Septic or sewer
-Basement/no basement. (Wife wants one, Im not sure we need one.)
-What am I clearly not thinking of?
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