Where to build your New Home
The builder you choose for your new home is vital to
enjoying the process. The next most important factor is the location of your
new home.
Whether you’re planning a home by the beach, by the river or
the city, be sure to investigate the area thoroughly. Drive the general area
and walk the neighborhood at different times of the day and week. Find out the
current and prospective locations for airports, heavily-traveled highways and
along with the sewage treatment plant and landfill. Evaluate the area’s outlook
for growth. Although a fast-growing area offers faster appreciation of housing
and greater choice of subdivisions and sites, these areas tend to suffer from
growing pains. Infrastructure, schools, and public services can lag population
growth. Local college GIS divisions create reports to determine land growth by
counties, call the county office to acquire this data. It always helps to see
where the growth is.
Unless you work at home, consider your commute. Take a test
drive during the work week at the times when you would normally be traveling to
and from your job. Distance to stores, churches, and health care services
should also be considered. If you have children or anticipate raising a family
in the future, be sure to investigate the area’s school system. Even if you
don’t have children in school right now, the quality of the area’s school
system is an important factor in the eventual resale value of your home.
Communities with good schools are good places to invest. Quality parks and
recreation facilities can also enhance resale value, as well as your quality of
life.
Take the time to research the real estate taxes in the area.
A little digging will uncover any planned assessments or increases, such as
those needed to build new schools in fast-growing areas. Also county lines can
divide a neighborhood in half which will affect taxes and the school districts.
Check back soon for more tips on where to build your new custom home.
Choosing your forever home is a big decision with many
factors to consider. Here at Landon Homes we want to help you create this dream
home. Call your local representative today and get started creating your new
home.
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