I Need Help On Buying Property...

[PineBurrowPeeps]

O.M.G HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!


I would love, LOVE to see pics!

We are planning a dome barn too!

 

[halo]

I just looked at that website...wow, that looks like what I need to retire in. Thats fabulous.

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

We are either going to go with a Double Mulberry plan and NOT connect the domes, so the smaller would be the barn, or do two seperate domes, one at first and the second at a later time, OR a double mulberry plus an additional dome barn later on...
All depends on the finances once we find land, etc.

 

[NancyDz]

Those are awesome Pine burrow! Good luck with your plans! You must continue this thread so we can follow your progress!


Nancy

 

[TXmom]

OK, well, I could only find this pic on my computer...but it does not show off the house well at all! It is really gorgeous in person. This pic was taken from the backside, and in the gloomy winter. The big dome is the main house, and the smaller dome is the garage...they are connected, and the space in between them is a beautiful entrance with double doors and etched glass.

The whole house is on stilts because the property borders a creek that floods when there are heavy rains (every few years). I should be visiting them soon so I'll take better pics next time. It's hard to get good pics from the front because of all the trees...if you get far enough away to get the whole house, it will be hidden by greenery. Oh well, I'll do the best I can!

 

[Rusty Hills Farm]

Just PLEASE go slowly! We were in a jam when we bought. My husband was committed to starting a job on a certain date. We did not even live in the state. First the builder quit because there was more money to be had in rebuilding from Katrina. Then we discovered we could not get building materials--everything was going for Katrina rebuilds further south, nothing up here. So we compromised and bought a double-wide. A week before it was to arrive on-site, the real estate agent called to say the land deal had fallen through because the seller did not have clear title and could not sell. In a panic now, we went for the next piece of property on our original list. Except it was sold. So we went for #3. We hadn't really vetted that parcel the way we had the other 2. BIG MISTAKE. The land itself is fine, though.

What we did not know is that we have a neighbor who is an ex convict who is still on probation. His 2 sons own the place across the road, one of whom is currently in jail and the other one just got out. Oh, and we had a shootout about 5 months ago that occurred right at the corner of our property under our security light.

So please take your time. Cross all your T's and dot all your i's. And check out those neighbors, too!


Rusty

 

[AHappychick]

As a realestate agent I agree there are all sorts of issues with land (sewage, electricity etc... ) Pick an area you like then find a good agent, dont worry bout who has what listings because all listings are shared amoungst realtors in their MLS system. Just find one who is knowlegable and can answer all of your questions and says "I dont know but will look it up" instead of just feeding you a line of BS.

First thing to look for is areas you like with good school systems since you will probably want to start a family, then find a relator that knows that area. Probably time for a few day trips and road trips to see some different areas.

Good luck that is very exciting.

Also when bored and on the computer go to Realator.com, all listings are eventually fed into this system after a few days of being on the market so you can browse away.

 

[TXmom]

Ugh...neighbors can be so horrible! My dad's first neighbors were the WORST...but luckily they moved a couple of years ago. The new ones are not nearly as bad, although I don't like their dog.

It tried to eat my chihuahua through the fence! Now I can't let my dogs outside without being right next to them (it's a field fence and the square holes are too big...that dog can put his head through it and bite mine if they get close).

 

[Whispering Winds]

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I am a realtor, and really appreciated your praise!! We work for our clients, and work hard! I love it, not much money because I don't pound the pavement night and day like the really successful ones do, but its a very enjoyable job!!

I do know here in Illinois, if you want land, be prepared to put at least 35% down. Sometimes its just easier to buy land with a home on it, because if its in pretty good shape, or can be fixed, Rural Development will loan 100% with no out of pocket expense. It might also be an idea to buy 50 acres with a decent home on it, remodel the home a little bit, and then sell that house with a couple of acres for a tidy profit and help pay down the land. . .or rent the house to good renters and have money coming in every month to put toward the payment . . .lots of options. Good Luck!!!

 

[NancyDz]

I think I would buy the 3 car garage with apt and build that first for practice and somewhere to live and work. Then build the bigger house

Nancy