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NOTE:
Each issue of
LAND RUSH OnLine will bring you
closer and closer to a thorough understanding of owning mountain
land - to a comfort level which can make your mountain land dreams
come true.
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THIS
MONTH'S TOPIC:
Where to begin?
Take the first step!
In our last issue of LAND RUSH we offered six logical
steps that can lead to a land purchase. To refresh your memory,
they were:
Step #1 Become Informed!
Step #2 Analyze Your Objectives
Step #3 Make A Commitment To Yourself
Step #4 Come To The Mountains
Step #5 Make An Appointment In Advance
Step #6 Bring Your Checkbook
In this issue, I?ll elaborate on the first one
? ?Become informed!? Buying mountain land is different
than buying a home. You?ve no doubt lived in one home or another
for your entire life. You?re familiar with bedrooms, baths, dining
& living rooms, and yards.
Land may not be quite as familiar. For example,
with a home, the yard is generally flat or sloping. A large tract
of land may have high ridges, hollows, springs, streams, rock outcroppings,
rights-of-way, logging trails, timber issues, surveys, easements
of others, boundary disputes, mineral rights, soil considerations,
and hunting rights.
Before making a purchase, it is wise to understand
all factors that might affect the properties you are considering.
It?s easy to see that an informed decision is a wise decision when
it comes to land. So, where do you begin?
The Internet can be your starting point. Look
at several real estate websites to see what information is offered
about properties. A nice picture, the acreage, and a price is definitely
not enough information to consider yourself informed.
Look for tax maps, surveys, and topographical
maps that show the lay of the land. Look for a high-definition
aerial photo. You'll be able to see ridges, woodland, open pasture,
streams, and more. A series of photos not just one pretty view
will provide enough visual information to provide a decent idea
of the land?s value for your purposes. Take a look at our website
and use it as a "baseline" when comparing information on others.
Just click on
www.mountains4sale.com
Another way to become informed about the many
different land issues is to request a copy of our land buyer's
manual - Carolina Dreaming!? It?s available for downloading on
our website at no cost. It?s a short 27 pages that provides all
the information you would learn if you spent a day in the car
with our brokers Paul Christian or Paul Christian Breden Jr. looking
at land.
Ready to begin your search for mountain land? Start
with the suggestions here, and you?ll be far ahead when it?s time
to make a final decision!
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