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Considerations for finding and buying land for a new home are mind boggling.  That’s why 80% of the people wanting to build a new home, buy from a developer or builder.  But if you have adventure in your heart, let’s do it.

 

First, think about proximity to the elements of your life that you need to reach (job, family, etc.).  If you’re ending up in an urban area, the land will be more expensive and have more zoning restrictions than a piece in a rural area.

 

Then look into the local zoning to be sure you can build a house without needing to get a variance.  You realtor should have that information.  Once you have your architect in place, he/she will be able to get the other town requirements, which will be reflected on the drawings.  But there are a few other things you might want to check out on your own.

 

The local building department should be able to tell you about any intended development that might have an impact on your desired lot.  Any nearby residential developments in the planning stages; shopping centers; enlarging roads for added traffic?  I would ask the realtor these questions as well, but you’re more likely to get accurate information at the building department.

 

Next, how much land do you want?  Wooded lot or open? Flat or sloping?  Do you want a view?  Maybe watch the sunsets?  Think about the position of the house on the land. 

 

Then check out the location of the closest utility pole. Bringing electricity and telephone lines long distances can become very expensive.

 

Always WALK the lot – at least around the perimeter.  It’s the only way to make sure you don’t have wetlands, excessive grades, or other natural impediments to your intended construction.  These issues will diminish the value of the property.  Don’t overpay.  Comparison shop, like you would for a pair of shoes.

 

Are the people in the local town friendly?  Ask about any history about the area.  Find out what the local taxes are like.  Go around with realtors and see what’s available.  Buy a local newspaper and check comparable prices.  I almost forgot – the internet will probably have some good information you can use.  You might also get some information about what your house will be worth once it’s built.

 

Next, what’s nearby?  Parks, streams, a lake, an ocean, shopping, a library, transportation, a hospital, museums, – anything that might have an impact on your decision to buy.  Transportation usually has a positive impact on the value of any land within walking distance. 

 

If you’re not in a hurry, see the property during various seasons.  It could look very different.  These issues will help you organize your thoughts and prioritize your choices BEFORE buying land.

 

Moving to a new place could be your own choice, but you may get only limited options for managing that move. The place may be too far away for you to drive there yourself so that you will have to rely on transporters to get your things shifted. And you might have to spend some money on quality moving boxes to get the things packed. Still, there are innovative ways in which you can cut corners, and one of these is using your own moving supplies.

Most companies offer moving kits designed separately for drawing rooms, or bedrooms, or for 2 or 8 rooms together. The simplest kits will contain a specific number of moving boxes, and a proportionate amount of moving supplies. The supplies will mainly consist of sticking tape, bubble wrap, and a box marker. Some kits may contain more elaborate moving supplies like tape dispensers, packing paper, loose fill, and stretch wrap, in addition to duck tape and bubble wrap.

While it is convenient to have moving supplies together with the moving boxes, it is not always necessary to have them. At least things like tape dispensers, box markers, and packing paper are not necessary at all. You can cut the duck tape with your own scissors, use crayons to mark the box, and use old newspaper instead of packing paper. Even duck tape is not a must. If you have a back yard garden, there will be plenty of nylon rope or old wire, which can be used for tying the boxes. Shredding plastic covers in which groceries come packed can make other moving supplies like loose fill at home.

Then there are some special moving supplies like mattress covers, which provide for easy packing of mattresses, and moving blankets for scratch protection of larger things like furniture. While they could be helpful, you can use a lot of personal discretion on whether you need to use these. If your mattress and furniture is pretty old, there would be no need to invest in moving supplies like mattress covers. Selling the old mattress in a yard sale might work out cheaper. Or, if shift them you must, you can use old bed sheets or comforters instead of mattress covers and moving blankets.

However, though improvising with leftover things is a moneysaving formula, moving supplies are not always expensive. There is a lot of difference between peak season rates and off season rates of moving boxes and moving supplies. Besides that, there are certain days on which a company may offer things at a discount. There will also be package offers by some companies where you get all the moving supplies free, so far as you are ordering moving boxes worth a certain amount.

If you scan the sites of moving box manufacturers and track these offers rightly, you might be able to get your moving supplies quite cheap. If so, that will be better than typing up your boxes with sisal ropes like a clodhopper, or using nylon ropes that have started fraying at the edges. Nor would you then need to sit and shred plastic covers to make loose fill, or use your chiffons to pack your china. You need to resort to archaic moving supplies only when modern ones do not come within your budget.

If you are moving to or from New York and require moving boxes and moving supplies, please do visit our site – http://www.nymovingboxes.com/ or call us for a free quote.