It is Recommended  that you NOT pick out a house design before you purchase the land  

1. A one story ranch with a walk out basement will not work  well at the edge of a cliff
2. Make a list of must have and want to have
   • Must have may be – distance from work
   • Want to have can be – a creek or pond

If you are set on a particular piece of land, choose a house that will work with the land.  There are as many designs of houses as there types of Candy.  Mmmm I love Candy

Know where your Sewer, Electricity, and Water are in relation to the land or lot.  Running these things long distances can become very expense.

1. Sewer - If you are NOT going to hook into the public sewer system
   • Find out what is an acceptable form of sewage disposal from the local codes administration
   • Do a perk test*. This will let you know what kind of sewer systems can be installed on your property.  There are several which we will cover under structure.

**** The Perk test should be done before buying on your land or lot and a condition of your offer to purchase. A home does not work well without bathrooms  ****

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* *Percolation test- how long it takes the soil to absorb moisture