There is a multitude of information available online to help you decide whether or not you want to actually purchase a house, so et set... hold on. Don't put MONEY on that house quite yet. Have you done your homework on the house? Did you have it inspected? Have you checked that it is ZONED properly? Are all of the improvements up to code - and were they installed with a building permit? use them.There is a multitude of information available online to help you decide whether or not you want to actually purchase a house, so
There are several ONLNE MAPS sources available online, which give a birds-eye view of the actual neighborhood, capture via satellite. For some locations, the clarity of the images might be a little disturbing, but this can help in making an informed decision.
From the front, the house might look perfect. Driving around the block does not reveal anything that looks wrong, or out of place. But a buyer might spot something disturbing that is not visible at street level by utilizing these free services - like a junkyard in the adjacent property in back, or a ravine half a block away that is actually a train line that operates 24 hours a day.
Another resource that many cities are putting online are real-time, and up-to-date zoning maps. But dig deeper - look for the city's long range planning maps, and see what is planned for that vacant field a block away. It could turn out that the city plans on turning that sleepy two-lane street into a major thoroughfare. TRY to fine these maps available online, get the name and phone number from the office and call - and get answers.
Make or, put down an offer, reserving the right to get out of the contract if there are any discrepancies between the seller's representations about the house, and what the local government has to say about things.
Protect your interests before, and after, placing an offer on a house. More to come.
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