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10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Land In TexasK
10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Land In Texas
Land has always been one of the safest and best investments anyone can make.  Like my Grandfather said "They ain't makin anymore land".  According to Dr. Charles Gilliland at Texas A&M, "a general lack of lucrative investment alternatives makes the decision to acquire land less costly than when stocks were booming".
No matter what your reason for buying land, with or without a home, it's best to make your purchase based on facts and good information, not emotion.
1)  Research The Market
The best way to do this is to find yourself an experienced Realtor who knows the market.  Ask your Realtor for recent comparable sales in the area.  Sometimes there are no relevant comps so you must rely on the Realtor's expertise and compare that with the County Appraisal District.  Sometimes you have to go out of the area to a similar area to get comps.  Finding reliable comps can really be a challenge out in the country.
2)  Check The Infrastructure
Rural areas usually don't have city water they rely on wells or coop water districts.  This can be costly in that there are places here in Texas where ... more

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