Pros and Cons of Buying Rural Northern AZ Land FAQ's -- Why Buy?
The Pros of Buying Rural Land
Availability - Parcels of land in many diverse rural areas of Arizona are still available. Many Arizona properties are available in 36 acre (or more) plots. The terrain varies greatly. Heavily wooded lots in hilly areas to ones that are sparse and open like in old Westerns.
In many cases you can find land with part of the work done! The well may already in and producing, or the septic system, driveway or pad are already on the parcel.
Savings on Vacations and Family Trips - Instead of spending money for vacations every year, find an area you love and create an affordable vacation retreat or hunting camp, with or without RV hookups, a septic, a small solar system and a well. Your family can come back year after year.
Improve as You Can - Slowly improve the property by cutting in a drive, clearing a building site, putting in a septic system, drilling a well and then building or bringing in a structure. Eventually you can live on the land full time. You could homestead for real, building a sustainable lifestyle or retire without a huge initial outlay.
Large Lots Furnish Peace & Privacy - In rural areas, parcels of 30 acres and more will give you the peace and privacy you crave. Because of the checkerboard system in Arizona of private and public land, many properties will adjoin public land, adding to the appeal of many of the lots.
Natural Beauty & Wildlife - Part of the year or full time, you will be surrounded by natural beauty and experience the changing seasons first hand.
Investment in Family's Future - Buying rural land is an investment for your family's future; your property can become an asset for your children and grandchildren and a natural spot for family get-togethers.
The Cons of Buying Rural Land
No Guarantees - There are no guarantees that real estate prices will not decrease at a later date.
Not a Quick Cash Out - Land, unlike a CD or savings account, normally takes some time to sell.
Buying a Problem - The main problems people run into stem from not knowing enough about the land when they buy. Buyers can end up with parcels with liens (charges against the property), land with no water available, rules about not splitting the property or forbidding the planned use. A real estate agent who specializes in land will not let you make those mistakes.
So...let us help you find your perfect rural set-up, and remember, "Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends".
Cheers,
Judith Ritter
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