Home Building

For many of us, our vision of a dream home may include a mental picture of ourselves, hammer in hand and perched on a skeletal framed roof, pounding away in the sun. For those of us who dream of...

Many factors influence land value. The common saying is that real estate is all about location, location, location. Location is important, but there are other considerations. Zoning regulations...

Depending on the area in which you live, you may be legally able to build a house in a flood plain. Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Flood Insurance Program...

Selling your home on your own can save you a lot of money, yet most of the people still use a realtor for selling their property. One reason is that realtors actually do have access to marketing...

The water meter is normally the property and responsibility of the water department. Typically the water meter is not installed until the property owner is ready to hook up for water service....

Land surveys are most frequently taken and used to establish property lines prior to or following the building or sale of a house or other property. Land surveys are also needed when you are...

Who hasn't spent a dreary December day dreaming of a tropical garden or hammock on the beach in an exotic location, sunning yourself, oblivious to the winter weather of the northern climate? Maybe...

Wetlands are nature's filtration system. It's a piece of land where the soil is heavily sodden with water. Home to plants and wildlife that can't live in any other condition, wetlands serve as a...

The first step is finding a suitable piece of land. Consider these factors when comparing sites: Sunlight: You want good southern exposure as well as some exposure to the east and west. Water:...

Raw land is an undeveloped piece of property where no improvements have been made. The property is basically in its wild state. Raw land will usually need to be cleared and has no utilities, such...

Real estate is simply defined as a piece of land, the air above it, the ground below it and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings or structures. You can buy, sell, lease or trade...

You're an equestrian, you live in Los Angeles and you're tired of boarding your horse. It's time to keep him at your house. This is a good time to buy, too. But where can you find horse property...

This article describes the process in preparation for digging a basement. You will learn about the importance of checking with the city to learn about setbacks and other requirements, selecting...

Here you will learn the basics of starting a ranch. Purchasing property, putting in a well, a septic system and power.

When you buy a piece of property, the bank and possibly your local government require a property survey to transfer the deed. But this isn't the only reason to get your property surveyed. If the...