TAMING rural LAND

Land is a valuable resource. As the saying goes, they aren’t making any more of it. Land also comes in all shapes, sizes – and prices. A postage stamp of a lot near the city can cost as much or more than a great swath of rough acreage in the country. When log or timber home living comes into play, we’re usually talking about the latter. Rural land can be found for cheap, but there’s no shortage of considerations — and potential hidden costs — for turning it into a place to call home. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.

Understand Your Land

You’ve done your due diligence and purchased your lot. You performed a title search and know your property lines. You know what’s on the surface as well as what’s