"No man acquires property without acquiring with it a little arithmetic also."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property. "
Maria Edgeworth
"Everyone says buying your first apartment makes you feel like an adult. What no one mentions is that selling it turns you right back into a child."
Anderson Cooper
"Property has its duties as well as its rights."
Thomas Drummond
"If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization."
Ludwig von Mises
"Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property."
Maria Edgeworth
"Whenever there is a conflict between human rights and property rights, human rights must prevail."
Abraham Lincoln
Points to Consider
Before Buying
The Bank Loan
Buying a Condo
Buying In Canada
Buying InUnited States
Buying InU.K.
Buying InMexico
Buying InCalifornia
How to Buy an Apartment Building
Understanding the Housing Market
Your Responsibilities as a Landlord
What You Should Know Before Choosing a Lot
What's an Easement?
The Young, Roofless Urbanite
Buy Real Estate Without Breaking Your Budget
An Affordable Second Home in the Sun
The Single Woman's Guide to Real Estate...
Arm yourself with knowledge before you buy or sell.
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"Before you build your dream home,
it's wise to spend some time considering the ground on which it will stand. The perfect location involves more than just an address - it's everything from the quality of the soil under your feet to the view of the sunset from your back porch.
Homebuyers need to be aware
of not only what's on their perspective lot, but also what's next to it. When looking at the adjacent properties consider zoning, power lines, and privacy. For example, if your lot is a corner lot, it may offer more space but less privacy than you'd like. Look and listen to the roads that border your property for traffic noise and safety, a particular concern for families with young children. Ask the builder or sales counselor about easements for underground utilities and sewers, in case you have plans for an in-ground pool or other enhancements in the future."