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We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres.

Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres. Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

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Where? Usually the two biggest factors in home price are the square feet and the number of bedrooms. I'd like to see somewhere with about 30 homes of similar size showing the selling price being correlated to the age of the home.

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You’re an idiot

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Is that the name of a place where we can see housing prices correlated with the age of construction?

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Don’t change the argument. We’re talking new vs used . Talk to any builder or insurance salesman if your house burns down it will cost more to rebuild it than it’s current market value in almost any situation.