How to Choose a Homesite When Building a House

[@TyWilde]

I have a question for you. What's the most important feature you look for when considering a homesite? Why? I'd love to hear your thoughts & where you're from. Also, if you're new to my channel, please subscribe & ring the bell to be notified each time I post new videos. Thanks!

[@Everybitofit]

I’d say placement and location is very important. I’m from Ottawa, ON in Canada 🇨🇦 The terminology is a little different, our builds are different, and from what I’ve realized, we don’t have many people from where i live that are doing what you do here on KZbin, so it’s truly difficult.

[@TyWilde]

@@Everybitofit Thanks for sharing. You wouldn't think things would be that different from the US to Canada.

[@allysonchen4286]

The amount of land is important to me. I like privacy. I don't want to be too close to everyone. I will be getting a dog so I want them to have PLENTY of room to run about. Hopefully I can get one with trees so I can have privacy. I'm just trying to see what lot/homesite i need. Wondering if I should just keep all the land and only develop land to build the house on

[@Slimmingwithsandy]

The way you kindly asked for the thumbs up and honestly have great tips made it a must to thumbs up

[@TyWilde]

You are sooooo cool. Thank you. Sincerely.

[@markofgodtx6]

This was very informative with a lot of great information. One thing you did not mention, which may not be an issue in Utah, is, what was the land the developer bought used for before he bought it for homes. Here in San Antonio, TX that has been a major issue. I once lived in a development that was built on a former landfill. And because the developer did not do proper sub-foundation preparation, one day after a really heavy Spring storm, about half of the homes sank and shifted to the point where the foundations cracked, pipes broke and walls cracked. Unfortunately, no one had read the fine print in the sales contract excluding the developer from any liability. Over the past decades, there have been many such cases in this city. So, everyone should find out what that land was used for before the developer bought it. And, did they prepare the soil properly before building homes.

[@TyWilde]

Very good point Ted. We haven't had a lot of issues with that sort of thing happening here in Utah but it is a serious issue for sure. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

[@TyWilde]

@Wise Mann Fortunately I don't have much experience with this sort of thing happening.

[@TyWilde]

@Wise Mann Thank you & thank you!

[@AshleyRodriguez-kz2qw]

This video was so helpful! All of it! Especially the top 3 reasons at the end, which is exactly what we thought about when having to choose between 2 developments.

[@TyWilde]

Thank You for sharing. Have a great day.

[@Everybitofit]

This is one of the best channel I’ve come across.

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment! I appreciate it more than you know. Are you looking to build a home?

[@AdrenalineJunkie25]

Your KZbin channel is so underrated I've been binging your videos for about 4 hours learning and soaking up the knowledge you're giving out thank you.

[@TyWilde]

That's one of the greatest compliments I've ever received. Thank you sincerely. I really appreciate people like you who take a moment to leave a remark. Best of luck to you my friend.

[@summitsix-1217]

Amen!!

[@TyWilde]

@@summitsix-1217 Thanks!!

[@TyWilde]

Tankk - Did you ever decided to build a Home?

[@AdrenalineJunkie25]

@@TyWilde No, I haven't yet sir still saving for my 20 percent down and weighing pros and cons.I have been looking at kb homes their competitors don't real excite me the way Kb model homes excite me when I step inside the model house and the options offered are second to none.Im currently a college student working part time as a supervisor at U.P.S. just turned 22 just trying to be patient through this process.

[@Robyrne526]

Your lot is a sick lot! I wanted more land but my fiancé talked me into subdivision lol so looks like I’ll be going for a premium lot here in Pennsylvania

[@TyWilde]

Thanks. I've always wanted a nice piece of dirt. It's nice to have room to grow.

[@900bcy6]

My lot has trees, Ty....come to Maine!

[@TyWilde]

Yeah, that is rare, but what a blessing.

[@TxHoneyBee]

I love your videos!!

[@TyWilde]

Thank you sincerely for the compliment & for watching. I appreciate you more than you know.

[@elonmusk3792]

Thank you for this information. Our family is in the process of getting a 5.5 acre lot for less than 40k, which is a very good price!

[@TyWilde]

Glad it was helpful!5.5 acres, that is amazing & for only $40k... I'd buy two! Best of luck to you & thanks for sharing.

[@ne19622003]

Looking at the lots sizes

[@TyWilde]

Yeah, try to find one that give you plenty of space, but remember the bigger the yard the more expensive it will be to landscaper & harder to maintain.

[@kathleenmartin8749]

We need tips on have a builder building on our own land? Is it better to pay out of pocket for construction draws or get a construction loan?

[@TyWilde]

I'm not sure which one is better. As most people do, I got a construction loan.

[@nklingler]

We had TALL townhomes go up behind our house we just sold. As soon as we saw how tall they were and how close they were to our back fence we put the house up for sale. Dude, your videos are spot on. We are backfilling our foundation today, moving right along! Building with Craythorne homes has been such a good experience.

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment & for watching my videos I appreciate it more than you know. It sounds like you made a wise choice. Best of luck to you my friend.

[@nklingler]

@@TyWilde Where they built them was a huge open field. I know all of my old neighbors were not happy they were putting them in. I think we made a wise decision too! Keep up the awesome work.

[@TyWilde]

@@nklingler Oh yeah, people always get upset when they find out apartments, condos or townhomes are going in behind their homes.

[@deliaa.harris3847]

Thank you for all the great information. We just picked a lot that is facing southwest for the same reasons you mentioned (snow) and sunlight. Glad we are on track!

[@TyWilde]

Great choice. Where are you building?

[@deliaa.harris3847]

@@TyWilde Kentucky

[@TyWilde]

@@deliaa.harris3847 That’s great. I’ve never been there.

[@summitsix-1217]

Solid information!! Thanks!

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment. Glad it was helpful!

[@FirewolfKnight]

Just going to side eye a little bit for wearing a Suns Jersey in Jazz Territory. But enjoying the vids I've been bouncing around.

[@TyWilde]

Ahhh, you caught that. I'm an Arizona boy livin' in the promised land. I love my Phoenix Suns.

[@FirewolfKnight]

Well I can't blame you for that. I got family in Phoenix myself. Please keep up the amazing vids, I appreciate the information I'm gathering from these. Question, do you have any videos on environmentally friendly new build homes? With all the people selling solar, especially to people that recently moved into new homes, I'd like to see your perspective. If you have a video on this already please point me that way, I'd love to learn more.

[@TyWilde]

@@FirewolfKnight That's a great suggestion. I'll need to look into this further.

[@FirewolfKnight]

@@TyWilde Glad to hear. I know some companies that would be good resources to ask questions

[@TyWilde]

@@FirewolfKnight Sounds good. Thanks.

[@dylantran5646]

We chose a corner lot cause it is a little bigger and we don’t have to deal with annoying neighbors

[@TyWilde]

Hey man, thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate it more than you know. As far as corner lots go, it's a must for a lot of people.

[@andrewstanley]

Thank you so much. So much about homes I wasn’t thinking about!!!

[@TyWilde]

You are so welcome! I really appreciate you watching & your comment.

[@TyWilde]

If you're thinking about building a house, watch The Top 10 Home Building Tips. Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKjPh2ucq71jlZo

[@Jnch3verse16]

Have you ever heard of a double escrow where you purchase a property on phase a of the development and then flip it when phase a is finished and phase b has already started?

[@TyWilde]

Yes. I've done something similar.

[@Jnch3verse16]

@@TyWilde thanks

[@TyWilde]

@@Jnch3verse16 You're welcome. Have a great week.

[@efeclint]

I like your videos ! Your way of emphasizing details is both funny and captivating lol

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you like them! Are you building a home somewhere?

[@efeclint]

@@TyWilde yes I am! Just chose a site snd I think it’s facing west .... but all the options being provided are so pricy

[@TyWilde]

@@efeclint Yes, it can be costly to build a home. You might want to check out my video on selecting the most important upgrades. Here's a link to that video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJC9aWl-op6roaM

[@Cheezyfosheezy]

Glad I found your channel thumbs up and subbed, keep up the great work!

[@TyWilde]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for watching & for the sub. I really appreciate you.

[@Pindexter77]

Wish you were in Texas :)

[@TyWilde]

It's cold in UT. I wish I was in Texas too. LOL. or Hawaii.

[@Yoshsterdatoon4570]

This is educational. Thank you!

[@TyWilde]

You're welcome. Thanks for the compliment. Where are you looking to build a home?

[@Yoshsterdatoon4570]

@@TyWilde In Santa Clarita California

[@TyWilde]

@@Yoshsterdatoon4570 That sounds warm. Kind of jealous!

[@goyaliza]

I wished I saw this video earlier but I think I'll be good. 🤞

[@TyWilde]

Thanks. Yeah, if you've already started... it's too late. LOL. Thanks for watching & for your comment.

[@lovesophia19]

Should we build our house site by the road (little bit busy) and trail. That’s the only lots available for that subdivision, and I am wondering if that will affect us later when we try to sell it.

[@TyWilde]

Excellent question. It wouldn't change my perspective. I'd most likely do it. Some people won't buy the home because of the location, but most people won't care. Some people will actually like that it gives the quicker access to work or the city or whatever. I think you're good to go. Best of luck & keep me posted on your progress. What city are you looking to build in?

[@lovesophia19]

@@TyWilde Thanks for the quick reply. I am planning on building in Newburgh Indiana. The property has multiple of easement... would that cut down the resale price? I just found your channel and it’s really helpful! I wrote down all the 10 questions to ask the builder. Really appreciate!

[@TyWilde]

@@lovesophia19 Thanks. For sure it's going to be a little harder to sell in that situation. You're just going to have to make a judgment call knowing that you will most likely lose resale value. That being said, the house might make an incredible rental property in a few years when you're ready to move up to something bigger & better. Thanks for watching my videos & best of luck my friend.

[@chaskinsnc]

I want a small lot and need to determine the best home layout. I plan to build a cottage style home with a basement on a hill. That scares me finding the right lot.

[@TyWilde]

Yeah, it can be tough to find a homesite, especially in this market. When you're looking for something as specific as that, it can be even tougher. Best of luck to you my friend.

[@yashwanthboddu]

Hi, thank you so much for the information, i have a couple of questions, what does no build easement and 35 feet front setback mean? Does it mean, it’s not a good idea to choose that lot, waiting for your response

[@TyWilde]

GREAT question! A no build easement on a homesite means that there is usually something underground that the city may need to get to in the future. It's usually, power, water or sewer lines. That often means you can't even build a shed in that location.

[@TyWilde]

To answer your 2nd question. 35' from the setback is usually referring to 35' from the street. That's fairly normal. In my neighborhood it's 25'. I personally don't like having easements on my property. So, in your situation, unless the homesite it large or just in an excellent location or a super great price, I would likely pass. Best of luck & let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching.

[@yashwanthboddu]

@@TyWilde thank you so much for making us understand, your videos and responses are doing a world of good. Thanks again

[@TyWilde]

@@yashwanthboddu You are VERY Welcome!!

[@lilsabby331]

Thank you for all your informative videos! You mentioned that when the housing market is hot, several people might want the same homesite. Can you explain the process in actually locking down a homesite? Do you bid on it, if there are several people who want the same site, what/who determines who gets it. Thank you so much!

[@TyWilde]

Great question. Usually with a track builder it's first come first serve. So whoever puts down an earnest money check first usually get's that homesite. If several people want the same homesite, often it will go to the highest bidder, but I've worked for a builder that would sell the lot to whoever wanted to build the biggest house. This type of situation is handled different by every builder, but in most situations it will be handled one of the ways I stated above.

[@timothybilecki8932]

How about a video on which navigating the vast selection of builder options and upgrades.

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for your comment. I actually did a super popular video on this exact subject. I'll put the link below. Let me know what you think... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJC9aWl-op6roaM

[@oliviamathis3417]

Fantastic video. Thanks so much.

[@TyWilde]

Thank you so much for the compliment. Where are you looking to build a home?

[@TyWilde]

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[@deemartinez836]

Look at the sunrise and sunset. I hate my lot.

[@TyWilde]

Yeah, quite often people forget the importance of choosing a good homesite. Then you move in & it's not a pleasant surprise. This happens with existing homes too.

[@ndongonjie9144]

Great info

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment & for watching. Where are you building a home?

[@geminiots2121]

Im looking to build a home in the future. Im giving myself a 5 year plan as i have 2.5 years on my current home and looking to add 2.5 years after that. Anyways, im looking to build a bardominium and as im looking at info for homesite, I am confused by some terminology. Can you elaborate at the diffence between raw, underdeveloped, underimproved and improved land? Some of the information i came across used these words interchangeably which is causing my confusion. Can you help clear this up? Also, is it better to buy a land that is raw or a land thst already has a property on it and then build on that, then tear down the first house?

[@TyWilde]

Excellent questions. Raw land has no improvements to it. If you purchase property where you need to tear down an old home, that’s going to cost you a lot of money. It’s best to find what they call an improved a lot. Usually that means power, water and sewer has already been run to the Home site. Does that answer your questions?

[@twizzle8993]

This guy is awesome!

[@TyWilde]

You're awesome. Thanks for watching & for you compliment. I really appreciate you.

[@RedNarwhal23]

I wish you lived in Arizona.

[@TyWilde]

I was raised in Arizona first on the Navajo Reservation in Fort Defiance & then Later Phoenix. I often wish that I still lived there too. Thanks for watching & for leaving a comment.

[@favored4life]

This is great. We are looking for 2 acres now to add a pool and court also but was wondering if maintenance of the acres would be too much. What has been your experience so far?

[@TyWilde]

Well, we pretty much haven't touched the 2nd acre & we've spent a lot of money just landscaping the 1st acre. Just one acre has been a lot to maintain. For the first time in my life, I've started to pay someone to mow the lawn & a weed control company. Hopefully someday I can put something cool on the second acre, like a pool or indoor basketball court.

[@favored4life]

@@TyWilde yes, this is what I'm afraid of. I'm wondering if maybe we should just purchase 1 now and put the court and pool on it. And then buy more later when we're ready to build a rental on it. But the way the market is going though...

[@TyWilde]

@@favored4life If two acres is affordable, I don't think you'll ever regret it, but my 2nd acre pretty much gets ignored.

[@favored4life]

@@TyWilde thanks, what do you consider affordable? We're looking around Houston, TX.

[@TyWilde]

@@favored4life I love Houston... and Texas. Congratulations. AND, Go Astros!!

[@MakeWay4CJ]

This, as with most of your videos Ty, was FILLED with information. One of the common issues that many homeowners have though is that they don’t know where to get certain bits of information. For instance, the man below mentioned having lived in a house that was built on what was once a landfill which indirectly resulted in his house sinking. How would one find out what the land was used for prior to the developer purchasing it? Same thing with easements. Who do you speak to find out if your lot is part of an easement? After all, sales people (no offense Ty) often tell prospective buyers whatever it is they want to hear but if it isn’t between the four corners of an agreement, then it may not be accurate. So where do we go to find out information such as what the land was once used for or whether or not there is an easement on a particular home site?

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for your excellent question. The builder needs to disclose if house is built on a landfill, at least in Utah. The builder also needs to make you aware of any easements on the property. You can always check county records or contact a title company. Once again, thanks for your question, & hopefully this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

We picked a lot in a pie shape of a culdesac that backs into greenery. The lot we picked is supposedly the most flattest lot in the culdesac but now should I be concerned about water and drainage entering my lot?

[@TyWilde]

That’s awesome. Those cul-de-sac lots are usually the most popular. When the time comes to sell, you should make more money than your neighbors. As far as drainage goes, you just need to be aware of the property surrounding you. If it all slopes downward toward your home site you made it need to use some landscaping techniques to keep the water away from your home. Congratulations! I’m very excited for you! 👍🏼😀

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

@@TyWilde Thank you!

[@TyWilde]

@@HoloHoloAdventures You're so welcome!

[@halogod3798]

I'm purchasing a small 0.15 acre lot in Ogden that I plan to build my first home on. This lot isn't apart of one of these planned out communities, though I'm not sure if that even matters to builders. Can you recommend a builder for the weber county area? It seems you have a lot of knowledge in this field, thank you!

[@TyWilde]

Congratulations and thank you for watching this video. Unfortunately I do not know that area well enough to make a recommendation. You will likely need to find a custom home builder in that location… Or, the builder in that area may be willing to do it. Best of luck to you my friend.

[@keishapuryear8180]

Do you have any advice about buying a smaller lot with very little cleared land around it but have a sloped wooded area behind the house.

[@TyWilde]

I mean, it depends a lot upon what's important to you. It sounds super cool but you'd want to make sure the slope won't cause water to flood the home in a rain storm. That's probably one of the main reasons people prefer flat lots or homesites the slope naturally away from the house instead of toward it. Where is this homesite located?

[@keishapuryear8180]

@@TyWilde great points. The lot requires a retaining wall. We don't want a large area to tend as we're nearing retirement. It's in Maryland and quite similar to townhomes that back to wooded areas. We didn't want a townhome but thought the lot would work and give us privacy behind our home.

[@keishapuryear8180]

@@TyWilde thank you for responding so quickly especially since your post was not recent. I really didn't expect a response 😅

[@TyWilde]

@@keishapuryear8180 Retaining walls can be very expensive so if you're going to need to pay for it, I'd probably advise against it. Especially if you can get something priced similar. But the privacy would be nice for sure.

[@TyWilde]

@@keishapuryear8180 Ha ha. You're welcome. I always do my best to respond to everyone. I love and appreciate everyone who watches & I want to show my gratitude by helping everyone I can.

[@dylantran5646]

Your good at baskets lol

[@TyWilde]

Lol. You’re funny! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I hope you’re having a great day!

[@Lesunlimited]

Now Let’s talk about how many takes it took for you yo make that shot 😂

[@TyWilde]

I love your comment. I honestly thought it would take me 9 or 10 tries but I actually made it on my second shot. You could probably see the relief on my face.

[@ne19622003]

My new house will be 2story

[@TyWilde]

Good choice. That will give you more bang for your buck.

[@marieclaiborne538]

I’m looking to build a home. In North Carolina?? Locust area. Can you please endorse a good builder for our dream home??

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching my video. Unfortunately I don't know that area at all. Just google search reviews for builders in the area & select from the best. I usually recommend a mid-size local builder. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any other questions.

[@jensenjake9575]

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[@TyWilde]

Ya mon!

[@jakejensen7177]

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[@TyWilde]

Good morning Jake. Thumbs up to you Brother!

[@l3eaver]

This guy must like to par-tay !!! Most normal people want a south facing home to let in as much natural light.

[@TyWilde]

You're absolutely right. I do like to Par-tay! And, it's also true that loads of people want the house to face south. But most of the people I meet want West facing so they have shade from their home in the evenings to hang out in the yard. Where are you from?

[@kennethbarton5129]

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[@TyWilde]

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