Which comes first - the single story home plan or the lot

Either way, you're going to need both. If you have your single story home plan already purchased, you have narrowed down your choice in lots. But if you keep an open mind about lot size and house size, you can shop for both at the same time. If you've already decided on a single story home plan, you may want to adjust some details after you choose a lot.

Your single story home plan may be for a small home or it may be for a sprawling compound. The first thing you need to do is determine your lot size. If you are looking for a small 900 square foot house, you won't need nearly the same size lot as if you are looking for a 3000 square foot luxury home. Your approximate square footage is something you will know even before purchasing the house plans.

After you know what size lot you are looking for, visit several suitably sized lots for your single story home plan. Find out the property taxes attached to each lot and note any subdivision covenants. Then explore the neighbor just as you would if you were buying a house already on the lot. Check out the schools. Find out how convenient shopping is.

The last thing you need to make note of is how your single story home plan will sit on the lot. Will the sun come glaring your infant's bedroom at daybreak? Will the summer sun hit the bay window in front, turning your living room into a greenhouse? Will your kitchen always be in the dark, like a cave? You may be able to change things on your house plan accommodate the lot, but it is a lot easier to pick a lot that will accommodate your house plans.

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