looking to buy first house...any tips?

[Moxie]

btr, like I said, some things vary depending on where you are.

I disagree if it is the edge of town. You can check to see what the area is zoned for (although that can change). A big empty area or farm land means fewer neighbors and a bigger area to play.

I live in metro Detroit, so there is no edge of town anywhere nearby. No farm land, either. A big empty lot around here means condos, office space, or strip malls will occupy it shortly. In this area, people are filling every square inch of space they can find. As for zoning, I have personally watched zoning for a particular lot change almost overnight. All the developer needed was a few friends in the right places, and some well placed 'donations'.

As for the size of the house, you may be correct, depending on the neighborhood. My point was that it may not be prudent to buy the one house on the block that sticks out.

We enjoy watching the wildlife in our extended backyard.

So do I, although I think our definitions of 'wildlife' may differ slightly...

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