Purchasing A Lot In PSL (Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce: real estate, gated, for sale)

[jbravo]

Well, why use a builder?
How about homeowner/builder option?
Remember, the markup of the builder is 25%, easy.

Lastly, why buy now?
A lot should be had for under 45K within 8 months in PSL.
It's currently one of the worst markets in the Nation. (Yes, not just Fl.)

Just my 2 cents and 2 cents....

[AllTellit]

First its a fallacy that you think you might save by building on an empty lot in some weird spot where tractor trailers come rolling off the 95 or Tpke on all kinds of ungodly hours.

You have to trust someone and the builders big or small have knowledge that you dont have and would take you years to find out. Some small builders have spec houses that are ready to move into and they are a good deal new and with all the latest codes. You would lose money with the rental and then get a lot with a nice spring underneath which might just be a sinkhole in 5 years.

Yes trust a professional Realtor and there are loads of honest ones in and around StLucie. Adams homes on the net they do specs and lots of Satisfied customers.

[jbravo]

Originally Posted by AllTellit

First its a fallacy that you think you might save by building on an empty lot in some weird spot where tractor trailers come rolling off the 95 or Tpke on all kinds of ungodly hours.

You have to trust someone and the builders big or small have knowledge that you dont have and would take you years to find out. Some small builders have spec houses that are ready to move into and they are a good deal new and with all the latest codes. You would lose money with the rental and then get a lot with a nice spring underneath which might just be a sinkhole in 5 years.

Yes trust a professional Realtor and there are loads of honest ones in and around StLucie. Adams homes on the net they do specs and lots of Satisfied customers.

You gotta be kidding?
A Realtor and a builder (Adams Homes?) HONEST and professional????!!!!
Surely, you jest.

As far as building in St Lucie, it IS a horrible idea. Try reading my original post again.

[Moving2SPL]

Hey all! I just wanted to keep ya'll posted, that i had purchased my first lot. I had purchased it at a good price and looking to build on it next year or maybe two years from now.

I am very excited in my first step to moving to FL! If I was only able to move now and avoid the upcoming NY winter, very expensive rent, and ridiculous potholes, I will be so so so happy.

[TriMT7]

The weather has been PERFECT along the treasure coast the past few days, I must admit. Nice to finally be easing into the Florida "Winter"!

[FRANKLIN]

My advice to you is to look into Indian River Estates in White City. Although it is not terribly convenient to the highways, you will find the standard of living re: crime, overcrowding, rude people in general to be so much better. It is a real pleasure to live here and safe. Lots here can be found in the $50,000 range for sure these days.

[TriMT7]

You know, I've never actually visited Indian River Estates. What is that area near?

[Lilybeans]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

You know, I've never actually visited Indian River Estates. What is that area near?

North of Prima Vista, east of US 1, west of Indian River Drive, south of Midway Road.

[TriMT7]

Originally Posted by Lilybeans

North of Prima Vista, east of US 1, west of Indian River Drive, south of Midway Road.

Ah! I HAVE been there. Kinda off of "Easy" street, right?

There used to be this one crazy house at Christmas time that was basically surrounded by dense trees and bushes, and it literally looked like the owners would throw 1000 strands of lights into the trees making for a pretty neat display.

[Lilybeans]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

Ah! I HAVE been there. Kinda off of "Easy" street, right?

There used to be this one crazy house at Christmas time that was basically surrounded by dense trees and bushes, and it literally looked like the owners would throw 1000 strands of lights into the trees making for a pretty neat display.

That's it.