This post is provided by James Fitzpatrick.

According to recent housing statistics, there are about 1.2 million new homes built each year in the United States. While many people often buy their homes from a company, some people may choose to work with a real estate developer to build their own home with them. For the aspiring business leaders, some may choose to build their home completely on their own and research how to become a real estate developer. If you want to become a real estate developer and create your own home with the land that you purchase, there are some things that you need to know before purchasing land. Here are some of the main questions you need to ask before you buy anything.

1. How Can You Get Utilities"
One thing that people must know before they purchase a piece of land to build a home is if they will have access to public utilities. You should always make sure that you can have access to electricity, water, and public sewer, if wanted. You must also ask how much these things will likely cost. The further away you are from people, the more materials these companies would need to run the electric or pipes to your home. You should always get a rough estimate of how much it would cost to access these utilities.

2. How Much Has The Area Grown"

Another question that you should ask and research independently is the growth of the surrounding area or county in the last few years. If the area around you is growing, you may...