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Where Should I Buy
Town or Country?
Important factors to consider:
- How important is it to be close to work, facilities and amenities?
many people are more comfortable being close to hospitals, schools, drugstores, grocery stores, etc. - Land and houses are cheaper in the country, but travel costs can be very expensive
- Services - for example: houses in town have sidewalks, streets are repaired faster and in better condition than country roads, streets are plowed quicker, etc…
- Higher property taxes in town – because of more services
- Water & Sewer services-While you have to pay about $1 per day for municipal water and sewer services in town, you don’t have to worry about the costs and repairs of having your own well and septic in the country. Some smaller communities have septic services but no water.
- Re-sale value and time to sell - In general, houses in communities sell faster and for a higher price than country homes
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Jul 20, 2010
A common easement is from NB Power. It is written into the deed that NB Power can have power lines or an anchor on your property. It is transferrable to all future owners.
Jul 15, 2010
The seller of the listed property pays the commission to the realtor. Buyers do not have to pay commission.
Jul 10, 2010
This cost will vary from municipality to municipality. In Sussex, it is about $1/day but it can be much higher in different cities.
Jul 6, 2010
A dusk to dawn light is a large bright light (usually mounted on an NB power pole) that automatically comes on at night and turns off in the morning. It provides light at night if you don't have street lights. The light can be rented from NB power for about $13/month or purchased. You pay for the power it consumes as well.
Jul 6, 2010
Realtors only get paid if a listed property sells. There is no fee if the listing expires and is taken off the market.