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Land Was Filled

  I am looking at a 3.11 acre lot of bare land. The price is $62,500 which is great for the area. I was told by the guy next door that the previous owner filled in a large low area with old concrete, rock, and asphalt. The land looks as if nothing had ever happened. What should I look out for if I want to buy this property for building a home.
 
  If I were you I'd insist on a favorable report from an engineer before my purchase offer became firm.
    Edith
Originally published on October 10, 2007
 
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