And the TAXES. And the regulations about where things must go, how deep - how high. No longer are we able to use spring water as a source, but are required to have deep wells or hook up to city water sources, ect.
Not one but TWO septic systems must be installed for new builds that are not on city sewer systems. Which in turn requires a larger piece of land so that the systems can meet code in how far apart they are from each other, the house, and from the neighbors. They cost about seven grand each (easy). Then you have to pay the code person to come out and inspect/test them too.
And the TAXES!
I am seeing people begin to live in large NICE campers out in the country. They get to avoid all of that crap, and there are just the vacant land taxes to pay.
You ever hear of buying a piece or land WITHOUT HOA and CC&R’s?