Between a raw lot and a shovel-ready one sits a list of costs most buyers never see coming. Here's what "site work" really includes.
On most South Coast lots the first real cost is underground. Why septic engineering and Title 5 come before your build even gets priced.
"Buildable" is a loose word in a listing. Here's the real checklist — setbacks, wetlands, frontage, utilities, and septic — before you commit.