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Buying land can open potential for business, investment or building a home, but lenders typically don’t offer traditional mortgages for land without a valuable structure on it such as a home.

Before construction can commence in the near future or somewhere down the line, there are a surprising number of things to consider in order to be sure the land you settle on will suit your needs.

You may be able to use a home equity loan to secure a loan to buy — and potentially improve — a plot of land. A home equity loan might offer better terms and interest rates than other financing ...

One of the first questions to ask when scouting out properties is how much land do you need. This is largely a matter of personal preference. Do you want lots of space to take long walks with your dog ...

On a January 2026 episode of The Dave Ramsey Show, a caller named Trina presented a plan financial advisors hear too often: using creative financing to flip land while carrying $44,000 in debt on a ...