It’s never too late to buy land

Frankly, I’m tired of hearing so many of the “locals” say, “I coulda, shoulda, woulda” bought when land was so much cheaper “back when”—15 years ago, 10 years ago, even 5 years ago, but now I’m afraid it’s too late!

Too late for what? It depends on why you want to buy land and what you want to accomplish with ownership of it in the future. Do you want to have your “dream spread” for your family some day? Do you want to have your money and equity grow in leaps and bounds as “newcomers” keep coming to this area?

I started selling land 18 years ago. No one even heard of the town of Maricopa. This seemed like a mobile home area with cheap land and hauled water. Who would have dreamed what we saw happen around us would get us to where we are today? Maricopa is becoming the jewel of Pinal County. We have both urban subdivisions as well as vast rural areas of Hidden Valley. Although the city of Maricopa is going through a period of growing pains, as any newborn city, we have a great future.

Several years ago I started buying lots and acreage in Maricopa, and I haven’t stopped. And guess what? I expect to pay more for it now than I have in the past. So what? This has been my philosophy: It doesn’t mater what it costs today as long as I buy “right” and demand is there tomorrow. I never paid $300 an acre like some people before me did; somehow I got past the “shoulda, coulda, woulda” and made my wealth buying land here in present times. This is where my kids are raising my grandkids. I love this area, and I believe owning land here will continue increasing my wealth.  I believe it can work for you, too.

Yes, Maricopa has changed. There are more people and more places to shop and eat out.  Yes, our population continues to grow. Most newcomers pulling into town wanting acreage and elbowroom are buying outside of the Maricopa city limits. Why buy acreage? Great demand and limited supply. Everybody wants acreage where they can afford to, now or someday, build their dream home on 1.25 to 3-5 acres. And, yes, buy land now; they aren’t making anymore of it.

Demand has merged all the outlying areas of cities together so that you can’t tell when you leave one city and enter the next. Maricopa will retain its rural area with our beautiful mountain views and clean air. It’s no wonder that this is the fastest growing area in the state. Who “woulda” thought?

Why buy now? Timing has never been better. With the temporary lull in the market nationwide, now is the time to find the best buys and the best choice of inventory. While the market is taking a breather, this is the perfect time to buy right. With so many national publications continually rating Arizona in the top five most desirable places to live, it’s no wonder we have more than 200,000 people coming to Arizona annually.

Let’s face it; those who can afford to will keep coming, keep desiring their little piece of acreage and will keep buying. That valuable rare commodity of good acreage in the Maricopa area will most likely keep going up in price as the years go by. Why? Because demand keeps growing. It’s that simple. So, don’t get bogged down with “shoulda coulda, woulda,” and jump in now. If you never start, you can’t possibly succeed.

Don Rietz is a certified land sales specialist with The Maricopa Real Estate Group / West USA Revelation. He can be reached at 520-568-7499 or [email protected].

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