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Most homeowners skip property due diligence for home building—and pay $80,000 to $150,000+ for that mistake. In this expert interview, Don Healy from Sand and Sage Solutions reveals the hidden risks lurking in "perfect" building lots and exactly how to uncover them before you're financially committed. After completing our 10-episode Understanding Design Limitations Series covering floor area ratios, setbacks, easements, and zoning regulations, I knew homeowners needed a practical solution for all that research. Don Healy's property evaluation expertise and Parcel Reports service provide exactly that. 🎯 In This Episode You'll Discover: ✅ Why lots priced $20K under market often hide $100K-$120K in development costs ✅ The $80,000 slope mistake homeowners make when they fall in love with views ✅ How wetlands, flood zones, and environmental constraints can halt projects entirely ✅ What comprehensive building site evaluation services actually cover (and what they cost) ✅ Real stories of families who discovered dealbreaker issues at permit review—after spending $30K-$50K on architectural plans ✅ The critical questions you MUST answer before making an offer on any building lot ✅ How professional land feasibility studies for building work (and their massive ROI) ✅ Why "utilities nearby" on real estate listings doesn't mean what you think ✅ The emotional trap that costs homeowners six figures in surprise expenses ✅ How to use property due diligence for negotiations (or to walk away strategically) ✅ Don's case study: The grandfathered house that required $95K in new utility infrastructure ✅ Whether property research can be done anywhere in the country (answer: yes!) ✅ How AI tools like Gemini can help with basic property research (and their limitations) Don Healy brings 20+ years of experience in construction operations, engineering, and site development. His mission at Sand and Sage Solutions: helping homeowners make informed decisions before building or buying property—preventing the costly surprises that turn lifetime milestones into struggles. 📍 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: Why Property Due Diligence Matters 3:15 - Meet Don Healy: Property Evaluation Expert 6:30 - The Biggest Knowledge Gap: Buying Based on Emotion 12:45 - The $20K "Savings" That Costs $120K in Reality 18:20 - What Comprehensive Property Due Diligence Covers 24:10 - Zoning Regulations and Dimensional Requirements 29:40 - Utility Access: When "Nearby" Means $95K in Costs 35:15 - Slope and Grading: The $80K View Premium 40:30 - Environmental Constraints That Halt Projects 44:50 - Real Case Study: The Wetland Discovery 48:10 - How Professional Parcel Reports Work 52:35 - Can This Be Done Anywhere in the Country? 56:20 - Using AI for Basic Property Research 1:00:45 - Conclusion: Protect Your Investment with Knowledge 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🌐 Sand and Sage Solutions (Don Healy's Property Due Diligence Service): https://www.sandandsagesolutions.com/ 📖 The Awakened Homeowner Book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MDRPK7 All Platforms: https://books2read.com/u/bpxj76 📄 Free Story - The Tale of Two Homeowners: See the dramatic difference between an informed homeowner and one who learns the hard way https://the-awakened-homeowner.kit.com/09608e1727 🎧 Related Episodes: Episodes 34-43: Understanding Design Limitations Series (Floor Area Ratio, Setbacks, Easements, Zoning) 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE AWAKENED HOMEOWNER: 🎙️ Listen on All Podcast Platforms: https://podcast.theawakenedhomeowner.com/listen 🌐 Website: https://www.theawakenedhomeowner.com/ 📧 Email: wwreid@theawakenedhomeowner.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedhomeowner/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theawakenedhomeowner/ 🔗 LEARN ABOUT THE BUILDQUEST APP: 🌐 Website: https://www.buildquest.co/ 💬 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid helps homeowners and construction professionals navigate custom home building and remodeling with confidence. With 35+ years of residential construction experience, Bill shares The Awakened Homeowner methodology to transform overwhelming projects into successful outcomes. This episode features Don Healy, founder of Sand and Sage Solutions and creator of Parcel Reports—a due diligence service that helps homeowners across the country uncover property risks before costly mistakes happen.

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