Thank you to all that have tajen the time to give me great advice. To be perfectly honest with you all, I one want to build because it has always been a dream of mine, whether or not that means tearing an existing cottage down, and second I want to build because my son who is 12 is in a wheelchair with severe autism, so I want to build so I can have the home suit his needs. I do see what you mean though when it comes to finding vacant land, and even properties with homes on them, it is nearly impossible right now to find the perfect location, and trust me I am looking everywhere, end to end, but I do prefer the Wolfeboro area because thats where my parents have now resided. Thanks to all for the good advjce, and please keepit coming.