"Travis Jordan" wrote in message
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v wrote:
Because in many areas, there is NOT so much land available - that is
within a reasonable commute, in a good school district, in a low crime
area, reasonably priced, etc.

That I understand. But the homes I'm curious about are built directly
on the highway in the middle of large, undeveloped areas where much of
the adjacent property is still for sale.

because the land is cheap, really cheap, and there is more profit to be had
by the builder. there may not be roads to the other land, which the builder
would have to put in.

it always comes down to money.