Is a scullery worth it?

• <div><p>Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). </p></div>

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Q: What factors do professionals consider in appraisals?

• <div><p>Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.</p></div>

Q: Do foundation cracks affect your appraisal?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks won&rsquo;t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren&rsquo;t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.</p></div>

Q: Will a tennis court affect my property taxes?

• <div><p>In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits&mdash;like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court&mdash;then your property taxes will be affected. </p></div>

Q: Should you ever pay more than the appraised value for a home?

• <div><p>Ideally, you&rsquo;d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you&rsquo;re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2022
They removed a large 100yr old Hackberry tree on my property, which was an imminent threat to my roof and my neighbors. They did and excellent job!
Cone's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2020
Pleasure to deal with this company and its staff. The crew was efficient. The attention to safety and PPE was superb. The cleanup was excellent. They worked in a tight area and my property was not disturbed in the least, except for the missing trees. Children would love to watch this big machine...
Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
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Reviewed in December 2017
Tracy's has always performed excellently for us for everything we have had them do. We have been using them for 5 years for a wide variety of projects and services around our property
Tracy's Quality Painting Inc
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Reviewed in November 2015
Tony did an excellent job. I had a very large wood pile that was in the way of some future construction. He moved the entire pile, cut up and stacked some wood into fireplace lengths. There was also a lot of brush left over from a GVEA project to replace telephone poles. He cleaned up my entire...
Razor Head Handyman
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Reviewed in September 2014
I needed my entryway landscaped, my lawn mowed and edged, my flower beds cleaned up and mulched, a dead 4-story tree removed, trees and bushes around and over my driveway trimmed back, and 4-5 MATURE evergreens planted. They said they'd give me a separate estimate for the mowing and edging,...
THORNAPPLE RIVER NURSERY
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were able to start the project earlier then expected. They were timely and very hard working. We were very impressed with their work ethic and attention to detail. They result - a lovely well built addition to our property.
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in January 2014
This was a date of death appraisal of waterfront property with an older dwelling on it. He was punctual in arriving at the home to do the inspection and very pleasant. It did take him a while (3+ weeks) to complete the appraisal, but it was a difficult job as the property is quite unique. He was...
SUMMIT-APPRAISAL.COM
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Reviewed in September 2013
I had questions regarding several problems and drove into the auto shop. Shop service sales person told me it would cost $125 for a technician to diagnose and tell me if or what something was wrong. Then the cost of repairs would be added. The prices quoted did not fit my budget. Kendall has...
Kendall Auto
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Reviewed in July 2013
they were prompt with the appraisal, good communication with the main office, the job was then sub-contracted out to a man who worked alone, we got off to a rocky start with tardy days, some communication issues but the quality of work is very good. i would use this company again and would...
Dynamic Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
I went to lunch with a friend and had been looking for an emergency patch job for a hole in the ceiling of a bathroom in a rental property. I happened to park next to a truck with Hollenbeck Painting and Drywall on the side. I wrote a note with my name and contact phone on it. He called me...
Hollenbeck Painting & Drywall
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room).

Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

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