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MIdlands Appraisal of CA
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We offer over 20 years of industry experience and will provide you with an unmatched level of experience and commitment to your home. We've earned a solid reputation for a variety of residential and real estate appraisals. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call today, and let's get started.

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Accurate Appraisal, LLC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.\n

Kenneth Ricks and Associates
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

With over 33 years of experience Kenneth Ricks & Associates has been servicing the Bakersfield area for a number of different appraisals. With an in-depth knowledge of the local market, Kenneth Ricks and Associates can handle your valuation with professionalism and class. Whether you are looking to settle your estate, or simply list your property for sale by owner, give us a call today! We are more than happy to discuss any residential property valuation. We value each and every client, and look forward to building a lasting relationship for years to come! Give us a call today!

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

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