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Reliable Home Inspection Service

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Reliable Home Inspection Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Reliable Home Inspection Service offers a variety of inspections related to the real estate transaction; Serving Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, you can be assured that you will receive excellent customer service, especially with our one stop shop philosophy. Our computer generated report, which is delivered on-site, has been recognized nationally and locally as an extremely helpful tool for the real estate transaction. With 24-7 availability for scheduling and customer service, we are here to help serve you! We also offer a variety of discounts for you and look forward to the opportunity to be on your team and provide impeccable service to you as a buyer and seller.

"Paul Duhamel performed home inspection and everything went wells, It took about 3 hrs and he notified few issues in the house and he answered to all my questions. Very professional and to the point. I refereed to my friends and even he is also happy with the inspection they performed."

Sirisha B on June 2019

Reliable Home Inspection Service offers a variety of inspections related to the real estate transaction; Serving Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, you can be assured that you will receive excellent customer service, especially with our one stop shop philosophy. Our computer generated report, which is delivered on-site, has been recognized nationally and locally as an extremely helpful tool for the real estate transaction. With 24-7 availability for scheduling and customer service, we are here to help serve you! We also offer a variety of discounts for you and look forward to the opportunity to be on your team and provide impeccable service to you as a buyer and seller.

"Paul Duhamel performed home inspection and everything went wells, It took about 3 hrs and he notified few issues in the house and he answered to all my questions. Very professional and to the point. I refereed to my friends and even he is also happy with the inspection they performed."

Sirisha B on June 2019

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Auto Transporters Online

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Auto Transporters Online

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Best Nationwide Car Shipping with affordable rates and superior customer service. Plan ahead and save money. No deposit required. Ship your car safely and affordably. Established over 15 years. A+ rated with BBB. Open & enclosed, door to door auto transport. MILITARY, STUDENT, SENIOR, MULTIPLE CAR DISCOUNTS. Family owned and will work directly with the owner from start to finish. We provide honest quotes and spend the time it takes with our customers to offer a rate that meets their needs. Superior customer service throughout the entire shipping process, until your car is delivered. Contact us or call for a quick quote @ 1(855) 813-2002. Always happy to answer your questions or just to review how the business works. You owe it to yourself to try us first. Call directly for best quote 1(855) 813-2002

"They were responsive to the inquiry and price competitive. The car was picked up in short order and arrived a couple of days later. I've been through this drill before and been unhappy, but these folks were very good!"

Larry W on July 2018

Best Nationwide Car Shipping with affordable rates and superior customer service. Plan ahead and save money. No deposit required. Ship your car safely and affordably. Established over 15 years. A+ rated with BBB. Open & enclosed, door to door auto transport. MILITARY, STUDENT, SENIOR, MULTIPLE CAR DISCOUNTS. Family owned and will work directly with the owner from start to finish. We provide honest quotes and spend the time it takes with our customers to offer a rate that meets their needs. Superior customer service throughout the entire shipping process, until your car is delivered. Contact us or call for a quick quote @ 1(855) 813-2002. Always happy to answer your questions or just to review how the business works. You owe it to yourself to try us first. Call directly for best quote 1(855) 813-2002

"They were responsive to the inquiry and price competitive. The car was picked up in short order and arrived a couple of days later. I've been through this drill before and been unhappy, but these folks were very good!"

Larry W on July 2018

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Keller Williams Realty, Tom Schoenbeck

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Keller Williams Realty, Tom Schoenbeck

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Selling a Home? There are lots of do's and don'ts when selling a home. Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Lewes are very special and localized markets that require true market savvy. Let me use my years of experience to guide you along a successful path of preparation, promotion, and closing the deal. Buying a Home? Let me use my research and negotiation skills to help you traverse a unique market and avoid the many pitfalls facing today's buyers. As your Realtor, your complete satisfaction is my #1 goal because if you're satisfied, you will refer me to your friends. What I bring to the table is experience, integrity, a national network of real estate professionals, and numerous marketing techniques all aimed at getting the job done right-the first time- everytime.

Selling a Home? There are lots of do's and don'ts when selling a home. Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Lewes are very special and localized markets that require true market savvy. Let me use my years of experience to guide you along a successful path of preparation, promotion, and closing the deal. Buying a Home? Let me use my research and negotiation skills to help you traverse a unique market and avoid the many pitfalls facing today's buyers. As your Realtor, your complete satisfaction is my #1 goal because if you're satisfied, you will refer me to your friends. What I bring to the table is experience, integrity, a national network of real estate professionals, and numerous marketing techniques all aimed at getting the job done right-the first time- everytime.

NVR Inc

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NVR Inc

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78 years of experience

NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and constructs homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Fox Ridge Homes and Heartland Homes. As a corporate entity, NVR, Inc. provides various support functions for each of its sub-entities. These include sales and marketing support, vital human resource specialists, and an advanced information technology department, which provide a network of resources utilized by NVR, Inc. holdings.

"We absolutely love our new Ryan home, which is ready to move into. Jon, the construction manager was true to his word, and had the Home completed by the end of May. However., DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE! We were supposed to close June 7, and Martha from NVR knew we wanted an early June close, I was retiring July 1st, and our mortgage was based on my pension MONTHS AGO. Now, a few weeks before closing after we scheduled a TON of services including movers, truck, friends taking off to help, babysitters for kids, and have a buffer of 3 weeks before we have to move out of a rental end of June; Martha tells me they require a certain letter from the pension that I will not receive until mid-july. Because of this they initially said we couldn't close until July. Then it is June 20th. If she provided us with this information months ago, we could have planned differently. Now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. So, I repeat, DO NO GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE. I'm not the only one either. I just spoke to our new neighbors who broke off with NVR and Martha after 6 months before closing because of similar issues. DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE!!!! it should be NO STARS FOR NVR MORTGAGE."

Donald C on May 2023

NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and constructs homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Fox Ridge Homes and Heartland Homes. As a corporate entity, NVR, Inc. provides various support functions for each of its sub-entities. These include sales and marketing support, vital human resource specialists, and an advanced information technology department, which provide a network of resources utilized by NVR, Inc. holdings.

"We absolutely love our new Ryan home, which is ready to move into. Jon, the construction manager was true to his word, and had the Home completed by the end of May. However., DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE! We were supposed to close June 7, and Martha from NVR knew we wanted an early June close, I was retiring July 1st, and our mortgage was based on my pension MONTHS AGO. Now, a few weeks before closing after we scheduled a TON of services including movers, truck, friends taking off to help, babysitters for kids, and have a buffer of 3 weeks before we have to move out of a rental end of June; Martha tells me they require a certain letter from the pension that I will not receive until mid-july. Because of this they initially said we couldn't close until July. Then it is June 20th. If she provided us with this information months ago, we could have planned differently. Now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. So, I repeat, DO NO GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE. I'm not the only one either. I just spoke to our new neighbors who broke off with NVR and Martha after 6 months before closing because of similar issues. DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE!!!! it should be NO STARS FOR NVR MORTGAGE."

Donald C on May 2023

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My name is Jim Kelly, Realtor. I have assembled a small team of realtors with regional Delaware Real Estate expertise to help you find your next home whether you are looking in Sussex Co. Delaware (Southern Delaware), Kent Co. Delaware (Central Delaware), or New Castle Co. Delaware (Northern Delaware). You can find these selections at BestDelawareHomes.net. Specialty listings include Southern Delaware’s famous beach real estate including Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. You will find popular vacation and residential beachfront condos, resort homes and town homes. Real estate research can be a tedious process, and much will depend on what you want. There are so many things to consider and that is why most clients prefer to ask our help. By doing so, we can help you locate the most ideal property based on what is most important to you. For that ultimate home by the beach, visit us at BestDelawareHomes.net.

My name is Jim Kelly, Realtor. I have assembled a small team of realtors with regional Delaware Real Estate expertise to help you find your next home whether you are looking in Sussex Co. Delaware (Southern Delaware), Kent Co. Delaware (Central Delaware), or New Castle Co. Delaware (Northern Delaware). You can find these selections at BestDelawareHomes.net. Specialty listings include Southern Delaware’s famous beach real estate including Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. You will find popular vacation and residential beachfront condos, resort homes and town homes. Real estate research can be a tedious process, and much will depend on what you want. There are so many things to consider and that is why most clients prefer to ask our help. By doing so, we can help you locate the most ideal property based on what is most important to you. For that ultimate home by the beach, visit us at BestDelawareHomes.net.

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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.

To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.

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