Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn’t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don’t dismiss it. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don’t forget that home insurance policies often don’t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

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Q: Does a carport add value to your home?

• <div><p>While installing a carport will have only a slight, if any, bearing on increasing the selling price of your home, simply having a high-quality and well-maintained carport can improve the selling appeal to would-be house buyers. However, a poorly-maintained carport in disrepair can have the opposite effect and hurt the home's sales appeal.</p></div>

Q: Do built-in bookshelves increase home value?

• <div><p>Built-in bookshelves are worth it when you&rsquo;re a bibliophile with an impressive personal library or simply looking for additional practical and stylish storage solutions. They are a great way to utilize wall space to its best advantage. Plus, this <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">project adds value</a> to your home and increases its resale potential when made in timeless, high-quality materials.</p></div>

Q: Can the seller accept another offer while contingent?

• <div><p>Yes. If the seller includes a kick-out clause in the contract, they can accept another offer while contingent.</p></div>

Q: Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn&rsquo;t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don&rsquo;t dismiss it. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don&rsquo;t forget that home insurance policies often don&rsquo;t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Q: Is the appraisal value the same as market value?

• <div><p>No, the appraisal value comes from an appraiser and is a professional opinion of value based on property location and condition, while the market value is determined solely by what buyers are willing to pay for your home. Lenders normally use appraised values to ensure they&rsquo;re staying within target loan-to-value (LTV) ratios&mdash;the market value is simply what the home sells for. Appraised value can sit above or below market value.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2024
Issac is the best. He always shows up on time. Never misses a week and always does a great job. He is very very reliable. I am a real estate agent in Kona and I recommend him to all of my real estate clients..
LB Landscaping Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
As the seller's agent, I requested a quote, and forwarded that to the buyer. They did contract with them, but I had no further interaction. I was very impressed with his response to the request for a quote
DKN Electrical
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Reviewed in July 2020
We had a main waterline break at our Ranch Estate in Waiki'i Ranch and the plumber we usually call couldn't get us in so I found Calvin's based on good reviews. Here I am adding to another great review for the incredible and quick work done by Garrett with Calvin's Plumbing. Not only is Garrett...
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Reviewed in April 2017
Excellent! i was very pleased with the services Toby and his staff provided. Toby is more than a photographer, he is an artist! He has an exceptional ability to capture the moment and often times anticipating our requests. I'd mention a specific photo I wanted to make sure we got and my daughter...
TOBY HOOGS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Reviewed in September 2016
AWFUL. THIS IS THE WORST COMPANY. WE WERE CHARGED $400 FOR REFILLING REFRIGERANT AND BEING TOLD TO CHANGE THE FILTER. 5 MONTHS LATER A REAL REPAIR GUY (AFTER THE THING LEAKING MORE) TELLS US THE THING IS BROKEN WHICH ANY REPAIR MAN WOULD KNOW BY LOOKING IN THE FILTER VENT. SO NOT ONLY ARE WE NOW...
All-Tech Mechanical
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Reviewed in June 2016
The move went very well. Goods were delivered and unpacked in a timely manner. Just a few broken items but it's difficult to move and have every single thing make it in perfect condition. There are a lot of bad moving companies out there. This is a good one. They may cost more but they are the...
Royal Hawaiian Movers
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Reviewed in January 2014
Christy was amazing to work with, she is always around to answer all of our questions, which their were many. She was more than willing to get us into houses last minute or late in the evening, she was willing to work around our time frame. When it came time to buy the house she was more than...
Remax Ideal Brokers Christy Sigfried
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Reviewed in August 2013
I found one of their flyers in my yard, checked Angie's list and decided to give them a call. They were able to come out the next day. I wasn't at home when they did the work but the results were just what I expected. They did a great job filling some of the larger cracks, trimmed the grass...
Real Seal Sealcoating
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Reviewed in June 2012
They dug up an old asphalt drive way that had been there for about thirty years or so and installed an entirely new driveway. They had to work around a drain that was fairly shallow under one part of the driveway. That really presented some complications, but they did a good job. They were real...
JK Meurer
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Reviewed in June 2012
The Mihara Transfer services were impeccable getting our 2 SUP boards delivered on time and unscathed. The driver of the tuck, Kalua , helped us unload these two huge boxes , unwrapped and examined for possible damages , there were no flaws and we were extremely delighted with the driver who...
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