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Q: What is the difference between a mobile and a trailer home?

• <div><p>The difference between a mobile home and a trailer home is primarily between construction standards and usage. Mobile homes built after 1976 meet HUD safety regulations, offering more durability and livability. Trailer homes, an older term, often refer to smaller, lightweight units primarily designed for temporary travel or camping.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a ranch house and a bungalow?

• <div><p>Ranch-style homes are typically larger and more rectangular than most bungalows' small, square footprints. The floor plans for these two home styles are often different, too, with ranch home bedrooms placed along a hallway off the central living space and bungalows having their bedrooms directly off the main area without hallways.</p></div>

Q: Is hiring a real estate agent worth it?

• <div><p>Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they&rsquo;ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.</p></div>

Q: What is a good return on flipping a house?

• <div><p>A good return on flipping a house ranges from 10% to 20% of the after-repair value. Many investors aim for a profit margin of at least 15% to ensure their efforts and risks are worthwhile. This percentage accounts for costs like repairs, financing, holding costs, and closing fees, while also providing a solid profit.</p></div>

Q: What can go wrong when buying a house?

• <div><p>From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it. </p><p>A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.</p><p> </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2012
We found Cari on Angie's List and gave her a call. We provided a list of what we were looking for in a home [e.g., single level, pool, land, etc.] and also our price range. Cari emailed us a list of potential homes that fit our criteria, approximately 30 homes in total. We reviewed the list...
Cari Wilson - Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast
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Reviewed in July 2012
I would recommend Coldwell Banker Honig Bell. They keep up to date on what is going on in the market. They are easy to talk to. I will continue to use them.
Coldwell Banker Honig Bell
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Reviewed in October 2013
Katrina is very helpful and working very hard to help us find a home. She has been very willing to take us to look at multiple homes and is helping to find us a bank to get us financing. Katrina is very professional and quick to respond. I am very glad that we decided to call Katrina and will...
Speedie Realty
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Reviewed in May 2013
Tony Trad is very knowledgeable, reliable and responsive. Highly recommend him for his services and will be using him again in the future if needed.
COLDWELL BANKER
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Reviewed in May 2013
Elaine was amazing from start to finish!!! She is an amazing professional realtor who put us - her clients first!! Our sale was not smooth sailing! There were issues and problems every step of the way. Elaine took care of everything! She made sure we were not getting the short end of the stick...
Elaine Wild
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Reviewed in January 2013
Bev was very patient in explaining all the nuances of purchasing real estate in terms my daughter could understand. 6 months after the sale was closed Bev again stepped in to assist with home warranty issues. She didn't have to help at all but has spent hours trying to get the issues resolved....
Beverlee Hayes
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Reviewed in January 2015
Patty began by asking what our must-haves and needs were and moved on to what we really wanted. We discussed budget and neighborhoods and she went to work. Patty worked tirelessly finding an researching homes. We met twice per week and looked at 3-4 houses each meeting until we ran out of...
Remax Unlimited Michelle Largent Group 3622 Knoxvi
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Reviewed in September 2010
Dawn was amazing with helping us every step of the way! She took us to several properties on many occasions to find the perfect house. She had lots of advice and good ideas and made us feel very comfortable. No matter what your budget, Dawn will treat you like you are buying the most expensive...
PURPLE REALTY INC
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Book Value Appraisals

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Locally owned and operated real estate appraisal firm serving central and northeastern Illinois. We are experienced with all types of residential appraisals including single family units, 2-4 unit income properties, condominium, land appraisals, pre-listings, estate appraisals, bankruptcy and assessor related services, and more. Our priority is a high quality appraisal delivered in a quick turn around. Please call for availability outside of listed business hours.

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

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Melissa P on October 2025

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AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

The difference between a mobile home and a trailer home is primarily between construction standards and usage. Mobile homes built after 1976 meet HUD safety regulations, offering more durability and livability. Trailer homes, an older term, often refer to smaller, lightweight units primarily designed for temporary travel or camping.

Ranch-style homes are typically larger and more rectangular than most bungalows' small, square footprints. The floor plans for these two home styles are often different, too, with ranch home bedrooms placed along a hallway off the central living space and bungalows having their bedrooms directly off the main area without hallways.

Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.

A good return on flipping a house ranges from 10% to 20% of the after-repair value. Many investors aim for a profit margin of at least 15% to ensure their efforts and risks are worthwhile. This percentage accounts for costs like repairs, financing, holding costs, and closing fees, while also providing a solid profit.

From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it.

A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.

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