Does not having a fireplace decrease home value?

• <div><p>It depends on the location of the home and, more particularly, the region’s climate. For example, a Florida homeowner can rest assured they won’t lose money at resale if their home doesn’t have a fireplace. However, buyers in Minnesota or other northern states known for frigid winters might offer a lower price if the home doesn’t come equipped with another way to stay warm.</p></div>

What should you not use a home equity loan for?

• <div><p>Avoid using a home equity loan for non-essential or short-term expenses like vacations, luxury purchases, or temporary financial fixes. It’s best to reserve home equity loans for long-term investments, such as home improvements, that can add value to your property or financial position.</p></div>

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Q: Does an awning add value to a house?

• <div><p>Although the exact return on your investment will depend on the size, style, and quality of your awning, in general, awnings do add resale value to a house by providing more usable space. If an awning doesn&rsquo;t do much in the way of monetary gains due to its low installation costs, it promises to provide an excellent appeal factor to a potential home buyer. </p></div>

Q: How much does a kitchen remodel increase home value?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-a-kitchen-remodel-increase-home-value.htm">kitchen remodel can increase home value</a> significantly, with a return on investment (ROI) ranging from 50% to 80%. A well-executed kitchen remodel that enhances functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency attracts more buyers and commands a higher selling price. Smaller remodels can have a higher ROI, since less cost is invested than what would go into major or complete remodels while still offering valuable enhancements.</p></div>

Q: Does a deck add value to a home?

• <div><p>Adding a deck to your home will increase its overall value. Per <a href="https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/"><i>Remodeling</i></a><i> </i>magazine's 2023 Cost vs. Value Report, building a deck is a top 15 home improvement task. Installing a wooden deck has an average return on investment (ROI) of 52%, while building a composite deck offers almost 40% ROI. The amount of value a deck adds to your home depends on deck size, type, material, age, and how well you maintain it.</p></div>

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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...
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

It depends on the location of the home and, more particularly, the region’s climate. For example, a Florida homeowner can rest assured they won’t lose money at resale if their home doesn’t have a fireplace. However, buyers in Minnesota or other northern states known for frigid winters might offer a lower price if the home doesn’t come equipped with another way to stay warm.

Although the exact return on your investment will depend on the size, style, and quality of your awning, in general, awnings do add resale value to a house by providing more usable space. If an awning doesn’t do much in the way of monetary gains due to its low installation costs, it promises to provide an excellent appeal factor to a potential home buyer.

A kitchen remodel can increase home value significantly, with a return on investment (ROI) ranging from 50% to 80%. A well-executed kitchen remodel that enhances functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency attracts more buyers and commands a higher selling price. Smaller remodels can have a higher ROI, since less cost is invested than what would go into major or complete remodels while still offering valuable enhancements.

Adding a deck to your home will increase its overall value. Per Remodeling magazine's 2023 Cost vs. Value Report, building a deck is a top 15 home improvement task. Installing a wooden deck has an average return on investment (ROI) of 52%, while building a composite deck offers almost 40% ROI. The amount of value a deck adds to your home depends on deck size, type, material, age, and how well you maintain it.

Avoid using a home equity loan for non-essential or short-term expenses like vacations, luxury purchases, or temporary financial fixes. It’s best to reserve home equity loans for long-term investments, such as home improvements, that can add value to your property or financial position.

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