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: Do wood floors improve home value?

• <div><p>Yes, wood floors are among the most desirable flooring options, and most homebuyers are willing to pay more for homes with high-quality wood floors installed. Wood floors are relatively easy to repair, maintain, and clean, and buyers may pay a premium for the convenience and natural beauty of wood floors, especially if they&rsquo;re new or in good condition. You can reasonably expect a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">return on investment </a>of around <b>75%</b> or more when you upgrade to wood floors, depending on the quality and type of wood.</p></div>

Q: How many bedrooms for the best resale value?

• <div><p>You should aim to have three or more bedrooms for the best resale value, and having four bedrooms is considered the gold standard. Having just two bedrooms is a functional obsolescence for larger family sizes, so a minimum of three bedrooms is ideal. Adding square footage from additional bedrooms will almost always be worthwhile, though, and can easily provide an ROI of 70%.</p></div>

Q: Does adding a second story increase a home’s value?

• <div><p>Adding a second story can increase the resale value of your home, but your cost-to-value ratio might not give you the return on investment (ROI) you were looking for. Also, there are factors to keep in mind that can impact the value of your home, such as market conditions, your neighborhood, curb appeal, and functionality. If you&rsquo;re hoping this project will give you a significant ROI, talk with a realtor to see what potential increase you can expect and what you can do to maximize your home&rsquo;s value. </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: How much money do you need to save to buy a house?

• <div><p>While it's smart to save up about 25 percent of the price of a home&mdash;to cover the down payment and closing costs&mdash;many loans require between less than 3% down to qualify. In either case, you'll need between 3 and 6 percent for the closing and moving costs as well as a strong financial history for mortgage approval.</p><p> </p></div>

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The quote was about the same as another company, but the other company would charge extra for each piece of plywood that needed to be replaced and other things. It was nice to know what we would pay. The price quoted is what we paid. There were windows in one room that needed to be replaced....
Elite Windows & Siding, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
They were always on time and error free. Good workers always real safe.
Anderson Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2020
We had a very negative experience with Matt Fratzel, and his one and only plumber, Kurt, that he sent to do some of the work. Matt told us his employee was "slow, but good". One problem we had was that not only was he slow, he also did not repair things correctly the first time. We had multiple...
Fratzel Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2020
Highly recommend to get Josh to determine the actual source of water to truly resolve the matter for real - great savings overall - thank you!!!! Will hire again
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Reviewed in February 2018
Chris was AWESOME. Did a thourogh inspection inside and out. We'll use him again and encourage my agents to do the same.
Diamond Heritage Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
The sale was fantastic! Brown Button does an incredible job marketing their sales. Sale items are staged beautifully in the home and pictures posted on the website draw you in. Now I am hooked on their site! Our share of the sale was more than we expected. Do not hesitate to contact Brown Button...
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Reviewed in August 2014
I contacted James @ Faith Roofing in mid May to replace the roof of our house in Wamego, KS. We'd filed a claim with insurance for weather related damage and it had come back with only a small portion of the roof being covered for repairs. We wanted a second opinion from a qualified roofer so...
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Reviewed in June 2014
I am inpressed with State Farm and thier rates are better than where I was insured before. Not to mention I really like that when I had a claim, I spoke with my agent, not some guy in another state or counrty about my car.
REA D LAFLIN INSURANCE
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Reviewed in March 2011
When we hired Dustin to paint the exterior of the house I was impressed with his knowledge and honesty. We also added ceiling repairs from water damage and repairs to our skylight area. He painted the kitchen and repaired an area in the drywall of a bedroom and it. We needed a shutoff valve...
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Reviewed in October 2009
This was very short notice and I was very pleased that Patrick was able to come almost at once. We had a real mess, as the septic had backed up into the basement shower stall and all over the bathroom floor and carpet on the other side of the bathroom door. He arrived within an hour and...
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