Do new windows increase property taxes?

• <div><p>Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. </p></div>

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Q: Do basketball hoops raise property value?

• <div><p>While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children. </p></div>

Q: Who pays for a home appraisal?

• <div><p>The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Can xeriscaping increase your home value?

• <div><p>Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn&rsquo;t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don&rsquo;t like the appearance.</p></div>

Q: How long is an FHA appraisal good for?

• <div><p>An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
He was very thorough and cleared spider webs while treating the property! 5/5 great service
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
He did a very prompt and very thorough job, of removing an approximately 5 foot tall, 2 foot thick, old oak tree stump. Completely removing and beautifully cleaning up. I have regained the whole corner of my property . At a great price.
Treevis Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in February 2024
Removed huge heavy tree from property using excavator. Fairly priced. Made quick work of project. Highly recommend.
Grade A Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Very professional. Cleaned up area after work was done. Friendly, timely and reasonable charges. Did the job as we asked for and gave quality recommendations. Nice snd respectful to us and our property. Highly recommend!
M and K Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
We had our roof replaced in November by JC Custom Services LLC. We were impressed with the professional manner in which it was handled. Justin communicated well and was very helpful and knowledgeable about what we needed. His crew was friendly, hard working, and very respectful of our...
JC Custom Services LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
The whole process of my foundation project was smooth from beginning to end. Ed was always available and responsive. I knew from the get go what to expect and Concrete Genie delivered. As a property manager, we already have Ed and his crew working on our next project. Highly recommend!
Concrete Genie Property Services
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Reviewed in May 2020
James and his crew were referred by my home warranty company when we had a stoppage issue, and after trying to auger it became apparent that the main drain line had collapsed. My wife is a gardening enthusiast and the route from the existing drain to the sewer main would have destroyed a large...
A+ Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2020
This company was very professional. They were very respectful of our property and our home during their repair. The communication about what they were doing and when they were going to do it was always communicated ahead of time. I would recommend them for to anyone for this type of work.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in December 2018
It could not have gone better, Mike was excellent with my dog and continued to work with us until we achieved a positive result. Amondo who installed the fence did a great job. He had to hand-dig several areas on our property due to the rocks and large tree roots. I once had to call for help on...
Pet DeFence Hidden Dog Fences of Kansas City
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Reviewed in November 2016
It went great. John is very knowledgeable and thorough. We also paid for the appraisal of this same rug so we will be anxiously awaiting for this to come in. We will definitely use KCrugcleaner in the future, the cost was very reasonable.
KCRugCLeaner and Restoration
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For company information, please check our website @ www.marketingconsult.com. John Harris, President of Marketing & Consultant Services, Inc., has over 30 years of counseling experience. HIs offices are located at 2014 W. 13th St. North, Wichita, Kansas 67203. He has owns several successful businesses and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and currently teaches appraisal technique in business and machinery for several national firms. He is a member of Certified Business Counselors, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the American Society of Appraisers.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

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.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

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