Can a fence increase a home’s value?

• <div><p>Yes, a well-built fence can increase your home value as it improves your property’s curb appeal and also provides enhanced security. Online studies show that fences have a 50% recovery rate, meaning investing $10,000 in a new fence can potentially <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-a-fence-increase-home-value.htm">increase your property value</a> by $5,000 in the end. The number may fluctuate depending on the quality, material, and design of your fence. </p></div>

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Q: Can a buyer back out if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>If the appraised value comes in lower than an offer, a buyer will normally be able to back out because a low appraisal can prevent a mortgage from going to underwriting. The buyer can also try to negotiate for a lower sale price or offer to put down more cash to bridge the appraisal gap.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a property valuation and an appraisal?

• <div><p>A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert&rsquo;s opinion on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-vs-market-value.htm">how much your property will sell for</a>. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you&rsquo;ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a plat?

• <div><p>A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.</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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Joshua , owner/ contractor of River-Rite Custom Cabinets, was knowledgeable, professional dependable and reasonably priced . A real pleasure to work with!! He took the time out to explain the process and answer all of our questions, (and believe me I had many!) He went above and beyond to make...
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If you are tired of acting as the bank after selling your Real Estate and owner-financing the loan with a promissory note, we can offer a sound and painless exit strategy today. We can fund the purchase in as little as 15 business days. We at Cash Note USA buy Real Estate Promissory Notes...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Not counting this one, I've bought 5 homes or condos over the years. I've never had a real estate agent do so much at his own expense to please both the buyer (me) and the seller. He corrected several "issues" that were noted on the home inspection on his own and out of his own pocket. He didn't...
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Reviewed in September 2013
Palmwood was prompt in returning my phone calls and supplying me the information I needed for renting out my seasonal home in Fla. Palmwood referred me to Mr. Ralph Paulson, for property management. He was prompt with making an appointment and was even early for the arrival time. Mr....
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Reviewed in January 2013
I can't stand them but they are here locally. They have a local office but the manager is only there two days a week so I can only go in on Tuesdays or Thursdays to have problems resolved. From the moment I called to start services with them, our prices have gone up every year by at least $4 or...
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Reviewed in December 2012
This service was outstanding. Not only did Mike alert me to important issues to consider during my first time buying a home, but he went over his very thorough, documented report with me over several hours. He was very knowledgeable about infrastructure issues, such as electrical wiring,...
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Reviewed in August 2012
Every time the wind would blow or we would get a little rain, the satellite would go out. They tell you that your price is going to be one thing and it ends up being a big balloon. They don't have good quality T.V. The technicians that come out are real good.
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Reviewed in March 2012
I liked everything about them. He does house remodeling and does real good work. The price is kind of high. He is not sure about how much he charges, but he does really good work. They are the best. They clean up their mess everyday. They are not the cheap guys in town.
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Reviewed in December 2001
OVERALL THEY DID A REAL GOOD JOB, JUST A FEW THINGS I DIDNT LIKE
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