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Miranda & J Cleaning Services, LLC
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Appraisal - General

Serving Newton, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"I was extremely happy with the cleaning service that I received. I received wonderful customer service, everyone in the company that I interacted with were very nice and able to answer all my questions and suggest what I may need to have done. Overall I had a great experience! Highly recommend!"
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Paulino Legacy Holdings LLC
New to Angi
Appraisal - General

Serving Newton, MA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Single father , army veteran , business owner. Licensed for consulting, management analyst. Current established sub company I authenticate, clean and restore any leather good, sneakers and designer bags/clothing. Also buy and sell. Handyman. Have had to repair /replace almost everything around a home. Familiar with most wear and tear maintenance for vehicles. Experience with EVs and charging. Have practiced and experience with physical therapy and personal training. Also great at massages and finding trigger points, knots and stretches to maintain /prevent any daily discomfort by building muscle memory. Find routine to conform to current lifestyle and locate /overcome by understanding limitations.

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Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

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.

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