What happens if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>If the value of the home you want to buy is appraised at less than the price of the offer, you may not be able to obtain a loan for the offer amount. Lenders want to ensure that the amount they’re lending isn’t more than the market value of the property, so you may have to increase your down payment to reduce the loan amount or get a second appraisal if you still want to proceed with the purchase.</p></div>

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Q: What causes the cost of homeowners insurance to increase?

• <div><p>Insurance companies weigh the amount of potential liabilities on your property to increase (or decrease) the cost of your home insurance. They will use several factors to decide if there are more chances for peril or injury to take place at your home. These factors include your location (whether you live in an area with high risk for natural disasters), the age and condition of your home, and whether you have any &ldquo;attractive nuisances&rdquo;&mdash;features that both increase the aesthetic of your home and potential for injury&mdash;like a pool or treehouse. </p></div>

Q: Does an outdoor kitchen increase property value?

• <div><p>Most experts agree that homeowners just about break even when selling a home with an outdoor kitchen. There&rsquo;s a potential ROI of between 100% to 200%, but this depends on the actual design and material details of your kitchen. Keeping it properly maintained also impacts the ROI. It&rsquo;s good to know, however, that you won&rsquo;t lose money when installing a kitchen outside.</p></div>

Q: How long does an FHA appraisal take?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser&rsquo;s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser&rsquo;s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.</p></div>

Q: Does a gravel driveway increase your property value?

• <div><p>A new gravel driveway&mdash;and accompanying landscaping around it&mdash;can boost your curb appeal and overall property value. On average, a newly paved driveway can boost your property value by 5&ndash;10%.</p></div>

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Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
Larry did a great job! I now have a real driveway instead of a mud roller coaster!
L A Allen Groundwork
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Reviewed in March 2022
Excellent. Phil Carmichael is an expert, does great work and gives advice you can take to the bank. He was fast, came when he said he would, was done promptly. So nice to have a real pro on the job. Phil was one of eight electricians I contacted--5 locally and three through Angi. He was the...
Carmichael Electric
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Reviewed in July 2020
Work was good. Some misscommunication over money. My only real issue is the mess in my yard. For the amount of money we paid it could have been graded better and some cheap seed could have been thrown down.
Richards Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2018
We would recommend this company for cleaning but be sure to notice if any areas were missed before agent leaves. My loveseat was badly soiled and he did a good job, however he missed some of the areas and they are noticeable. I still liked the owner very much, on time and professional. Would...
C&R Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in February 2014
It went well. I will say that I misunderstood the services in the Groupon a bit. I thought it was to do as many returns and vents when it was just a few. So I had extra cost there. Also it didn't involve the real deep cleaning of the system as explained, as part of the process,. so I ended up...
Puroclean Emergency Restoration Services
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Reviewed in August 2013
Steven Chicoine was my agent. They do a very good job. I would recommend them.
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