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Greg Bagnik
4.7(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyon, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg was very quick to respond to our initial inquiry. Scheduling the appraisal was smooth and easy, he met us promptly on the date/time agreed. He completed the appraisal and report very efficiently. We feel his work was excellent and the cost very reasonable. He is easy to correspond with; via phone, text, and email., We would definitely contact him again for any future appraisal needs."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Stocks Home Inspection
5.0(
133
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyon, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have had Darrul Stocks inspect several homes that we were thinking about purchasing for rental properties. He is pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, and always on time. We have found someone we will call every time we need an inspection."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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At ease home inspection
5.0(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyon, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend At Ease Home Inspection to any one who is need of a home inspection. The gentlemen who came out to my home was very prompt, efficient, and professional. They made The Whole process of a home inspection stress and pain free."
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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.

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

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