Is it worth buying and remodeling an old house?

• <div><p>Yes, it could be worth buying and remodeling an old house. You can potentially purchase an older house for a lower price than a newer house. With less of an upfront investment, you can devote more of your budget to the remodeling work. If you’re thinking of remodeling an old house and then reselling it—called house flipping—focus on projects that deliver the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">best ROI for home improvements</a>. </p></div>

Where are ranch homes commonly found?

• <div><p>You can find ranch-styled homes around the North, West, and Midwest regions. Some of the states where they’re more common are California and Texas. However, it’s worth noting that you can technically find these houses across the country since there’s nothing stopping homeowners from building one—unless lack of land is an issue. </p></div>

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Q: Does a treehouse add value to a home?

• <div><p>It can, especially with the rising popularity of treehouses that go beyond the ones designed for kids. Adults can now use them as office spaces, yoga studios, or quiet treetop retreats. That said, a treehouse can appeal to families with children or adults who might want to convert it into a space of their own. Depending on the buyer, they may be willing to pay extra for the unique feature.</p></div>

Q: Do carports decrease property value?

• <div><p>Carports can actually increase property value. It often only increases the value by a few %, but the value can increase if you design your carport thoughtfully and with an eye for utility. For instance, a carport with storage space or a workshop will be more valuable than one without it. </p></div>

Q: What should you do if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>Unless the buyer or seller makes the offer or offer acceptance contingent on the appraisal results, the sale will move forward unaffected if the appraisal comes back lower than the offer. This essentially means the buyer is paying more than what the home is worth, but without that contingency, both parties are locked into the deal. Some buyers may try to negotiate the purchase price down to the appraisal value, but this may not be possible if there wasn&rsquo;t an appraisal contingency in the offer agreement.</p></div>

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We began the process of purchasing a to-be-built home from Troy Donahue, the owner of Year Round Comfort. The price was great on the home we were purchasing, but the service we received was hugely disappointing. The builder rarely communicated with us throughout the process, and it was like...
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Reviewed in September 2015
The workers from Transit System are very quick and responsive. Everything arrived with minimal damage. The shipment came quicker than expected and they were able to handle it really well. The only real negative is that the weight estimate was off by 625 lbs and they ended up charging me an...
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Reviewed in February 2013
Used to book a hotel in my hometown to get away from loud noisy neighbors. Tried booking online with a coupon but it did not work so I called Expedia.l needed a room for the day of. So I contact an agent(who are all in a different country), and told her about my error. She did not seem to care...
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Reviewed in March 2012
We have used them a couple of times. There is nothing really that I did not like about them. They were really quick and they came in when they made the appointment. The complete basement was done within two weeks and two days. They were competent. Everything was done as arranged and there...
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Reviewed in March 2012
He got back to me right away. He was willing to come out in the evening, so I didn't have to take off work; that was really nice. He has real good labor prices. He did a real good job. I will be calling him again if I need a plumber.
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The first time I quoted my insurance with Chris from Community Insurance, she told me she couldn't save me any money, and I was better off where I was. However, the next time I got a quote from her, the savings was substantial. I weighed my options and made the switch, expecting my rates to go...
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