Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn’t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don’t dismiss it. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don’t forget that home insurance policies often don’t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

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Q: Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn&rsquo;t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don&rsquo;t dismiss it. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don&rsquo;t forget that home insurance policies often don&rsquo;t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Q: Can xeriscaping increase your home value?

• <div><p>Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn&rsquo;t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don&rsquo;t like the appearance.</p></div>

Q: Does mold affect appraisal?

• <div><p>Mold can greatly impact your home's appraisal and lower your selling price if your home's on the market. Home appraisers take mold into account when figuring out a property's overall value. Mold will lower your home's price because it poses a health risk to household members and can compromise the structural integrity of the house. Mold will require remediation, which in extreme cases can be costly, so that is factored into your home's appraisal as well.</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: Do home appraisers look at windows?

• <div><p>Yes, home appraisers look at your windows when appraising your property to determine the market value of your home. They&rsquo;ll factor in the type of windows, quality, condition, whether or not there are screens covering the windows, frame materials, size, insulation, and more to come up with an unbiased property assessment.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
We had numerous issues not the fault of the installer, that created problems and the contractor and yet he was still was able to pull out all the stops and make his completion commitment The quality was excellent. Real professionals. Excellent Service!
Everything Woodworking LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
Real Deal removed a 30 ft Little Leaf Linden tree from our back yard on a very hot afternoon. The workers operated safely and professionally to remove it. They cleaned up any trace of limbs and raked the area clean. I would recommend this company.
Brandons Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2018
They promptly returned my call but they do not do real hardwood flooring any longer. They did give me a number for another company that does
James River Hardwood LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
They did remove the spiral, and I told them I wanted a "real" staircase built to follow the wall. Instead, they built two landings, with three turns in the staircase. My bedroom is in the basement, and it juts out into the room. The rise of the stairs is different heights between two of the...
JMA Construction
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Reviewed in April 2016
I saw him diving around looking for another place, so I tracked him down. He was real nice and followed me to my house and he had enough room on trailer took a big screen TV.
J&T Services Junk Hauling
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Reviewed in November 2015
There were some problems with the install. So, you might ask why I gave them the highest ratings? While it is easy to get high ratings when everything goes right, I think the real test of a company is how they handle the situation when everything doesn't go right. This company spent a tremendous...
Knight Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in April 2013
They were very good. My husband remembers them. They were real nice and they came out. They were very conscious when they spent a lot of time here. The owner actually came and when he gave us the estimate it was very professional. It was a good business. They were the best.
All Seasons-HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2012
They are very trustworthy, and they are real pleasant to work with. Their price is really reasonable.
K Street Alignment
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Reviewed in February 2012
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