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16 years of experience

We are a full scale drafting and design studio, with a specialty lighting design/fabrication shop. Our work is reflective of each client, and responds specifically to each site, and its own particular nature. Ensuring continuity and refinement from the schematic drawing to the as-built detail is central to our process, and it is informed by our appreciation of function.

We are a full scale drafting and design studio, with a specialty lighting design/fabrication shop. Our work is reflective of each client, and responds specifically to each site, and its own particular nature. Ensuring continuity and refinement from the schematic drawing to the as-built detail is central to our process, and it is informed by our appreciation of function.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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.

Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.

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.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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