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: Does a Trex deck increase home value?

• <div><p>Adding a deck is great for entertaining guests during the summer and can increase your home value. The ROI ranges between 60% and 70%, making building a deck one of the better home improvement projects if you plan to sell your home. The investment will also have a higher return if the deck adds square footage to your property.</p></div>

Q: Do radon mitigation systems decrease home value?

• <div><p>No, radon mitigation systems do not decrease home value or make a home harder to sell. In areas where homes experience similar radon exposure risks, a radon mitigation system is viewed as an improvement. Potential homebuyers often opt to buy a home with a radon mitigation system already installed to reduce the risk of cancer for their families.</p></div>

Q: How much can I borrow for a home addition?

• <div><p>While there&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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: Do fireplaces increase your home’s value?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-fireplaces-make-your-home-value-hot.htm">Fireplaces increase your home&rsquo;s value</a> by as much as 12%. If you're looking to increase your home's value, consider installing an electric fireplace insert or a custom electric fireplace. You can take freestanding or wall-mounted fireplaces with you when you leave, so they will have less of an impact on the value of the home.</p></div>

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I worked with Kevin 4 years ago and then moved away before a sale could be completed. I moved back to NM this year and immediately contacted Kevin to help me find a home. This market was not kind to buyers, but Kevin was patient and talked me down from making a bad decision a couple of times...
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Reviewed in January 2022
Brad helped me through an exceedingly difficult time. I am so grateful to him, and his staff, for the caring and professional manner in which they managed my transaction. He was always available to answer questions and to suggest strategies that would enhance the value of the property. He was...
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Reviewed in February 2014
Well we had never been to Farmington before and we had to rent a house sight unseen. I called her and she is one of the few places to allow dogs in her rentals. She is a very good landlord. At first we had plumbing issues and she was VERY fast to resolve the problems. After that everything...
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Reviewed in July 2012
Natalie is the most attentive, tenacious, honest and talented realtor. She looks out for your interests whether you are buying or selling. She will give you honest information and delivers what she promises. I will not do any real estate deal without Natalie.
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Reviewed in January 2017
He truly cares about the satisfaction of his clients. He is constantly striving for better ways of handling his business, is honest and has the complete knowledge required to handle all of his transactions in a smooth “drama free” manner.
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went fine. We paid a 6% commission. They were typical realtors and there was nothing spectacular or not spectacular. He was friendly, personable and responsive.
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