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Q: Do finished basements add value to a house?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-value-does-a-finished-basement-add.htm">Finishing a basement can add value to your house</a> by transforming an unused area into valuable living space. Finished basements can provide an average 70% return on investment (ROI), depending on your area and the type of basement. As long as you follow all local building codes, including installing points of egress, you may be able to count a finished basement toward your home&rsquo;s total square footage. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a home inspection and home appraisal?

• <div><p>The main <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">purpose of a home inspection is</a> to assess the overall condition of a home. It looks at major systems, like electrical and plumbing, and considers the long-term safety of the home. In contrast, a home appraisal sets out to estimate a home&rsquo;s fair market value, often for lending purposes. At about $350, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-home-appraisal-cost.htm">home appraisal costs</a> about the same as an average home inspection. </p></div>

Q: Are home improvement loan rates better during certain times of the year?

• <div><p>No, home improvement loan rates typically do not drop during certain times of the year. Interest rates go up and down based on economic conditions rather than on the time of the year. Some banks may offer slight rate discounts around the same holidays every year, but this is a marketing decision rather than a decision based on the time of the year. If you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-home-improvement-loans-work.htm">use a home improvement loan</a> to fund your remodeling project, the best option is to shop around at different banks for the best rates.</p></div>

Q: How much money do you need to save to buy a house?

• <div><p>While it's smart to save up about 25 percent of the price of a home&mdash;to cover the down payment and closing costs&mdash;many loans require between less than 3% down to qualify. In either case, you'll need between 3 and 6 percent for the closing and moving costs as well as a strong financial history for mortgage approval.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2020
They are real professionals, they showed up at the time they said they would, they did an amazing job they were very clean about their job left the sight very clean. They know what they are doing and came and got right to the job. I am definitely satisfied with their work and will and have...
Elevare Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Real Sh*TTY job they did. Left bubbles and scratches on the windows. How do you claim 20 years of experience and business?! People should report and file to the BBB also. The guy needs to be on an episode of Dr. PHIL "GET REAL"
The Tint Company
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Reviewed in September 2016
Well it took them several weeks longer than what I expected. They were supposed to have it done before I came back out here. I mean the guys are okay, they kind of ran into a situation I'm going to explain it to you because I like the guys but they have a real problem out here with labor in...
Southern Grace Exteriors
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Reviewed in August 2016
I've used them several times. I liked their promptness. When they said they'd be here, they were here. They got the job done. They had to get through the drywall to get there. They serviced everything. They packed it up and cleaned it up. It was real nice. It was perfect. The price was fine. It...
Done Rite Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
I called Priority in the morning after the furnace motor had gone out overnight. Originally the appointment was set for 12-2, but Brian was able to come by around 10, which was good. We asked him if he could also take a look at the ducts and bring us a filter, which he did. He was friendly and...
Priority Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2013
Matt Templeton is extremely friendly, professional and knowledgable about the real estate market . He was always available to answer our questions and offer great suggestions when it came to staging our home. Matt and his team worked very hard to show and sell our home. We were extremely...
MATT TEMPLETON - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
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Reviewed in July 2012
I found them through Angie’s List. They were the number one rated real estate agents in the Albuquerque area, and that’s why I chose them. He has done a fantastic job so far. He came out, took pictures, and made suggestions. He and his partner Matt are just fantastic guys. I really enjoyed...
Kevin Ramos - Re/Max Select
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Reviewed in June 2012
He doesn't charge very much. He gives us a break because we have used him so much. He is just a real nice guy. He has got nice people working for him. They are courteous and try to get things done in a reasonable amount of time if he doesn't have to order parts or something like that.
ZEKE'S AUTO REPAIR & MACHINE
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Reviewed in August 2005
MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT. I WAS SATISFIED WITH THE WORK THEY DID. THEY WERE A REAL PROFESSIONAL CREW AND I WILL ONLY USE THEM IN THE FUTURE. THEY WERE WHERE THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO BE AND FINISHED WHEN THEY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO FINISH.
Yi's Upholstery Interiors
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Cripple Creek Realty, LLC

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Real estate company Cripple Creek Realty, LLC in Las Cruces, NM and the nearby area, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Do you want agents who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need agents who know how to effectively market your home so it sold? Give us a call! We are eager to help and would love to talk to you.

"So, my wife and I had it in our minds to stop paying someone else’s mortgage and start paying our own. After getting approved by the VA for a home loan (sidenote, that as an amazing experience from start to finish… I’ve heard horror stories about VA loans, but my experience could not have been anything more to the contrary. Even after the account was closed my Loan Officer Justin Darr still takes my calls if I have any questions.) they set me up with Summer Woods and I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am that they did. At first, I made a request of a few specific things that my wife and I wanted in a house, but it was just not possible in my location… Next step was to have a house built. Keep in mind that this is not only our fist home but out first home being built and in the current economy that’s a pretty anxiety inducing feeling, well, it would have been had Summer not been there with us. At no point in time was there an unreasonable delay in response to a question (weekend or not) or a question that may have seemed too silly. Literally, Summer was there at every step ensuring that we got the best deal on every point possible. Summer is amazingly nice and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout this entire adventure… to us I mean, don’t get it confused, if it looks like someone is trying to get one over on her while trying to game the situation you will be called out and without any sort of clemency. In short, if I should ever be looking to buy another home or if anyone I like happens to be doing just that my first bit of advice will be handing them Summer Woods contact information with a simple “you’re welcome.”"

Joseph H on February 2023

"So, my wife and I had it in our minds to stop paying someone else’s mortgage and start paying our own. After getting approved by the VA for a home loan (sidenote, that as an amazing experience from start to finish… I’ve heard horror stories about VA loans, but my experience could not have been anything more to the contrary. Even after the account was closed my Loan Officer Justin Darr still takes my calls if I have any questions.) they set me up with Summer Woods and I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am that they did. At first, I made a request of a few specific things that my wife and I wanted in a house, but it was just not possible in my location… Next step was to have a house built. Keep in mind that this is not only our fist home but out first home being built and in the current economy that’s a pretty anxiety inducing feeling, well, it would have been had Summer not been there with us. At no point in time was there an unreasonable delay in response to a question (weekend or not) or a question that may have seemed too silly. Literally, Summer was there at every step ensuring that we got the best deal on every point possible. Summer is amazingly nice and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout this entire adventure… to us I mean, don’t get it confused, if it looks like someone is trying to get one over on her while trying to game the situation you will be called out and without any sort of clemency. In short, if I should ever be looking to buy another home or if anyone I like happens to be doing just that my first bit of advice will be handing them Summer Woods contact information with a simple “you’re welcome.”"

Joseph H on February 2023

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