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: How much does a mobile home weigh?

• <div><p>Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds. </p></div>

Q: Can professionals appraise unique or non-traditional properties?

• <div><p>Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.</p></div>

Q: Does having a Level 2 charger increase home value?

• <div><p>Having a Level 2 charger can increase your home value, especially as electric vehicles become more popular. Homebuyers who have EVs or are interested in getting one will appreciate the convenience of a ready-to-use charging station. The added value can vary based on location and buyer preferences. </p></div>

Q: Does a flagpole increase property value?

• <div><p>Installing a flagpole can improve your home&rsquo;s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You&rsquo;ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/helpful-tips-pruning-trees.htm">trimming trees</a> away from the new lawn addition.</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

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Marco Saucedo came to our home to give us an estimate on two sliding glass door for our home. One is oversized and I knew not a standard size. Marco answered all of our questions and made the process easy. We are so happy with the service we received.
Window World Las Cruces
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Reviewed in May 2024
They did AWESOME WORK!! It’s beautiful!! This is the third or fourth job A.R. Construction LLC has done for me, it’s great to have a solid honest contractor here in Grant County NM, and I’ll have them back for the next job!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Reviewed in October 2023
Mark was the greatest. He showed up on time, and he and his crew got the job done in no time. He takes pride in his work. And getting you what you want is his goal. I love my new lighting in my craft shed. I'll be calling him back for more things on my wish list. So call Mark, you'll be glad...
Ambrose Electrical Design and Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
They made moving easy! They provided a quick bid, careful loading, and excellent customer communication. We would definitely hire them again.
Summit Junk Removal . com
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Reviewed in August 2021
I do not think APT does the actual moving, they are more of a coordinator. I could be wrong, but that is how it looks. The initial contact was good and helpful, but after that, I have had delayed responses to my calls. Using professional movers is not cheap, and the price kept changing.
Moving APT
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Reviewed in February 2020
Vista Del Sol was very professional in performing roof install. Completed work extremely quickly. They cleaned up all debris their work was very excellent
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Reviewed in June 2010
He was outstanding and beyond all of our expectations. His workmanship, design skills, honesty, work ethic and punctuality were amazing. If he finished a task, he didn't sit down and wait for us to give him instructions. If he couldn't figure out what we wanted to do next, he came and asked...
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

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, type of termite, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.

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.

Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds.

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

Having a Level 2 charger can increase your home value, especially as electric vehicles become more popular. Homebuyers who have EVs or are interested in getting one will appreciate the convenience of a ready-to-use charging station. The added value can vary based on location and buyer preferences.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

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