What happens if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>If the value of the home you want to buy is appraised at less than the price of the offer, you may not be able to obtain a loan for the offer amount. Lenders want to ensure that the amount they’re lending isn’t more than the market value of the property, so you may have to increase your down payment to reduce the loan amount or get a second appraisal if you still want to proceed with the purchase.</p></div>

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Q: Does a gravel driveway increase your property value?

• <div><p>A new gravel driveway&mdash;and accompanying landscaping around it&mdash;can boost your curb appeal and overall property value. On average, a newly paved driveway can boost your property value by 5&ndash;10%.</p></div>

Q: Do additions add value to a home?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-additions-add-value.htm">Home additions can add significant value</a> to a home by increasing its overall square footage and enhancing a home's functionality and appeal. Key additions such as extra bedrooms, bathrooms, or larger kitchens offer the highest returns on investment. Well-planned additions that seamlessly integrate with the existing structure and match the neighborhood's style can boost curb appeal and market value. However, the actual increase in value depends on the quality of the work, the types of additions, and the current real estate market conditions.</p></div>

Q: What is the usual duration for completing an appraisal and receiving the report?

• <div><p>Appraisals typically take 2-3 hours on-site, with reports delivered in 2-5 business days.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a mobile and a trailer home?

• <div><p>The difference between a mobile home and a trailer home is primarily between construction standards and usage. Mobile homes built after 1976 meet HUD safety regulations, offering more durability and livability. Trailer homes, an older term, often refer to smaller, lightweight units primarily designed for temporary travel or camping.</p></div>

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Cripple Creek Realty, LLC

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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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