Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Does a seller have to disclose fire damage when selling a house?

• <div><p>Yes, a seller is legally required to disclose any known fire damage when selling a house, including damages that were repaired. That includes damages to structural components and all major systems, as well as water damage, chemical damage, and smoke damage related to the fire. Sellers use a property disclosure statement, which is regulated by each state individually, to disclose fire damage. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a property valuation and an appraisal?

• <div><p>A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert&rsquo;s opinion on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-vs-market-value.htm">how much your property will sell for</a>. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you&rsquo;ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.</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 does a community well affect my mortgage or insurance?

• <div><p>The age of the well, installation methods, and maintenance logs can affect your home insurance premiums and any potential future claim. Mortgage companies can request proof of water quality before they approve the loan. Review all well information, including the Shared Well Agreement, before you make an offer to purchase.</p></div>

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Last update on September 19, 2023

Reviewed in September 2023
I highly recommend Rene. He's very skilled and very nice. He has fixed both large and small jobs in our 100 year old house. He's efficient, reasonably priced, responsive and a pleasure to talk with.
RB Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2023
Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable, patiently explained options and easy to talk to. They were able to book our job quickly. Top notch service, I will be hiring them again for a different job in the near future..
Saratoga Cellulose
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Reviewed in June 2021
I've used Lacey and her company for a number of cleaning jobs for both my own home and have referred her to clients selling their homes as well. They are thorough, a good value and she has excellent communication too which can be rare these days. Highly recommend! -Keeley, Realtor
Three Ladies Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2018
It has been the best investment that we could have made. We Interviewed many companies before we finally decided. We made the right decision by hiring Kevin and Kristie of AOK Water Treatment. We had a question 6 months after the instillation and received a very quick response. Kevin even...
AOK Water Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
The men who picked up and packed my load said these guys were not movers, they just added $$$ to the estimate for themselves and then scheduled me with a real moving company. so, in other words, GO DIRECTLY to the moving company in the phone book. The team that wrapped and took my stuff was...
All State Movers, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
Zeb Snow's company, Snowscapes, has done extensive work on our home in Colchester, VT. He and his team did an amazing job completely remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. The house was truly transformed after Zeb and his team were done. Zeb provided an accurate quote and exact timeframe for the...
Snowscapes General Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2014
<p>Our house had already been on the market for about six months when we met Marilyn. We had a deal fall through and were advised by our former broker to take our house off the market for the summer and try again in the fall. This advice would always be disheartening, but it was also...
Marilyn & Company/Keller Williams Realty Boston Southwest
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Reviewed in October 2013
Paul is great - they did a wonderful job painting the master bedroom and guest bedroom in a very old house with plaster walls that needed a lot of TLC. They did a ton of prep work on the walls, and really paid attention to all the small details. They fixed the trim in a few spots where there...
A Blaze Of Color Painting
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Reviewed in August 2013
<p>Wooden Hammer provided exceptional service in all aspects of our home improvements by providing an exemplary combination of artisan craftsman skills with 21st century professionalism. Ben provided us with excellent advice in planning our improvements by suggesting additional options we...
Wooden Hammer
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Reviewed in June 2013
I have used them 3 times and they are excellent. I used them prior to Angie's List existing. They are really good to deal with and are all professional. The guy who does the estimate is usually not the guy who does the work but the other guys are just as capable. They are all clean cut and are...
B & E Development LLC
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Keeseville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"David was responsive and answered my questions in detail. Great experience working with them. Just wanted a third party opinion on a property before selling, which is exactly what I received. Miranda (person who came to property) was communicative and nice to work with."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate89%

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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Keeseville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"I had great service! The agent who did the faucets was very polite, and professional. He did a great job, our faucets are nice and sturdy. On the washing machine issue, the agents that arrived were also polite and professional. The agent said that the machine needed to be replaced. Fortunately, the coverage I had allowed me to be approved to purchase a new one! I guess I made the right (CHOICE HWS)"

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Showcase Regional Housing LLC

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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Keeseville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"Edward was professional and kept in constant contact through the entire process."

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a seller is legally required to disclose any known fire damage when selling a house, including damages that were repaired. That includes damages to structural components and all major systems, as well as water damage, chemical damage, and smoke damage related to the fire. Sellers use a property disclosure statement, which is regulated by each state individually, to disclose fire damage.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

While it's smart to save up about 25 percent of the price of a home—to cover the down payment and closing costs—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.

The age of the well, installation methods, and maintenance logs can affect your home insurance premiums and any potential future claim. Mortgage companies can request proof of water quality before they approve the loan. Review all well information, including the Shared Well Agreement, before you make an offer to purchase.

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