Does building up or building out provide more ROI?

• <div><p>Since building up tends to provide useful bedrooms and other extra spaces without the need to do a lot of foundation work and cut into your yard, second stories tend to have better ROI—up to 65%—than other kinds of additions. But ROI will depend on the type of rooms you are planning and what your current house has. It’s not a very reliable way to judge the success or failure of a project, so consider other factors as well. </p></div>

What will I pay for a brick house?

• <div><p>On average, exterior brick siding costs around <b>$18,000 for a 2,500 square foot home</b>. Whereas vinyl costs around <b>$11,000</b> and engineered wood costs around <b>$4,000</b> for the same size home. You also need to account for the cost to paint the material afterward.</p></div>

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Q: Are home improvements tax deductible?

• <div><p>Some, but not all, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-home-improvements-tax-deductible.htm">home improvements are tax deductible</a> or offer other tax benefits. For example, if you make green improvements to your home, such as installing a heat pump or solar panels, you may qualify for a tax credit. You may also deduct the cost of home improvements you make to improve the accessibility of your home or to allow yourself or another resident to age in place.</p></div>

Q: What makes a house a villa?

• <div><p>While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.</p></div>

Q: Is it possible to finance new construction?

• <div><p>Yes, there are a few different ways you can finance new construction. Some lenders offer new construction loans that cover the building costs and then convert to a standard mortgage once construction is complete. Some custom homebuilders also offer financing options that only require a down payment before you begin the building process. Construction loans are possible, as well, although they typically only cover the building process, and you&rsquo;ll need to pay in full once the house is completed.</p></div>

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$100,000 in damages! This company completely ruined our home!! RMS was hired to finish our modular home - including decks, metal roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, finishing work, & construction of block basement. The results were not just disappointing, they were catastrophic. Licensed...
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Reviewed in May 2025
I contacted the owner on March 28 to have him bid on the drain waste vent installation for my new construction. The owner came out the following day. He gave me a bid on the spot. He offered a fair price. He recognized me for my military service and I had a good vibe about him so I accepted his...
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Reviewed in November 2022
Carlos came to our home soon after contacting us. He was very nice and professional. He explained how the whole process would work. Since we were a small job and they had other jobs in the area they were able to fit us in very quickly! The workers were very nice and worked quickly and...
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Tim is just awesome, all the way around. We live out of state and have a home in PA we are fixing up in hopes of retiring to in the future. We wanted to get a new roof on our garage (nice size, 12:12 pitch, steep). Tim had come and given us a fair quote late last year, but due to COVID, we...
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Reviewed in March 2019
I have had Kevin Rorke do yard work at my home. When he says he will be there, he will arrive promptly as scheduled. He also does what he says he will do within the time frame and estimate promised! I find it rare these days to find a professional that has proven to be so reliable, respectful...
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We purchased a termite bond on our home 7 years ago. Coastal comes out every 3 months to monitor bait stations. We recently hired a contractor to replace our patio door, and he found extensive termite damage, as well as live termites. We called Coastal, and Casey came out to inspect. He said...
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The technician never showed up, we were not contacted to let us know he was not coming, and when I called to see where he was at 4:45pm I was told they had a technician call off and that no one was going to make it to our home that day. After sitting at home waiting all day long for the...
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