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Rushmore Appraisals

24878 VIP Road
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Rushmore Appraisals

24878 VIP Road
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Serving all of the Rapid City area and all of the local surrounding communities, Rushmore Appraisals has always served the real estate industry. With over 25 years of experience we have been doing this for a long time. Some of our services include - FHA approved VA approved State Certified Residential Appraiser Over the years I have provided, reliability, experience and very credible when you need a residential appraiser. Call me today!

Serving all of the Rapid City area and all of the local surrounding communities, Rushmore Appraisals has always served the real estate industry. With over 25 years of experience we have been doing this for a long time. Some of our services include - FHA approved VA approved State Certified Residential Appraiser Over the years I have provided, reliability, experience and very credible when you need a residential appraiser. Call me today!

HomeSight Inspections, Inc.

2545 62nd St E
4.75(
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HomeSight Inspections, Inc.

2545 62nd St E
4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We inspect hundreds of millions of dollars of Twin Cities real estate every year. We're good at what we do and our long list of happy clients proves it. When they go on to heartily recommend us to co-workers, family and friends we know we've got a winning combination of experience, knowledge and cutting-edge technology that works to deliver an inspection that will have you singing our praises too. We call it The HomeSight Difference. Experience it for yourself. Comprehensive Single-Family Home Inspections Multi-Family Home Inspections New Construction Inspections 1 year Warranty Inspections Pre-listing Inspections Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Thermal Imaging - Certified Level 1 Thermographers Radon Testing - 48 hour continuous monitors

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D A on February 2020

We inspect hundreds of millions of dollars of Twin Cities real estate every year. We're good at what we do and our long list of happy clients proves it. When they go on to heartily recommend us to co-workers, family and friends we know we've got a winning combination of experience, knowledge and cutting-edge technology that works to deliver an inspection that will have you singing our praises too. We call it The HomeSight Difference. Experience it for yourself. Comprehensive Single-Family Home Inspections Multi-Family Home Inspections New Construction Inspections 1 year Warranty Inspections Pre-listing Inspections Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Thermal Imaging - Certified Level 1 Thermographers Radon Testing - 48 hour continuous monitors

"inspection"

D A on February 2020

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—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.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

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