Is it worth buying and remodeling an old house?

• <div><p>Yes, it could be worth buying and remodeling an old house. You can potentially purchase an older house for a lower price than a newer house. With less of an upfront investment, you can devote more of your budget to the remodeling work. If you’re thinking of remodeling an old house and then reselling it—called house flipping—focus on projects that deliver the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">best ROI for home improvements</a>. </p></div>

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Q: Does board and batten increase home value?

• <div><p>If <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-install-board-batten-siding.htm">installing board and batten</a> fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn&rsquo;t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home&rsquo;s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home&rsquo;s price won&rsquo;t see a noticeable bump. </p></div>

Q: Do baseboards increase home value?

• <div><p>Fresh baseboards can increase a home&rsquo;s value because they refresh the look of your walls. This can make a good impression on buyers and potentially boost your home&rsquo;s resale value. This is particularly helpful if your existing baseboards are in bad shape, which can age the look of your walls. </p><p>Consider also investing in the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-shoe-molding.htm">cost to install shoe molding</a> for an extra-polished look that can further boost resale value.</p></div>

Q: How do appraisers adjust for a finished basement?

• <div><p>While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location&rsquo;s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. </p></div>

Q: Is the appraisal value the same as market value?

• <div><p>No, the appraisal value comes from an appraiser and is a professional opinion of value based on property location and condition, while the market value is determined solely by what buyers are willing to pay for your home. Lenders normally use appraised values to ensure they&rsquo;re staying within target loan-to-value (LTV) ratios&mdash;the market value is simply what the home sells for. Appraised value can sit above or below market value.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2015
They did so,so. They do carpet cleaning. I don't think they did as good as they have done in the past. I don't know if they were just in a hurry. They did okay, but usually they go above and beyond, but they did not seem to. We have a big house, but we don't have that much carpet in it. Only...
Blackmon Mooring
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Reviewed in March 2015
I am from Texas. When my brother died unexpectedly in San Diego CA, I was thrown into what was pretty much a different culture and way of doing business. The minute his will got filed, the real estate agents were calling nonstop wanting to list his downtown San Diego condo. One actually got...
JONI BURNETT
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Reviewed in March 2014
He was recommended to us from a friend. He does mostly concrete work. His price was reasonable. Our house was built in 1909 and so some of the pilings underneath it were disintegrating. He's a very nice guy and very personable. We’ve seen some of his other work that he's done and it's...
Gerardo Enriquez Concrete
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Reviewed in March 2014
They did really good work. They are not cheap but they are really good. It was a big project. They did a really good job. They were professional and they did some extras that we weren't expecting. They just took real good care of us. We had hot water heater and water softener installed...
CHILTON HEATING & AIR
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Reviewed in November 2011
He seemed okay. My husband and I both talked to the owner. He was very positive, very neat and he seemed to be very busy with his job as he had lot of job. The guy that came out was very professional and we actually hired him to do the job but they never showed up. It could have been...
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