Does adding a garage apartment add value to your home?

• <div><p>Yes, a garage apartment is generally considered a valuable asset as long as the new structure has been legally built. It's important to weigh the cost to build a garage with an apartment against the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-conversions-add-valuable-living-space.htm"> cost to convert a garage to living space</a> if you already have a garage.</p></div>

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Q: Does a deck add value to a home?

• <div><p>Adding a deck to your home will increase its overall value. Per <a href="https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/"><i>Remodeling</i></a><i> </i>magazine's 2023 Cost vs. Value Report, building a deck is a top 15 home improvement task. Installing a wooden deck has an average return on investment (ROI) of 52%, while building a composite deck offers almost 40% ROI. The amount of value a deck adds to your home depends on deck size, type, material, age, and how well you maintain it.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a ranch house and a bungalow?

• <div><p>Ranch-style homes are typically larger and more rectangular than most bungalows' small, square footprints. The floor plans for these two home styles are often different, too, with ranch home bedrooms placed along a hallway off the central living space and bungalows having their bedrooms directly off the main area without hallways.</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 does a home appraisal cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-home-appraisal-cost.htm">Home and property appraisals cost</a> about <b>$355</b> on average, ranging from <b>$250 to $500</b>, depending on the size of the home and property, age of the property, comparability to nearby homes, and location. While single-family homes typically cost between $300 and $400 to appraise, multi-family home appraisal can cost $500 to $1,000 due to the increased size and building complexity.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2015
They installed and monitor the system. However, to reach a real person for billing purpose it is almost impossible. There is the local office then the regional office and most of the time you sit on "Hold" for several minutes. If you don't connect with a real person then you must leave a...
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Reviewed in July 2014
I am a single, 36 year old female veteran that was buying my first house by myself and I had no clue what I was doing. Val walked me through every part of the VA loan and the buying procedure. She was with me every step of the way, answering every crazy question, and just being all around...
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Reviewed in January 2014
He is an excellent real estate agent. I didn't end up getting something so there was no fee. He was very knowledgeable, very amicable, and very accommodating. He was excellent! I will absolutely hire him again.
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Reviewed in March 2013
They were there for several days. It was all good. They take very good care of the animals and they give them lots of attention. They take them out real frequent. It's also my vet and I like having a vet around my dogs when I'm gone. They are very reasonable.
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They're reliable and do a good job. I thought they were real good. They came when they said they would and did a good job and cleaned up afterwards...they were real neat and professional.
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I initially sought new insurance after Allstate told me lies and demanded thousands of dollars of improvements be completed within 2 weeks of closing on my home. So I went to National Bank in Blacksburg to get new insurance. Oakey McNew at National Bankshares met with me in person and has...
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Reviewed in January 2012
He went thru the home fine but failed to tell me about how serious the problems were with the home. I used him because the real estate agent i was working with (kelly bates) recommended him. When he finished with the inspection & was going over everything he assured me there were no major...
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