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: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: Do wood floors improve home value?

• <div><p>Yes, wood floors are among the most desirable flooring options, and most homebuyers are willing to pay more for homes with high-quality wood floors installed. Wood floors are relatively easy to repair, maintain, and clean, and buyers may pay a premium for the convenience and natural beauty of wood floors, especially if they&rsquo;re new or in good condition. You can reasonably expect a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">return on investment </a>of around <b>75%</b> or more when you upgrade to wood floors, depending on the quality and type of wood.</p></div>

Q: Can a buyer back out if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>If the appraised value comes in lower than an offer, a buyer will normally be able to back out because a low appraisal can prevent a mortgage from going to underwriting. The buyer can also try to negotiate for a lower sale price or offer to put down more cash to bridge the appraisal gap.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it to repipe a house?

• <div><p>If your pipes are deteriorating and leading to frequent repairs or ongoing leaks, it's worth it to repipe your house. Faulty pipes can lead to costly problems, like leaks, water damage, and mold growth. Investing in new piping can buy you anywhere from 50 to 100 years or more of stellar plumbing while saving you from repairs and expensive water bills, so it's a worthy endeavor. Not to mention, new plumbing can increase the overall value of your home.</p></div>

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Agent Matthew Hurtado of the Phoenix branch- is presently harassing my sister- a single mother, respiratory therapist, and veteran first-line worker of the Pandemic- because she won’t move out fast enough when he acquired the house she has been renting with my dad for 10 years. They served the...
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Reviewed in September 2019
This huge and very old laurel oak was wedged in between our home and that of our neighbor’s, and there was very little street access to it and there were electric wires going through it. We hired Independent to do the removal because we knew that one small error could damage one or both of our...
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They are a really good company. They are a real up and coming company. They offer warranty extension for pretty much any kind of consumer electronics. Excellent, they are easy to get a hold of and easy to get coverage, very accommodating. Excellent support, really really good company.
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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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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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