Does a gas fireplace add value to your home?

• <div><p>In most cases, converting a wood fireplace to a gas fireplace will increase your home value because they burn cleaner, provide more warmth to your living area, and are far more convenient to use. Thanks to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-fireplace-inserts.htm">gas fireplace inserts</a> that make your fireplace look like it’s full of burning logs, home buyers can still get the aesthetic appeal of a traditional fireplace plus the benefits of a gas fireplace if you make the conversion.</p></div>

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Q: Is it more affordable to build or buy a house?

• <div><p>It is almost always more affordable to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/building-vs-buying-house.htm">buy an existing home than to build one from scratch</a>. First of all, new construction mortgage interest rates are often higher than traditional loans. Also, when building a home, you're covering the cost of brand-new finishes, appliances, electrics, plumbing, utility hookups, and labor. Between the cost of labor and permits, building a home will often cost more in the long run. </p></div>

Q: What should I prepare before an appraisal?

• <div><p>Gather details of recent improvements, property documents, and any previous appraisals or inspections.</p></div>

Q: What can go wrong when buying a house?

• <div><p>From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it. </p><p>A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What should you do if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>Unless the buyer or seller makes the offer or offer acceptance contingent on the appraisal results, the sale will move forward unaffected if the appraisal comes back lower than the offer. This essentially means the buyer is paying more than what the home is worth, but without that contingency, both parties are locked into the deal. Some buyers may try to negotiate the purchase price down to the appraisal value, but this may not be possible if there wasn&rsquo;t an appraisal contingency in the offer agreement.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2016
Guys were great. Returned calls & showed up on time. Very satisfied. They were real pros in setting up & delivering service.
Affordable Stump Removal LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Excellent job. The employee showed up ready to work. Cleared the gutters and downspouts of all debris as advertised. The poor guy was a mess when he left, but he was a real trooper. Great company.
Milwaukee Gutterglove LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
My family was moving from Colorado to Wisconsin, and Carrie spent a substantial amount of time with us in touring the town and getting to know us in order to be able to help us find the best home for our family. She was always patient and accessible no matter the day or time, which...
Carrie Tangorra - First Weber Group
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Reviewed in May 2013
They are excellent. They are real courteous, real fast. They give you the best price. If you find a better price, they will match it.
Discount Tire
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Reviewed in October 2012
Responsive and explains it all. I have used him on my house and recommend him to all my real estate clients.
Lerum Heating
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Reviewed in July 2012
From the beginning, Randy Fowler was unprofessional and disrespectful to our realtor, and ultimately us. His behavior was childish and used underhanded tactics to bully us into negotiation. Twice, Randy Fowler, while on the phone with our realtor, made statements like "It's this way or the...
PRAIRIE HOME REALTY
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Reviewed in May 2012
I thought that they were real good. They were cheaper than anybody else. I would use them again in the future.
Paul's Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in February 2012
He did really good work. He is very professional and does real quality work.
Terry Holcomb
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Reviewed in September 2010
We are a military family and moved across the country to Jacksonville in August of 2008. Gunilla assisted us in finding and purchasing our home here. We were on a tight schedule and were living in a hotel at the time with a colicky newborn. Gunilla went way above and beyond the call of duty to...
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

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-Licensed Residential Appraiser -Strong experience in the Waukesha area with 7 years experience as a Realtor in Waukesha and surrounding counties. -Experience with both divorce appraisals, estate appraisals or pre-listing appraisals among many. Quick turnover times with competitive rates.

Durante & Rich Real Estate focuses on property management to residential real estate - single family homes, townhomes, condos, and small multi-family units. Most of our clients have just one property. We have an owner that uses the same process for his investment properties so our program is well tested and efficient. We have been managing residential properties since 1998 and have a team (not just a one person) to help you.

"Do not give these people your business. Let my year spent in an unheated, dilapidated property, that was received dirty, with an inaccurate listing be a free lesson to you. Look elsewhere."

Simon S on June 2024

"Do not give these people your business. Let my year spent in an unheated, dilapidated property, that was received dirty, with an inaccurate listing be a free lesson to you. Look elsewhere."

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MDR specializes in realty services with a focus on developing long-term relationships with our clients - sharing our knowledge and resources in the areas of real estate, home ownership and financial health. With these skills, we assist our clients in making wise and solid real estate investment decisions - today, tomorrow and for years to come. Areas of Specialties Include: -Residential (Buy/Sell) -First Home to Dream Home -Relocation -Luxury Homes -Home Staging Consultation

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Call or Text Sabel at anytime! Id love to help you, I am available 24/7 "Sabel specializes in Residential, Land, Condos, New Construction and Commercial Real Estate! She represents Buyers and Sellers." Call or Text Sabel at anytime! Id love to help you, I am available 24/7

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Melanie Becker, First Weber Realtor

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Born and raised in Fort Atkinson, I absolutely love everything that Jefferson County has to offer and I know the area well. This knowledge allows me to assist my clients in locating and selecting properties that meet their specific wants and needs. My care for this community runs deep and I enjoy showing people why they should make it their home too. I have been selling real estate since 2010.

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Amber Castonguay services the real estate needs of home buyers and home sellers in search of real estate, homes for sale, condos, investment properties, commercial real estate, new construction, new homes, land, lots, waterfront properties, scenic view homes, farms and recreational property in these nearby communities and more! Notery

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AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

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It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build one from scratch. First of all, new construction mortgage interest rates are often higher than traditional loans. Also, when building a home, you're covering the cost of brand-new finishes, appliances, electrics, plumbing, utility hookups, and labor. Between the cost of labor and permits, building a home will often cost more in the long run.

Gather details of recent improvements, property documents, and any previous appraisals or inspections.

In most cases, converting a wood fireplace to a gas fireplace will increase your home value because they burn cleaner, provide more warmth to your living area, and are far more convenient to use. Thanks to gas fireplace inserts that make your fireplace look like it’s full of burning logs, home buyers can still get the aesthetic appeal of a traditional fireplace plus the benefits of a gas fireplace if you make the conversion.

From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it.

A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.

Unless the buyer or seller makes the offer or offer acceptance contingent on the appraisal results, the sale will move forward unaffected if the appraisal comes back lower than the offer. This essentially means the buyer is paying more than what the home is worth, but without that contingency, both parties are locked into the deal. Some buyers may try to negotiate the purchase price down to the appraisal value, but this may not be possible if there wasn’t an appraisal contingency in the offer agreement.

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Melanie Becker, First Weber Realtor

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