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Buying Home, Need Reviews on Inspectors, Appraisers, Interior Decorators, Etc...
Asked by M.O. from Dallas
on November 23, 2009
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Hi Guys,
I think we are narrowing in on a home and will soon be needing to contact Inspectors, etc. I was just wanting input from anyone who may have used someone t...
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- I highly recommend Jeff Cardile of Lookout Capital Inspections Jeff is also certified for thermography exams which can tell you where leaks in your duct system and wa...
- We have used Glenn Harrison of Harrison Home Inspection for over 10 years for our inspections. He is excellent. ###-###-#### Depending on the type of loan you are...
- Hello! I am an interior designer with over 20 years experience and I have a lot of reliable referral sources. Please visit my web site at akcustominteriors.com and g...
Home Appraiser Coming Tomorrow, Help!
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on August 26, 2008
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We have a home appraiser coming tomorrow to do an appraisal on our home. We are trying to qualify for a home loan to build a fence around our yard. My questions is, ...
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- Honestly, if the appraiser is coming TOMORROW, it's too late to do anything to really make a difference. If you had time, I'd say a fresh coat of paint, declutter, ba...
- Since they are coming very soon. I would make sure your lawn is mowed and your bushes are trimmed back. With such sort time there is not much you can do. If you had mo...
- An appraisal of your home does not include the way you have it furnished. However make sure you clean up and make it easy for the person to maneuver through your home...
Need Company for Estate Appraisal / Estate Sale
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on December 10, 2009
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I am looking for a reputable company for an estate appraisal. The items we need appraised are nice furniture, rugs and art. A company that also handles the sale of t...
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- My husband and I are antiques dealers and we go to a lot of estate sales. I recommend Lawrence Martin with Future's Past estate sales and appraisal services. He is a...
- Resale it , a store in the northlake shopping center on northwest hwy at ferndale will do that for you.
- Help me Rhonda does estate sales and such. I don't have their number, but I know they have a website. Very reputable.
Seeking Reliable Jeweler
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on December 3, 2009
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Hello mamas,
Does anyone have experience with a reliable jeweler? I need to have a ring appraised.
Many thanks!
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- I use an Independent Gemstone Appraiser in NRH. His name is Dean Turner and he does it out of his home and he does it with you sitting there. His number is ###-###-###...
- I recommend researching different appraisers and jewelers on Pricescope. We utilized their resources when we got married for our rings and were so pleased with the com...
- Jeff the Jeweler in Coppell, at Beltline and MacArthur. I have left heirlooms there to be appraised, be repaired, etc. They are very trustworthy and have a good secu...
Old China/ Old Books
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on October 12, 2010
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I am cleaning out an estate, and am running across many many many old things, such as old figurines, old books, old farm machinery, etc. Some of the china just looks o...
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- you could look and see if they have any pricing guides at your local library.
- Use google! I have lots of old things and every now and then I google to see if they are mentioned online as far as prices, any history, etc. I absolutely adore old b...
- S., You are in G'ville which is a great location, being you have UF there. for the machinery I would call the IFAS dept. or horticulture dept. Take pictures & as mu...
Refinance Question
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on November 3, 2010
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For those of you who have refinanced lately, how long did it take? How much time passed between the appraisal and the closing? We are going thru a broker, and it see...
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- It takes longer these days because the lenders are really scrutinizing people carefully. We lost our patience, also, but we couldn't change mid-way, so stick it throug...
- We are currently going through refinancing, and we are using the same broker we used when we did our first refinance 4 years ago. My hubby's uncle is a real estate in...
- Former bank loan officer speaking- A broker isn't always the best route to go, largely because they are just shopping for you. They may not have actually found a b...
Looking for Place to Sell Antiques/collectibles in Plano Area
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on June 28, 2008
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We have a garage full of my newly-divorced MIL's collectibles, dishes, silver serveware, glassware, nicnacs, etc. She comes from a wealthy family and apparently many ...
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- My husband and I deal in antiques and collectibles specializing in vintage dinnerware and crystal. My husband is also an accredited appraiser with the Dallas chapter ...
- I don't really know of any to place to recommend, but I will tell you to do your homework. Take inventory (no matter how much time it takes) and try to go on line to ...
- I suggest you visit a very reputable antique shop and ask the owner for a suggestion as to who could help you sell these things. We recently had someone do a moving/e...
Gold Party?
Asked by J.F. from Boston
on September 16, 2010
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Random question, not related to kids....haha...any moms out there every been to those "Gold parties" where you bring your old gold jewelry and leave with cash? I was i...
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- I'm a skeptic. I think you are likely do better to take it to a pawn shop. Those people are not handing out free money. Most likely they take the stuff they collect...
- I did not go to a gold "party" but I was a vendor at an event that also had a gold rep there. I brought in old things that I did not wear, some were 14k and some 18k,...
- One of our news stations did a story about the gold parties and the scam involved with them. Just beware If it is too good to be true__________??? You know the deal
2 Questions... Art and Teeth Brushing
Asked by B.H. from Philadelphia
on October 28, 2010
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hello all!! my first question is about art. i have some pieces that i would like to get appraised/sold but i dont have a clue of how/where to start! any suggestions??
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- art: I have no clue. Teethbrushing: He is pretty young to have mastered the "art" of spitting after brushing. lol It will come. Just try to keep the mess to a ...
- Teeth: This sounds odd, but it worked for our boys. We would use a tall stool to have them stand with their heads over the sink. By tilting their heads down (which ...
- Hi- I'm gearing my answer to your art question...we're in the same boat! I've tried local auction houses (Bunches Auctions in Chadds Ford, PA is pretty good) and most...
Home Appraisal Question(s)
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on November 15, 2011
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Have you ever bought a house that was appraised for LESS than what you paid for? By how much?
or
Have you sold a house that appraised for less than what you wer...
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- We have bought a house that was appraised for less. We agreed on a price of 168,000 and the appraisal came in at 165 000. Luckily, the sellers were nice enough to redu...
- Most banks won't approve a loan for more than the appraised value. During the housing boom, we sold our condo for $141,000 and it appraised at $137,000. The client wan...
- It's not uncommon for a house to appraise for less than what is owed or less than what is being asked for. But the housing market dictates what it sells for or financ...
