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Tamara Said:

What would you do? VA appraisal question, (long one)?

We Answered:

Although I agree with portions of what the other posters stated, I don't agree with other parts.

An appraiser is not an inspector, true. But an appraiser has a copy of the contract, so they can know the particulars of the transaction. AND you can make a copy of the inspection report available to the appraiser.

I am surprised that the appraiser came back with no required repairs, sounds like there were some condition issues that would have been red flags. Have you or your agent spoken with the appraiser? Was a copy of the inspection sent to the appraiser?

You might try speaking with your lender about making other information available to the appraiser and maybe doing an amended appraisal. I have had this happen in the past, I don't know if now there is an "arm's length" policy that would make this impossible.

If you do not have a real estate agent representing you..tsk,tsk. You might have saved yourself a lot of stress and trouble. If you still want the house, you will have to be your own advocate and push to make these things happen. Otherwise, it looks like you will lose the house, your earnest money, the cost of the inspection and the cost of the appraisal.

Good luck.

Barbara Said:

Is "Green" energy all hype?

We Answered:

I would not call it hype, but it won't be anything serious without development.

Wind is pretty reliable in only parts of the country. Where I am from, one small wind-turbine will power a house through the spring and cut an electric bill by +50% the rest of the year.

You are right on solar, it costs more to have the system then the payoff you get in savings.

What is really looking promising is using ocean currents. Basically an oil rig with a turbine deep in the ocean. These could power the entire country. Here come the hypocrisy though.... windmills kill birds and turbines could kill fish.

The funny thing about the green movement is how current energy is bad about everything, but "green energy" is still just as bad.

Nuclear is still the best and is green, but the greenies don't like that either.

Basically, green energy can take an edge off fossil fuels (such as wind in my area) but some type of generated energy is still needed. Nuclear would be the best.

Ralph Said:

How much does it cost to install a solar-powered pool heater for an indoor school pool?

We Answered:

Solar pool heaters come in different sizes. For a starter kit, which has 4 panels, 2ft x 20ft panels are $699.99, 2ft. x 12ft. panels are $645.00, and 2ft. x 10 ft. panels are $597.00. Then you can buy additional panels for $150-$300. To determine the amount of panels that you need, you would need to use the following formula: panel square footage must equal 50% of your pool's square footage (length x width).

Louise Said:

Can i built an attached utility room for the home equiptment:?

We Answered:

air conditioner has to be outside, it would be a lot of trouble and money to move your water heaters and central vacuum, I would just get a tool shed and use it to put your pool stuff in