Speaking of roofs, look at architectural shingles over the standard 3 tab, they can make a big improvement for curb appeal and not add that much more to cost of a new roof, especially if you have an insurance claim.

The concept certainly isn’t new but the idea is the benefit of computerized timing.

On another rainy afternoon READ the instructions on the back of a bundle of SHINGLES, then ask yourself the same question!

Arrests, convictions, divorce, name changes, bankruptcy, etc. is all readily available, especially in larger metro areas where records are computerized.

There are hundreds of factors to consider, some of which are intangible, and that appraisers get training for years to learn how to do this.I then use the example, would you want a computerized doctor to operate on you based on how the surgery should normally go or would you want an actual surgeon there who knows everything that can go wrong and can fix it as it happens?

Hi BP Community, I just purchased a foreclosure in Walton, Upstate NY as a getaway from NYC and while I knew the roof needed to be fixed, I just found out that some areas of the roof need to be entirely replaced as they have a very low pitch and currently have shingles (Not sure why they did that in the first place). 

Isn't roofing material shingle or tiles and below that would be paper and plywood.

Let me explain... a brand new 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage home that sells for $127,900 only rents for $1200 per month.Compared to a 30 year old home that sells for $85,000 and rents for $950 per month.However, a brand new 25 year Owens Corning shingle roof, high efficiency HVAC unit, new hot water heater, Delta faucets, and local code is much more strenuous today compared to 30 years ago.Building materials are more efficient and homes are much better insulated. 

I signed it.Work began and a few change orders had to be made, one for $5,350 for plumbing, electrical, hvac another for $8,000 shingles, painting cabinets, staircase, I signed both.

Plus we don’t do shingles.