Value Added Home Improvements

Improving your home with the sale in mind is a good idea if it is important that you recoup the majority of the money you put into the project. Experts agree that any remodeling project that brings your home up to the level of your neighbors’ is a worthy investment. However, some improvements offer a greater return than others. It depends on the type of work you have done. Remodeling magazine publishes an annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” The most recent report, based on the top 16 home improvements for a mid-range home, says the highest remodeling paybacks have come from vinyl siding replacement (with 87.2% of the cost recouped), wood window replacement (85.3%), minor kitchen remodeling (85.2%), bathroom remodeling (84.9%), and vinyl window replacement (83.7%).  Be honest with yourself as you walk through your home.  Maybe a countertop upgrade in the kitchen is all that is needed. You can get some great new vanities for a reasonable cost today at your local home improvement store.  Do you need to improve the flooring?  If I can help you make a decision on the best place to make improvements, give me a call at (847) 877-9881.  I would be happy to help.