Remodel or Move Up?

John Bendall owner of Re/Max Classic Groups helps homeowners decide whether to remodel or make a move.

Family changes that take place over the years often change how we use and enjoy our homes.  A new baby, or an older child returning home after college, or elderly parents moving in all change what we need from our homes.  These events often cause homeowners to question if it is the time to remodel or to make a move.  The following information from the National Association of Realtors Cost vs. Value report, may help you with this decision.  They survey over 100,000 agents and appraisers across the nation to determine the value estimates for various home improvements.  . Here is a sample of their findings for the Middle Atlantic area vs. the national average:                 

 

Cost

Resale Value

Cost Recouped

National Avg.

ADDITIONS

 

 

 

 

Bathroom

$31,038

$22,051

71%

75%

Deck

$15,033

$11,817

79%

77%

Family Room

$78,689

$55,955

71%

72%

Master Suite

$99,944

$70,935

71%

73%

REMODELS

 

 

 

 

Kitchen (Minor)

$18,541

$15,323

83%

85%

Bathroom

$13,843

$11,163

81%

85%

Home Office

$20,902

$13,302

64%

63%

Basement

$60,879

$44,788

74%

79%

REPLACEMENTS

 

 

 

 

Roofing

$16,056

$11, 536

72%

74%

Siding

$9,483

$8,748

92%

88%

Windows

$10,682

$9,523

89%

85%

 

Siding and window replacement offer the some of the highest returns on your investment, while remodeling a home office offers one of the lowest.  No project will be completely paid for once you sell your home so ultimately the most important factor in deciding if and what to remodel is how much enjoyment your family will get out of it while you’re living in the home.


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