Remodeling That Pays
Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it's time to sell? A 2002 survey by Remodeling Magazine and REALTOR Magazine has the answer. To see the complete article, visit http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.nsf/pages/costvaluedec02
| Project |
Amount You Recoup at Sale |
Average Cost |
| Bathroom remodeling |
91 percent |
$22,639 |
| Basement remodeling |
79 percent |
$33,911 |
| Master suite addition |
77 percent |
$131,471 |
| Bathroom addition |
81 percent |
$37,639 |
| Family room addition |
79 percent |
$41,514 |
| Roof replacement |
67 percent |
$7,644 |
| Siding replacement |
79 percent |
$5,622 |
| Window replacement |
77 percent |
$15,502 |
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