Saturday, December 02, 2006

Home Update Information

Selling your home? Here are the top 15 home updates according to www.hgtv.com The percentages next to the update is the average return at resale.

1. Minor bathroom remodel- 102%

2. Landscaping- 100%

3. Minor kitchen remodel- 98.5%

4. Vinyl siding, fresh paint, front entry- 70%

5. Attic bedroom conversion- 93.5%

6. Major bathroom remodel- 93.2%

7. Major kitchen remodel- 91%

8. Deck, patio or porch addition- 90.3%

9. Basement remodel- 90.1%

10. Replacement windows- 89.6%

11. Family room- 83%

12. Bonus room updates- 72.8% An example of a bonus room update would be converting a bonus room into an office.

13. Living room updates- Decor- 66%

14. Bedroom updates- 52%

15. Living room updates- Walls and Floors- 40%

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