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Prepare Your Home To Sell - Home Improvement

Remodeling That Will Pay

Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it’s time to sell?

The 2008-09 Cost vs. Value Report  by Remodeling Magazine and REALTOR® Magazine has the answer.

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  Cost Resale Recouped
Bathroom Remodel
Midrange $15,789 $12,366 78.3%
Upscale $50,599 $34,588 68.4%
Bathroom Addition
Midrange $37,202 $24,533 66%
Upscale $50,590 $34,588 68.4%
Major Kitchen Remodel
Midrange $55,503 $43,363 78.1%
Upscale $109,394 $81,096 74.1%
Master Suite Remodel
Midrange $21,185 $17,576 83%
Upscale $109,394 $81,096 74.1%
Family Room Addition
Midrange $78,989 $54,148 68.6%
Deck
Midrange $10,347 $8,835 85.4%
Basement Remodel
Midrange $59,435 $44,661 75.1%
Siding Replacement (vinyl)
Midrange 9,910 8,245 83.2%
Window Replacement
Midrange $10,446 $8,290 79.3%
Upscale $13,479 $10,913 81%
Attic Bedroom Remodel
Midrange $46,691 $35,771 76.6%
Cost vs. Value Report 2008

Read Full Report In REMODELING MAGAZINE

Through an agreement with Remodeling Magazine, REALTOR® Magazine brings you the average cost recouped for 25 home improvement projects in nine regions.

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