Valley Real Estate

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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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 CostResaleRecouped
Bathroom Remodel
Midrange$15,789$12,36678.3%
Upscale$50,599$34,58868.4%
Bathroom Addition
Midrange$37,202$24,53366%
Upscale$50,590$34,58868.4%
Major Kitchen Remodel
Midrange$55,503$43,36378.1%
Upscale$109,394$81,09674.1%
Master Suite Remodel
Midrange$21,185$17,57683%
Upscale$109,394$81,09674.1%
Family Room Addition
Midrange$78,989$54,14868.6%
Deck
Midrange$10,347$8,83585.4%
Basement Remodel
Midrange$59,435$44,66175.1%
Siding Replacement (vinyl)
Midrange9,9108,24583.2%
Window Replacement
Midrange$10,446$8,29079.3%
Upscale$13,479$10,91381%
Attic Bedroom Remodel
Midrange$46,691$35,77176.6%
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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