Remodeling --Is
It Worth It...?
 If you are planning to remodel and know
you will be moving in the future, calculate how much of the remodeling costs you can
recoup when you sell your home. See the chart below for calculating remodeling costs.
For the minimum and maximum amount you can invest in remodeling costs and still sell
for a profit, contact me for your neighborhoods low, average and high sales for
homes in the past year.
You Be The Judge

| Project |
Estimated Costs* |
Resale Value |
Cost Recouped |
| Minor
Kitchen Remodel |
$ 8,507 |
$ 8,030 |
94% |
| Bathroom
Addition |
$11,645 |
$10,593 |
93% |
| Major
Kitchen Remodel |
$21,262 |
$19,190 |
90% |
| Add
Master Suite |
$36,472 |
$30,350 |
84% |
| Attic
Bedroom |
$22,236 |
$19,084 |
84% |
| Two-Story
Addition |
$55,687 |
$46,236 |
83% |
| Family
Room Addition |
$31,846 |
$26,483 |
83% |
| Bathroom
Remodel |
$ 8,423 |
$ 6,480 |
77% |
| Replace
Windows |
$ 6,112 |
$ 4,536 |
74% |
| Replace
Siding |
$ 3,983 |
$ 3,983 |
73% |
| Deck
Addition |
$ 6,172 |
$ 4,459 |
72% |
| Home
Office |
$ 8,103 |
$ 5,423 |
67% |
*Realty Times, May 28, 1998

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