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 | | |