Not all home renovations are created equal. Just because you pour money into something, doesn’t mean you’ll get it back when you sell your home. Basically, what’s valuable to you may not be valuable to someone else. Therefore, if you’re mindful of the return-on-investment (ROI) of your renovation costs, it’s important to understand which home improvements add value and which don’t.
Below is a list of the best & worst home improvements in terms of value. Most industry experts agree that improvements such as adding square footage, solidifying the “bones” of the house and keeping maintenance up-to-date will return a respectable return on your investment. Alternatively, over-customizing your home or spending money on fancy items, will likely yield a weak return on your money.
Most Valuable Home Improvements
- New Roof
- New Entry Door
- New Garage Door
- Insulation Upgrade
- Hardwood Floors
- Stone Veneer
- Vinyl Sliding
- Double Pane Windows
- Additional Bathroom
- Additional Patio
- Kitchen Renovation
Least Valuable Home Improvements
- Fancy Light Fixtures
- Wallpaper
- Too Much Carpeting
- Combining Rooms
- Removing Closets
- Adding a Sun-room
- Adding a Swimming Pool
- Do-It-Yourself Repairs
- Over Customization
- Stark Paint Colors
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