Showing posts with label home renovation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home renovation. Show all posts

Monday, October 22, 2018

Top 5 Rooms to Remodel in 2018

Top 5 Rooms to Remodel in 2018 


With the popularity of the home remodeling shows, home owners across the country are anxious to take out their tool box and remodel their home too. Most often, remodels are better suited to professionals however, and this can cost significantly more. Regardless of the method, remodeling projects are not inexpensive, so making the best impact for the cost is important. Here are the top 5 rooms to remodel in 2018. 

1. Kitchen – Always a great return on investment. From functional spaces to bona find living areas, add extra seating, lighting and entertaining spaces such as a bar or counter. 

2. Backyard Kitchen/Family Room – The backyard is an extension of the interior. Section off areas for an outdoor kitchen and family room. Add a fireplace or even a TV. 

3. Master Bedroom – Always a place to retreat and refresh. Master bedrooms are getting makeovers with calm soothing paint colors, large picture windows and balconies or patios. 

4. Guest Bathroom – While not often the first thought, a powder room is easy to remodel and gives a great impression. Make the space look larger with a monotone color scheme. 

5. Bonus Room/Media Room – Create a unique family space with a media room or bonus room. Extra space which will bring more than its share of cost when selling.

Friday, September 21, 2018

The Average Cost of Common Home Upgrades By Celina Vazquez

The Average Cost of Common Home Upgrades By Celina Vazquez 


Is your home ready for a facelift? Over time, even the trendiest look will become outdated and stale. You know you want to make some changes, but aren’t sure how much to budget for the changing you’d like to make. Before you decide how best to use your available funds, consider the most common upgrades and the national average cost for each.

• Garage Door (2-door) - $3,500
• Deck Addition - $10,900
• Minor Kitchen Remodel - $21,250
• Major Kitchen Remodel - $40,000
• Window Replacement (vinyl) - $15,500
• Bathroom Remodel - $20,000
• Roof Replacement – $25,000
• Exterior Paint - $5,000
• Interior Paint - $2,750
• Front Door Replacement - $1,500
• New Pool Equipment - $5,000

Not every upgrade will bring a solid rate-of-return when you go to sell your home and if that’s your goal, then you need to factor that into your estimates. Some of the best investments you can make include kitchens and bathrooms, new garage doors and front door and fresh paint. Each of these will bring in between 80-90% return-on-investment when you go to sell. While this might not be a dollar-for-dollar return, an updated home will always sell faster and for a higher sales price than its dated counterpart.