Remodeling That Pays
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 2003 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTOR Ò Magazine has the answer.
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2003 |
2002 |
Variance |
Bathroom Remodel |
Midrange |
89.3% |
87.5% |
1.8% |
Upscale |
92.6 |
91.0 |
1.6 |
Bathroom Addition |
Midrange |
95.0 |
94.2 |
0.08 |
Upscale |
84.3 |
81.4 |
2.9 |
Major Kitchen Remodel |
Midrange |
74.9 |
66.6 |
8.3 |
Upscale |
79.6 |
79.8 |
-0.2 |
Master Suite |
Midrange |
76.4 |
75.1 |
1.3 |
Upscale |
76.9 |
76.8 |
0.1 |
Family Room |
Midrange |
80.6 |
79.5 |
1.1 |
Deck |
Midrange |
104.2 |
N/A* |
N/A* |
Basement Remodel |
Midrange |
79.3 |
78.7 |
0.6 |
Siding Replacement |
Midrange |
98.1 |
79.1 |
19.0 |
Window Replacement |
Midrange |
84.8 |
73.8 |
11 |
Upscale |
87.0 |
77.0 |
10 |
Attic Bedroom |
Midrange |
92.8 |
N/A* |
N/A* |
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