Real Estate
Author
WomensWallStreet.com
Title
Are All Home Improvements Created Equal?
Created
Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
Link
www.WomensWallStreet.com
Content
Are All Home Improvements Created Equal? Think adding that cushy outside deck to your home is better than a boring laundry room? According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, the answer is "No." Adding certain features to your home can add or subtract to its overall value. Check out these numbers (Source: Money): • Extra Full Bathroom +24% • No Laundry -15% • Fireplace +12% • Professional Office -5.0% So before you build that wrap-around porch, you might want to know that surveys show patios re-coup more money than porches. Why not do a little homework first before picking up that hammer? Sensible Websites for Home Improvement Advice:
