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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? Magazine has the answer.

To see the complete article, visit Remodeling Magazine.

  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*

Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.


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