February 2015 - Grand Rapids Real EstateGrand Rapids Real Estate

Cost vs Value House Remodeling Trends 2014 Grand Rapids MI

By Bonnie & Terry Westbrook

Should you remodel the kitchen, get rid of that laminate

countertop and replace it with granite? Would you be

able to recoup the expense of putting a new deck on

your house? Would that new Master Bathroom put

you in the red when it is time to sell your house?

These are all good questions to ask yourself before

undertaking a small or major remodeling job on your home.

Not all improvements add to the value of your home

for future buyers. Be cautious about costly

improvements if you plan on moving in the near future.

Take a look at the Cost vs Value Report that comes

out every year to help you add true dollar value to your home.

This report lets you see what buyers are willing to dole out

more dollars for in home improvements. It changes slightly

from year to year, but the big dollar wise improvements

stay pretty consistent. The key words are”curb appeal”.

A new steel front door and new garage door are the

number one spots for well invested money spent on your home.

The complete report can be viewed at this link:

Since a kitchen in San Diego, St. Louis, and Boston differ widely in

cost, this report does specify regions of the country. Our Midwest

Region can be viewed at this link:

Call Terry @ 616-292-7263 if you would like specific advice

about a home improvement you are considering for your

home. He can tell you the most value added improvements

for your particular neighborhood.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in

West Michigan. We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Call Terry at: 616-292-7263