Posted: 13 Feb 2010 11:00 AM PST
In Coos Bay & North Bend on the Oregon Coast, repairs and renovating are important to consider when thinking of the future sale of your home. When asked about this from sellers, I suggest that a well maintained home is important. Concerning renovations, one might consider some upgrades may help to distinguish the home and help to sell it if others in the same price range do not have that upgrade, generally. As far as recovering 100% of the investment for upgrades on a home, this is not happening in this market.
Remodeling and renovating homes should be evaluated more closely than in the past, with an eye on what kind of return your investment will give to you. If your remodel/renovation is strictly for you, you plan on staying in your home for many years to come and you have the money to make your improvements, by all means go ahead and knock yourself out. If, however, you are looking at your home improvements as a way to maintain or improve your home’s value, do some research and evaluate whether you will get the return you need or expect to get when you sell. Here are some things to keep in mind: Stay on par with your neighbors. Having the best house on the block might be nice if you are the type of person who likes to one-up everyone but it certainly won’t give you the most bang for your buck. Your home is typically as valuable as other comparably sized homes around you. Ascertain your home’s condition. Today’s home buyer does not want to spend a lot of money fixing up needed repairs like a leaky roof and broken windows. Keep on top of the shape that your home is in and make it clear that the home is well taken care of. If you are making upgrades to your home see if they can be energy efficient upgrades. Not only will you get a tax break but you will probably save money in the long run as well. There are many remodeling and renovating items that you can choose to do that are cost-effective and attractive to future home buyers. For a recent article from Money that touches on the subject of remodeling and renovating click here.