Adding a swimming pool, Italian marble in the guest bath, new windows, remodeled kitchen, updated deck + hot tub are just a sample of what people do in upgrading and improving their property. Are these wise investments, which ones are, other improvements are not. Plus the suggestion in the article: “And keep in mind that the longer you hold on to your home after a remodeling project is completed, the less likely you are to recoup its value.”
Full article can be accessed at: http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/real-estate/which-home-improvements-pay-off/
Don’t forget about the basics: fresh paint, updated plumbing and electrical, clean and declutter, and even a manicured lawn.
