CHESTER, Pa. ? March 19, 2012 ? Continuing uncertainty in the real estate market has homeowners asking a major question as the market warms this spring: Is it smarter to move or to improve?
Cost is the driving factor behind home improvement projects again this year, and many owners want to choose projects that provide the biggest return on investment. Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation?s largest home remodeling companies, empowers homeowners to get the biggest bang for their home-improvement buck this spring, whether updating a home to increase its resale value or infusing the place with some personality to create your dream home.
?Giving your home some added curb appeal with an exterior makeover will automatically boost the resale value of your property,? says Jeff Kaliner of Power Home Remodeling Group. ?If you plan to stay put, focus on cost-effective renovations that make your home more comfortable, functional and low maintenance for your family.?
Cost-effective home improvements
? Energize the exterior.?Exterior home improvements are still king when it comes to return on investment this year. Projects like updating siding, window replacement and refreshing entry doors have a dramatic effect on a home?s curb appeal for a relatively low cost. Seven of the top 10 home improvement projects for 2012 are exterior projects garnering anywhere from 69 to 78 percent return on investment ? the highest of any other projects this year.
? Choose bold and bright finishes.?Fiberglass entry and garage doors are a popular alternative to their pricey wooden counterparts in 2012. A fiberglass door is weather resistant, durable and, above all, maintenance free. The material allows owners to achieve the stylish look of an elegant craftsman or rustic design with decorative glass at a fraction of the price. Bright, bold exterior colors are also popular this year. Make curb appeal pop by choosing a shade of tangerine, yellow or deep purple for an entry door.
? Energy efficiency is still supreme.?The top green home trend for 2012 is renovating to reduce a home?s heating and cooling costs. Making the most of empty attic space by adding a bedroom, or at least finishing it with insulation, is a way to keep conditioned air from escaping through the roof. Updating the attic is this year?s third most cost-effective home improvement, garnering a 72 percent return on investment.
? 2012 Florida Realtors?
Source: http://tarponcoastrealty.com/2012/03/home-improvement-trends/
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