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 REALTORÒ
Magazinehas the answer.
To see the complete article, visit http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.NSF/pages/costvaluedec03.
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2003
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2002
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Variance
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Bathroom
Remodel
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Midrange
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89.3%
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87.5%
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1.8%
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Upscale
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92.6
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91.0
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1.6
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Bathroom
Addition
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Midrange
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95.0
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94.2
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0.08
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Upscale
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84.3
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81.4
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2.9
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Major
Kitchen Remodel
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Midrange
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74.9
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66.6
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8.3
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Upscale
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79.6
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79.8
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-0.2
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Master
Suite
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Midrange
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76.4
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75.1
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1.3
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Upscale
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76.9
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76.8
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0.1
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Family
Room
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Midrange
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80.6
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79.5
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1.1
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Deck
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Midrange
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104.2
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N/A*
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N/A*
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Basement
Remodel
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Midrange
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79.3
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78.7
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0.6
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Siding
Replacement
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Midrange
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98.1
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79.1
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19.0
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Window
Replacement
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Midrange
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84.8
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73.8
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11
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Upscale
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87.0
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77.0
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10
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Attic
Bedroom
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Midrange
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92.8
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N/A*
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N/A*
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