Business: Renovations and Upgrades: Bring it to the Bank Part 2

Renovations and Upgrades: Bring it to the Bank Part 2

Written by Elaine VonCannon

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In Part 1 of this article series we discussed kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; three areas of repparttar 135894 home that can boost value when updated or improved. If you have not yet read Part 1, visit http://www.voncannonrealestate.com to view it. Now, it’s time to talk about repparttar 135895 other rooms in repparttar 135896 house. And let’s not forget exterior upgrades. Even a quick and simple facelift makes repparttar 135897 home more attractive and worth more. Use strategic planning to invest your money in repparttar 135898 places that count most. You will be pleased with repparttar 135899 return.

Simple Details Often Overlooked

When you choose to renovate a living room, den or dining room -- remember, repparttar 135900 most important and valuable improvements are sometimes in repparttar 135901 details. You may want to open out a wall to change repparttar 135902 floor design, especially if you live in a home built in repparttar 135903 1950’s, 60’s or 70’s. Again, a chair rail (especially in repparttar 135904 dining room) and crown molding can increase repparttar 135905 value. An upgrade in flooring, windows, decks, screened in porches and paint can all equal repparttar 135906 perfect facelift. Use light or neutral colored paint to reflect light. Fireplaces can also add on about $3,000 to an appraisal. Just remember wood fireplaces are declining in popularity. Fireplaces that use gas or are converted to burn gas are more popular.

Simple and Effective Upgrades for Any Room

Consider updating dirty and chipped wall sockets. Also, you may want to replace light switches and light fixtures. Make sure repparttar 135907 lights, wall sockets and light switches flow with repparttar 135908 color scheme or repparttar 135909 mood you are trying to evoke with repparttar 135910 room. For example: do not use a rooster shaped light fixture in a bathroom. All of these changes will make a definite statement in a room.

Don’t Waste repparttar 135911 Garage and repparttar 135912 Basement

Think long and hard before you turn repparttar 135913 garage or basement into a room. Although this may increase repparttar 135914 square footage of your home repparttar 135915 value is in repparttar 135916 space as is. In Virginia, a one-car garage equals $10,000 credit with repparttar 135917 appraiser. If repparttar 135918 garage is converted repparttar 135919 appraiser counts only 1/3 of repparttar 135920 square footage and adds it to your home value. As is, garages and basements in good condition can be an excellent commodity when selling your home. Keep this in mind when prioritizing renovations.

Renovations and Upgrades: Bring it to the Bank Part 1

Written by Elaine VonCannon

Renovations and Upgrades: Bring it to repparttar

Bank Part 1

Renovations and upgrades can increase repparttar 135893 value of your home by thousands of dollars when done strategically, intelligently and professionally. Even if you renovate for personal reasons, consider repparttar 135894 key areas that will put money back in your pocket. The kitchen and repparttar 135895 bathrooms are first choice upgrades that translate into more money later. Bedrooms can also create incredible appeal or end up a serious turn off. Make certain your renovations or upgrades reflect repparttar 135896 property values of your neighborhood. Don’t overdo it with costly materials if you cannot recoup your costs when you sell your property.

Five Secrets To Upgrading The Kitchen

The kitchen is repparttar 135897 heartbeat of a home; everyone goes to repparttar 135898 kitchen. When you are entertaining guests repparttar 135899 flow often moves to repparttar 135900 kitchen. The kitchen is also a key component for any homebuyer. If you follow a few basic suggestions your upgrade decisions will serve you well in repparttar 135901 long term. If you are still dwelling in repparttar 135902 house think about what works best with your lifestyle. Always consider functionality and durability when you construct kitchen countertops. First, don’t use tile countertops. Grout is difficult to clean and ages quickly unless it is sealed properly. If you have a lot of children or cook every night, you may not want to use newer, porous material since it scratches easily. Second, when altering repparttar 135903 kitchen cabinets you can paint wood, but use washable paint, not water based paint. If you do not want to paint or replace all repparttar 135904 cabinets change repparttar 135905 hardware or consider adding new doors. Third, wallpaper in repparttar 135906 kitchen is not a good idea. The heat and grease builds up and it is not very durable. Most people either love or hate wallpaper. Eighty percent of my buyers do not prefer wallpaper. Fourth, evaluate repparttar 135907 cost of flooring alternatives like high-grade vinyl, wood flooring or ceramic tile. Do not use “stick ‘em” tiles because they do not wear well and can detract from repparttar 135908 value of your kitchen. Fifth, update repparttar 135909 sinks, faucets and light fixtures for a bigger pay off. Most importantly be sure repparttar 135910 kitchen is bright, airy and cheerful. These recommendations will increase repparttar 135911 attractiveness and value of one of repparttar 135912 most important rooms in repparttar 135913 house.

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