Are you thinking of remodeling your home?  Make sure the money is spent in the right areas before you start hammering, sawing or demolishing.  Consider the return on your investment.  Not all remodeling is created equal.  Kitchens and baths, probably a good idea.  Fireplace or swimming pool, not so much.

Updating your kitchen and baths is your best remodeling investment.  It can often return a nearly dollar-for-dollar increase in home resale value. An updated kitchen and bathrooms make your home that much more attractive to potential buyers when you do decide to sell.

By contrast, adding a fireplace or adding outdoor recreation facilities, such as a swimming pool or sport court, yield the lowest return on your investment.

Sometimes the cumulative effect of several smaller projects can yield a higher resale value than one or two larger ones. Smaller projects tend to be more cosmetic--new paint, doors, or windows. Larger projects that upgrade or add living space may cost more, but almost always add less resale value for the dollars spent.

Whatever you do, be careful of over-improving for your neighborhood!  You do not want to have the nicest home on your block.  Remodeling that significantly improves your property over neighboring homes won't return as much when it comes time to sell.

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