Improvements That Add Value to Your Home

When it comes to making improvements to your home, it’s important to consider the cost versus the value. Investing in home improvement projects can add value to your home and improve your quality of life. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the improvements that you can make to your home, including a major kitchen remodel, a minor kitchen remodel, and painting. 

What is the Cost Versus the Value?

Before making any home improvements, it’s important to understand the cost versus the value. This means considering the cost of the project and the potential return on investment (ROI). It’s important to choose projects that add value to your home, as you want to recoup as much of the cost as possible if you decide to sell your home.

Major Kitchen Remodel

A major kitchen remodel can add significant value to your home. This type of project involves a complete overhaul of the existing kitchen, including new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and possibly a new layout. According to the 2021 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine, the average cost of a midrange major kitchen remodel is around $75,000, with a potential ROI of around 57%. This means that if you were to sell your home, you could expect to recoup around $42,750 of the cost of the remodel.

Minor Kitchen Remodel

A minor kitchen remodel is a more cost-effective option than a major remodel, but can still add value to your home. This type of project may include updating the countertops, appliances, and cabinets, but may not involve a complete overhaul of the existing space. The average cost of a minor kitchen remodel is around $26,000, with a potential ROI of around 72%. This means that if you were to sell your home, you could expect to recoup around $18,720 of the cost of the remodel.

Painting

Painting is a cost-effective way to update the look of your home and can add value to your home. This can include painting the interior or exterior of your home, as well as painting your kitchen cabinets. The cost of painting your home will depend on the size of your home and the type of paint that you choose. However, painting your home can offer a potential ROI of around 107%, making it a great investment if you’re looking to add value to your home.

Investing in home improvement projects can add significant value to your home, but it’s important to consider the cost versus the value. A major kitchen remodel can add significant value to your home, but a minor kitchen remodel or painting can also offer a great return on investment. When considering home improvements, it’s important to choose projects that add value to your home, as you want to recoup as much of the cost as possible if you decide to sell your home.

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About the Author

Shannon Jones has been selling real estate since 1998 and specializes in listing and marketing homes. She has consistently been one of the top Realtors in the Long Beach area. Prior to her award-winning career in real estate with the Shannon jones Team, Shannon has had successful careers in journalism and public relations. She holds a bachelors degree from UC Irvine and a masters degree from UC Berkeley. Shannon holds E-Pro, CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert), and PSC (Pre-Foreclosure Specialist) certifications. Shannon is very personable and maintains a very strong moral compass, always putting the best interest of home buyers/sellers above monetary goals. A California native, Shannon enjoys gardening, travel, reading, cooking and poker when she’s not selling homes MY DESIGNATIONS Lic# 01247705 | CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) | E-Pro | PSC (Pre-Foreclosure Specialist) MY SERVICE AREAS Anaheim Bellflower Buena Park Carson Cerritos Cypress Downey Fountain Valley Garden Grove Huntington Beach La Palma Lakewood Long Beach Los Alamitos Los Angeles County Norwalk Orange County Rossmoor San Pedro Seal Beach Signal Hill South Bay Westminster