Sunday, July 10, 2016

20 HOME RENOVATIONS THAT WILL HURT YOUR HOME’S VALUE

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/20-home-renovations-that-will-hurt-your-homes-value/ss-BBu5yNQ

This paragraph perfectly articulates what I say to so many clients, many of these are great renovations however getting every dollar back and then some is rare with the list below. These renovations are done for you not the future buyer. 

Sometimes, these home renovations are done particularly with a resale in mind. Other times, they’re simply done to suit a homeowner’s personal preferences. Either way, it’s important to keep your home’s resale value in mind, and do your research before investing in any home improvement updates.
  1. LAVISH LIGHTING FIXTURES
  2. TOO MUCH WALLPAPER
  3. TEXTURE ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS
  4. QUIRKY TILING
  5. TOO MUCH CARPETING
  6. BRIGHT AND BOLD PAINT COLORS
  7. AN EXTREMELY HIGH-END KITCHEN
  8. A LUXURY BATHROOM
  9. A HOME OFFICE CONVERSION
  10. COMBINING BEDROOMS TO CREATE A BIGGER ROOM
  11. REMOVING CLOSETS
  12. A SUNROOM ADDITION
  13. A BUILT-IN AQUARIUM
  14. BUILT-IN HIGH-END ELECTRONICS
  15. A SWIMMING POOL
  16. A HOT TUB
  17. GARAGE-TO-GYM OR LIVING SPACE CONVERSION
  18. THE WRONG LANDSCAPING INVESTMENT
  19. BEAUTIFUL BUT MESSY TREES
  20. DIY REPAIRS

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