Real estate values have plummeted over the last couple of years. The market has always been known to rise and fall; the last few cycles have just been more intense than others. There are still ways to increase the value of your property without breaking the bank. Here are seven value enhancers:
1) Spruce up the outside of your home with siding. Most home buyers are looking at houses through frugal and practical eyes. The high priced splashy details don't impress homebuyers as they did back when money was running freely. Brand new siding will add to the curb appeal and translate into low maintenance costs for the new buyer. Siding that provides additional insulation will be even more highly valued as it helps to lower utility bills.
2) Minor kitchen or bathroom remodels: You don't have to rip apart the all important bathroom and kitchen in order to be able to make a drastic improvement. Upgraded appliances, refinishing or painting cabinetry, replacing hardware with upgraded knobs and pulls will add a whole new fresh appearance to these rooms.
3) Backyard decks: Most homeowners' entertainment budgets are extremely tight right now. Yesteryears' cruises and expensive restaurant meals are being replaced with barbecues and potlucks in the backyard. The addition of a wooden deck, or one made from recycled plastic composite that looks strikingly like wood, adds usefulness and value to your home.
4) Additional bedroom in the attic: If there is ample space in your attic to turn into a bedroom, you'll be able to add the additional square footage of living space to your property value with very little cash outlay, especially compared to bumping out walls in order to add a room. With an attic, you already have a roof, walls and a floor; you simply need to tie it into the heating and cooling systems, hang some drywall, paint and add flooring, and you have a whole new bedroom.
5) Window replacement: If your household windows are single pane and in bad shape, replacing them will not only add aesthetic improvement to your abode, but the increased efficiency will add value to your property. Going green and keeping energy costs low has never been more popular.
6) Painting inside and out: A well maintained home is one that holds its value. Painting makes a house look more attractive and keeps the walls inside and outside of a home in good shape.
7) Garage door or front door: Both of these entries into your home can greatly enhance your curb appeal. A ratty, broken down door makes the whole place appear disheveled. An attractive doorway makes the whole place sparkle.
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