Remodeling That
Pays
Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which
enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it’s time to
sell? The 2003 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTORÒ
Magazine has the answer.
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2003
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2002
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Variance
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Bathroom
Remodel
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Midrange
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89.3%
|
87.5%
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1.8%
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Upscale
|
92.6
|
91.0
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1.6
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Bathroom
Addition
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Midrange
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95.0
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94.2
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0.08
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Upscale
|
84.3
|
81.4
|
2.9
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Major
Kitchen Remodel
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Midrange
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74.9
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66.6
|
8.3
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Upscale
|
79.6
|
79.8
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-0.2
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Master
Suite
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Midrange
|
76.4
|
75.1
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1.3
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Upscale
|
76.9
|
76.8
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0.1
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Family
Room
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Midrange
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80.6
|
79.5
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1.1
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Deck
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Midrange
|
104.2
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N/A*
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N/A*
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Basement
Remodel
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Midrange
|
79.3
|
78.7
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0.6
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Siding
Replacement
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Midrange
|
98.1
|
79.1
|
19.0
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Window
Replacement
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Midrange
|
84.8
|
73.8
|
11
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Upscale
|
87.0
|
77.0
|
10
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Attic
Bedroom
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Midrange
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92.8
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N/A*
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N/A*
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