Remodeling

Remodeling your home is more popular than any other time in history. As the economy continues to adjust, the remodeling trend is expected to continue and increase. If you live in a house that you generally love, you plan to stay there for at least five more years, and it’s located in a desirable neighborhood - remodeling makes perfect financial sense.

Remodeling can make an ordinary bath luxurious, give your kitchen a fresh, updated look, or it can give your family the space it needs. Well-planned and utilized square-footage, efficient and up-to-date kitchens, and design-smart bathrooms are the Top 3 remodeling projects that will increase the value of your home in any economy.

Bathroom

The investment return on the average bathroom remodel is 80 to 90 percent. If your old tile is getting a little grungy, you find yourself with limited storage, dim lighting and outdated faucets and toilets, then now is the time to consider an upgrade.

Kitchen

Everybody gathers in the kitchen. If your kitchen is more than 10 to 15 years old since the last time it saw an update and you’re entertaining or eating in more than you are eating out, then now is the time to consider a make-over that includes the latest and greatest in energy efficient appliance technology and convenience.

Family Room

Open family room floor plans that have a cozy warm feel continue to be appealing. Removing interior walls and opening up the spaces in older houses to modernize them helps families be more flexible with the square footage they already have.