Remodeling is a HOT topic lately. With many sellers waiting to ‘ride out the storm’ and not move unless they have to, they’re looking to do some remodeling and upgrading their existing homes. More often than not, they ask where they will get the most ‘bang for their buck.’ The old saying is “kitchens and bathrooms sell houses” and if you’re looking for a project, those are normally where you would want to start.  But with personal budgets being squeezed, people want hard core numbers. 

For obvious reasons, I do not like giving exact numbers to clients who ask.  After all, if I knew exactly what someone would get out of their investment, I’d be in Vegas right now.  Lucky for me I don’t have to.   Remodeling Magazine has just put out their 2008-2009 remodeling cost vs. value report that gives a seller exactly what the need to start their project.  They’ve even adjusted for the downturn in the economy and housing markets.

If you’re looking to do a remodel, consider going ‘green’l.  Buyers today are starting to look for ‘green’ options in a home.  Ways they can save money and also have a healtheir home to live in.  If you’d like help on where to find ‘green contractors’ or remodelers, email me and I’ll be happy to share my vendors list with you.

Happy remodeling!