Friday Fun Facts – What Remodeling Projects Are Best For Resale?

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Thinking about remodeling your home?

In 2023, Americans spent approximately $363 billion upgrading and remodeling their homes.  Not all remodeling projects are created equal… so which investment gives the best return when it comes to resale value?

It might not be a surprise that the best money to spend upgrading your home is in the kitchen – it’s the place where most homeowners spend the majority of their waking hours.  According to research from the National Association of Realtors, it’s also where remodelers will see the biggest return on investment.

Here is the ranking of various projects in terms of the value they add to the home:

      1. Complete kitchen remodel
      2. Kitchen upgrade
      3. HVAC replacement
      4. Owner’s suite renovation
      5. Bathroom renovation
      6. Finishing a basement
      7. Adding a bathroom


Bottom line: Home upgrades are a smart play, and kitchens are where the real money is. These renovations aren’t just about looking good – they’re about boosting your home’s value and making your space work for you. So whether you’re dreaming of granite countertops or a sleek new stove, your kitchen remodel is likely to pay off when it’s time to sell.

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Friday Fun Facts – What Remodeling Projects Are Best For Resale?

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Thinking about remodeling your home?

In 2023, Americans spent approximately $363 billion upgrading and remodeling their homes.  Not all remodeling projects are created equal… so which investment gives the best return when it comes to resale value?

It might not be a surprise that the best money to spend upgrading your home is in the kitchen – it’s the place where most homeowners spend the majority of their waking hours.  According to research from the National Association of Realtors, it’s also where remodelers will see the biggest return on investment.

Here is the ranking of various projects in terms of the value they add to the home:

      1. Complete kitchen remodel
      2. Kitchen upgrade
      3. HVAC replacement
      4. Owner’s suite renovation
      5. Bathroom renovation
      6. Finishing a basement
      7. Adding a bathroom


Bottom line: Home upgrades are a smart play, and kitchens are where the real money is. These renovations aren’t just about looking good – they’re about boosting your home’s value and making your space work for you. So whether you’re dreaming of granite countertops or a sleek new stove, your kitchen remodel is likely to pay off when it’s time to sell.

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How to Choose the Best Flooring

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Flooring is a key component of a home’s design and can often be the centerpiece of a renovation or remodel. Because it covers such a large surface area it will significantly impact the look and feel of your home, so choosing the right material can be stressful. Weigh your options before making a decision. Learn about the different types of material, assess your budget, and form a plan for installation.

How to Choose the Best Flooring

Room Function

How you spend time in any given room will help you decide which type of flooring is best. In your home office, choose the flooring that best accommodates your working needs. Carpet can be comforting while hardwood and laminate are more durable. Entryways, mudrooms, playrooms, and pet rooms will undoubtedly see their fair share of dents, cracks, and dings, so a resilient material is best for these areas. Consider materials that are strong and easy to clean, such as tile. The kitchen is a high-traffic area that is constantly being cleaned and re-cleaned. Explore solid yet easy to clean materials like vinyl, hardwood, and ceramic tile. If these common flooring materials aren’t to your liking, certain alternative flooring options may appeal to you, including bamboo, cork, and concrete.

Budget

Your budget will be a major deciding factor in which type of flooring you ultimately install. Are you replacing your flooring as part of a larger, full-scale remodel? If so, there may be other projects that will warrant a larger share of your budget. Are you looking to make the flooring a selling point of the home? If so, you’ll likely dedicate more money towards the material and installation. Talk to your agent about which types of flooring have the best resale value and what buyers in the area are looking for. For example, if you live in a climate that experiences cold temperatures, heated flooring may give your home a competitive advantage over other listings when it comes time to sell.

Installation

There are two approaches to a flooring installation: DIY or professional. Installing your flooring on your own is a great way to save money on the project, but it’s also a lot of added responsibility. Before making the decision to install on your own, understand the risks involved with the project and the time it will take to complete it. Vinyl and laminate flooring tend to be easier to install DIY. Hiring a professional will come with increased costs, but you’ll be paying for higher quality work that will increase the value of your home. More involved flooring installations such as hardwood are usually best handled by a pro.

Style & Color

After your budget has been set and you’ve decided on how to install, then comes the fun part. When choosing the style of your flooring, think about how it will interact with the space. Will the flooring be the focal point of the space? Will it compliment the features of the room and the surrounding décor? Knowing these answers will help to sort out the fine details, such as the specific shade of tile or the grain of wood.

Maintenance

At the end of the day, you may simply be looking for flooring that’s easy to take care of. In that case, explore common low-maintenance materials like vinyl and laminate. Vinyl flooring—whether it’s tile, sheet, plank, or peel-and-stick—requires little care compared to high-maintenance flooring such as solid or engineered wood.

 

For more information on home design, visit our Design page. To learn more about interior design, visit our Design Styles page.

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How to Choose the Best Flooring

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Flooring is a key component of a home’s design and can often be the centerpiece of a renovation or remodel. Because it covers such a large surface area it will significantly impact the look and feel of your home, so choosing the right material can be stressful. Weigh your options before making a decision. Learn about the different types of material, assess your budget, and form a plan for installation.

How to Choose the Best Flooring

Room Function

How you spend time in any given room will help you decide which type of flooring is best. In your home office, choose the flooring that best accommodates your working needs. Carpet can be comforting while hardwood and laminate are more durable. Entryways, mudrooms, playrooms, and pet rooms will undoubtedly see their fair share of dents, cracks, and dings, so a resilient material is best for these areas. Consider materials that are strong and easy to clean, such as tile. The kitchen is a high-traffic area that is constantly being cleaned and re-cleaned. Explore solid yet easy to clean materials like vinyl, hardwood, and ceramic tile. If these common flooring materials aren’t to your liking, certain alternative flooring options may appeal to you, including bamboo, cork, and concrete.

Budget

Your budget will be a major deciding factor in which type of flooring you ultimately install. Are you replacing your flooring as part of a larger, full-scale remodel? If so, there may be other projects that will warrant a larger share of your budget. Are you looking to make the flooring a selling point of the home? If so, you’ll likely dedicate more money towards the material and installation. Talk to your agent about which types of flooring have the best resale value and what buyers in the area are looking for. For example, if you live in a climate that experiences cold temperatures, heated flooring may give your home a competitive advantage over other listings when it comes time to sell.

Installation

There are two approaches to a flooring installation: DIY or professional. Installing your flooring on your own is a great way to save money on the project, but it’s also a lot of added responsibility. Before making the decision to install on your own, understand the risks involved with the project and the time it will take to complete it. Vinyl and laminate flooring tend to be easier to install DIY. Hiring a professional will come with increased costs, but you’ll be paying for higher quality work that will increase the value of your home. More involved flooring installations such as hardwood are usually best handled by a pro.

Style & Color

After your budget has been set and you’ve decided on how to install, then comes the fun part. When choosing the style of your flooring, think about how it will interact with the space. Will the flooring be the focal point of the space? Will it compliment the features of the room and the surrounding décor? Knowing these answers will help to sort out the fine details, such as the specific shade of tile or the grain of wood.

Maintenance

At the end of the day, you may simply be looking for flooring that’s easy to take care of. In that case, explore common low-maintenance materials like vinyl and laminate. Vinyl flooring—whether it’s tile, sheet, plank, or peel-and-stick—requires little care compared to high-maintenance flooring such as solid or engineered wood.

 

For more information on home design, visit our Design page. To learn more about interior design, visit our Design Styles page.

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Gorgeous Remodel in Loveland

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4275 Promontory Ct, Loveland is 5 bed, 4 bath remodeled to perfection! Amazing floorplan also includes a finished walkout basement could serve as in-law suite, loft, formal dining & living, 3 car epoxy floored garage! All new: indoor/outdoor paint, keyless entry, concrete steps & shaded back patio, Trex deck & stairs with wrought iron rail, stamped concrete front patio & fire pit, no-scratch laminate floors, 6 panel doors, hardware, baseboards, interior wrought iron railing, custom stone wall fireplace & mantle. Chef’s kitchen=huge island/slab granite w cabinets, 2 bar top counters, high end appliances & custom cabs w/ pull-out drawers. All interior windows tinted for max UV ray blockage & energy savings. The primary suite =vaulted ceilings, walk in closet w built-ins, closet door from 1940 Greeley roof, laundry chute from closet, primary bath=extra-large walk-in shower with custom rain glass, double shower/rain head and bench, new vanities light fixtures throughout. South facing, walk to golf course/clubhouse, views of foothills & mtns + MORE! Contact Karen Catt at (970)699-2857 to schedule your private tour or click the link below for more details.

http://windermerenoco.com/listing/135149694

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Sunrise Acres Ranch

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Settle into this rambling ranch located in Sunrise Acres in northeast Fort Collins. 800 Greenbriar Drive offers plenty of room to spread out- indoors and out – on nearly one third of an acre! Huge great room outfitted with fireplace. Tankless water heater and gorgeous custom 5-piece master bath with large custom walk-in wardrobe. Sliding doors to large private, fully fenced yard with mature landscaping and plenty of opportunities to add landscaping or garden beds. Shed with domestic well & attached greenhouse included. No HOA -space for RV, boat or toys! Home is just 3.6 miles from Old Town while maintaining has easy access to I-25 for commuters. Please note that a portion of the garage was remodeled into another bedroom room (permitted) so the garage is really an over-sized 1 car garage. Contact Ben Barnhart at (970) 534-5440 to schedule a private tour or click the link below for more details!

http://windermerenoco.com/listing/134861235

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Remodeled Condo!

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3500 Rolling Green Dr B10, Fort Collins is like new! Less than 1 year ago condo was gutted to the cement pad and contractor replaced floors, cabinets, appliances, sinks, toilets, ceiling fans, baseboard heat, water heater and electrical as well as all fresh paint. Multi-sided wood fireplace and balcony overlooking peaceful green space are two great features of this home as well as the detached 1 car garage. Location puts you close to golf, restaurants, schools, Warren Park, shopping, bike trails and a quick jaunt to I-25. Ready to move in and enjoy!

Contact Heather Patel at (970) 214-9479 for your private showing or click the link below for more details.

http://windermerenoco.com/listing/134014185

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Remodeling Impact

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Remodel

Americans spend $400 billion per year remodeling their homes.

So, which remodeling investment gives the best return when it comes to resale value?

It should come as no surprise, especially leading up to Thanksgiving, that the best money to spend upgrading your home is in the kitchen.

It’s the place where most homeowners spend most of their waking hours.

According to the research from the National Association of Realtors, it’s where remodelers will see the biggest return on investment.

Here is the ranking of various projects in terms of the value it adds to the home:

  1. Complete kitchen remodel
  2. Kitchen upgrade
  3. HVAC replacement
  4. Owner’s suite renovation
  5. Bathroom renovation
  6. Finishing a basement
  7. Adding a bathroom

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Empty Nesters: Remodel or Sell?

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Empty Nesters

Your kids have moved out and now you’re living in a big house with way more space than you need. You have two choices – remodel your existing home or move. Here are some things to consider about each option.

Choice No. 1: Remodel your existing home to better fit your current needs.

  • Remodeling gives you lots of options, but some choices can reduce the value of your home. You can combine two bedrooms into a master suite or change another bedroom into a spa area. But reducing the number of bedrooms can dramatically decrease the value of your house when you go to sell, making it much less desirable to a typical buyer with a family.
  • The ROI on remodeling is generally poor. You should remodel because it’s something that makes your home more appealing for you, not because you want to increase the value of your home. According to a recent study, on average you’ll recoup just 64 percent of a remodeling project’s investment when you go to sell.
  • Remodeling is stressful. Living in a construction zone is no fun, and an extensive remodel may mean that you have to move out of your home for a while. Staying on budget is also challenging. Remodels often end up taking much more time and much more money than homeowners expect.

Choice No. 2: Sell your existing home and buy your empty nest dream home.

  • You can downsize to a single-level residence and upsize your lifestyle. Many people planning for their later years prefer a home that is all on one level and has less square footage. But downsizing doesn’t mean scrimping. You may be able to funnel the proceeds of the sale of your existing home into a great view or high-end amenities.
  • A “lock-and-leave” home offers more freedom. As your time becomes more flexible, you may want to travel more. Or maybe you’d like to spend winters in a sunnier climate. You may want to trade your existing home for the security and low maintenance of condominium living.
  • There has never been a better time to sell. Our area is one of the top in the country for sellers to get the greatest return on investment. Real estate is cyclical, so the current boom is bound to moderate at some point. If you’re thinking about selling, take advantage of this strong seller’s market and do it now.

Bottom Line

If your current home no longer works for you, consider looking at homes that would meet your lifestyle needs before taking on the cost and hassle of remodeling. Get in touch with a Windermere Real Estate broker to discuss the best option for you.

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Remodeled Mid Century Ranch in Fort Collins!

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Remodeled Mid Century Ranch at 1302 Laporte Ave in Old Town just North of City Park! Newer roof, windows, kitchen, siding, floors all done with in the last 5 years. Detached two car garage and recently paved driveway for great off street parking. The open floor plan features a huge living room and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space plus a large island. Other features include a fireplace and A/C. All of this conveniently located with easy access to Downtown, CSU and the Foothills! Contact Brandon Bidwell at (970) 215-1573 for your private showing for more information or click the link below for more details.

http://windermerenoco.com/listing/109666599

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