Home Renovations

Renovate or Move? How to Decide

Posted by Kristin Lally on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11:48 AM By Kristin Lally / February 19, 2020 Comment

As needs change, homeowners frequently ponder, "Should I buy a new home, or stay put and renovate my current one?"

Factors to consider when weighing your options:

Market Data: Return on investment is usually top of mind for sellers.
Mortgage rates: Would your mortgage rate increase or decrease if you were to buy a new home?
Renovation scope: How much would you need to do to your home to achieve the look you're hoping for? How much would it cost?
Long-term goals: Are you in a location you're happy with for the long-term?

Researching current market value and hypothetical post renovation market value is a complementary service I offer. If this assistance could benefit you, give me a call.

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High-ROI Renovation Projects in Louisville

Posted by Kristin Lally on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 11:40 AM By Kristin Lally / February 17, 2020 Comment

Want to make sure the time and money you spend remodeling is worth it? Then choose your projects carefully.

According to the Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com), here are the highest-ROI (Return on Investment) home renovation projects in Louisville:

Entrance Door Replacement (Steel) (111.2% costs recouped, $1,988 in resale value)
Manufactured Stone Veneer (105.1% costs recouped, $8,925 in resale value)
Minor Kitchen Remodel (Midrange) (88.7% costs recouped, $20,000 in resale value)
A new garage door (87.7% costs recouped, $3,225 in resale value)
Grand Entrance (Fiberglass) (86.1% costs recouped, $7,625 in resale value)

Keep in mind, all of these figures vary based on exact location, size and overall condition of the home. For the value in Louisville of additional renovations, such as window replacement, deck additions, bathroom renovations, and more, check out the final page of the Cost vs. Value Report at https://rem.ax/37fotb7.

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