A great deal of the money you invest in home improvements is added to the resale value of your home. According to Remodeling Magazine, the top remodeling investments are:
A minor kitchen remodel -- you can expect to recoup
94 percent of your investment when you sell
Bathroom remodeling -- resale recoupment
77 percent
Deck addition -- resale recoupment
73 percent
Siding replacement -- resale recoupment
71 percent
Home-office addition -- resale recoupment
69 percent
Window replacement -- resale recoupment
68 percent
Sources for these stories include: Coldwellbanker.com, Moving.com, Federal Citizen Information Center Home Page, Realtor.com, Homestore.com, homebuilder.com, forsalebyowner.com, San Diego Association of Realtors, Monstermoving.com, Interest.com, Century21.com and Amsouth.com.
