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Will this upgrade increase my home's resale value?
Will this upgrade increase my home's resale value? I have read in Remodeling Magazine and other publications that a properly maintained and clean home is preferred over one that is upgraded, based on surveys.It seems easy to determine from anecdotal evidence that upkeep may be more important to buyers than upgrades.  This isn't necessarily true for all buyers, of course, and all buyers want to buy a clean house with few necessary repairs. But for most of them, the decision of which is more important depends on what kinds of upgrades we're talking about and how far in disrepair the home may be.If you are looking to remodel or upgrade your home and you plan on selling within about five years, you should take several factors under consideration before you start your project.High dollar, high end, highly personalized additions or remodels bring the lowest resale return on investment, and in some instances the buyer might even look at them and calculate the cost of ripping them out and reduce the offer even further.So spend your money on those special projects only if you will be staying in the home for a long enough time that you can feel you got your ... more

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