Are you thinking about doing a remodel to your existing home in Kansas City.  If you are, you should know how much of the cost of the project can be recouped in value if you decided to sell.  Recently Remodeling Magazine published the results of their 2007 Cost vs. Value Report.  The following are the Top 10 remodeling projects based on cost recouped in Kansas City:

1. 77.1% - Siding Replacement

2. 75.2% - Deck Addition (Wood)

3. 74.2% - Minor Kitchen Remodel

4. 73.3% - Window Replacement (Vinyl)

5. 71% - Window Replacement (Wood)

6. 69.5% - Major Kitchen Remodel

7. 68.6% - Bathroom Remodel

8. 65.8% - Attic Bedroom Remodel

9. 65.3% - Two Story Addition

10. 65.1% - Basement Remodel

For a description of each of these projects please visit: http://www.costvsvalue.com/kansascity.html and click on the project name.  You can also see the remaining projects and their cost recouped.  This report for Kansas City did include data from Johnson County, KS.