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Kitchen Renovations

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Many homeowners maychoose to nix the ROI factorbecause they plan to stay intheir home for life. Theymake every homeimprovement decision basedon their needs andpreferences.

For those with more movesin their future, ROI is moreimportant and should bestrongly considered beforeanything is removed,replaced or restructured.

The trick is understandingwhich parts of your remodelwill offer you the greatestreturn on your financialinvestment. You probablywon’t make back the $5,000put into a home theater roomin your basement, but youmay still be OK withspending the money becauseyou’ll get many great years ofuse out of it.

If there is remodeling inyour future, consider what isselling in your local realestate market. Talk toRealtors and stay up to dateon current buyer trends.Doing so will keep your homeimprovement decisions ontrack.

SMART KITCHENRENOVATIONS

The annual cost vs. valuereport from Remodelingmagazine routinely finds thatkitchens are the first roomhomebuyers consider whenlooking at homes. They alsoreturn about 66 percent ofinitial investments, accordingto the most recent report.

Improvements such asceramic tile floors or new

countertops in the kitchenare at the top of the list ofsmart remodeling upgrades.Refinish your cabinets if theyare structurally sound, andconsider upgrading yourappliances.

Steps like this can helpimprove the value of yourkitchen and home.

QUARTZCOUNTERTOPS

Quartz is all the rage inthe kitchen remodeling spaceas more homeowners look toincorporate natural itemsinto their homes.

Here are the main benefitsof a quartz countertop:

• Nonporous surface thatdoesn’t allow bacteria fromfood or drink spills to grow;• Resistance to heat,

providing you a functionalprep and serving space; and• Resistance to scratches

to accommodate the activitiesof a busy family kitchen.

Quartz is also great forenhancing your home’soverall design. Its naturalcolor gradation and patternslend it to be paired withbold, modern decorativeaccents in your designstrategy.

R eturn on investment (ROI) is one of the most importantaspects of home improvement, especially if you plan tosell your home within the next five to 10 years.

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