of any addition is very unlikely, so don’t get your hopes up.
Don’t go chasing waterfalls. It is lovely to see yards that are beautifully landscaped with colorful plants, mini-hills, and the little trickle of water flowing down amidst the flowers. It’s just the kind of picturesque setting that pleases the eye and relaxes the mind. However, while good landscaping is important for the general enjoyment of any home by its residents, there is no need for you to invest in extravagant creations in an attempt to bring up the home’s resale value. Instead, a sprinkler system is a practical investment of several thousand dollars. There is greater perceived and real value in this addition than in a miniature babbling brook that will attract birds and butterflies. If you are thinking of ways to upgrade your yard, the sprinkler system would be the wiser choice. The lower level. The question of the basement or first level of a raised home raises much conversation among homeowners. There are cases in which finishing a basement has proved to be a great financial loss to the homeowner at the time of sale, and cases in which the appraisal value showed an increase, with buyers happily willing to pay the increased price. There are restrictions in flood areas for finishing the first level so be sure to check building codes and other ramifications. What about the bathroom? What about the bathroom indeed. A necessary component of any household is the toilet, and a home without one wouldn’t be much better than a particularly fancy tent. Renovating a bathroom could cost you only a little or a fortune, depending on your plans. Like upgrading kitchens, while a modern, efficient bathroom is expected, do not expect to increase the appraisal or sale value of the home substantially with a large investment.
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