CHAPTER 6 “Renovate Without R e Without Regret: What et: What Actually Pays You Back” ou Back”
Let’s clear this up right now: not all upgrades are created equal—and some of them are just expensive ways to waste your time. A fresh coat of paint and a new front door handle? Smart.
A $50,000 kitchen remodel in a
$275,000 neighborhood? Dumb.
ROI is the name of the game.
This chapter is your no-fluff guide to what’s worth doing, what’s worth skipping, and how to make every dollar you spend actually count. First Rule: ROI > Ego Home upgrades are like tattoos—just because you like it doesn’t mean it’ll age well or make sense to someone else.
So before you gut the kitchen, ask yourself this:
Am I doing this for resale, or for self-satisfaction?
If you’re still living in the home for a few years, enjoy the heck out of your upgrades. But if you’re selling soon? Think strategic, 24
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