Remodel outside, if you want biggest return Ever wonder how much you'll get back of that 20 grand you dropped to turn your out-dated bath into a spa-like retreat? Or, whether it's really worth it to spend $15,000 to replace all the windows, when you're planning to move in a couple of years anyway?
Common questions from homeowners, who want to balance the amount of remodeling they do with the amount of return they'll get back when they're ready to sell. Let's face it, if your windows are leaking, the wood is rotting, and the glass is fogged, they need to be replaced. The good news: You'll get back about 72 percent; and that doesn't compare to the amount you'll save in energy costs.
Each year Remodeling Magazine releases its Remodeling vs. Cost Value report that gives homeowners an average of what they might expect to see as a return on investment. The chart below gives a list of those costs and percentages for the Indianapolis area.
