Study: Exterior Improvements Bring Better Returns - RealEstate.com

December 17, 2010

A report from the National Association of Realtors finds that those looking at potential home improvement projects before putting their properties up for sale should focus on exterior jobs, because they generally bring in a better return.

The study found that of the 10 projects that brought in the best return for the investment involved, nine of them were exterior projects. The most cost-effective project was the installation of a steel entry door, which actually brought back an average of more than 102 percent of the investment after the home was sold.
Study: Exterior Improvements Bring Better Returns - RealEstate.com

Washington Post reports: Loudon County's Impressive Suburban Appeal

Where We Live: Lansdowne on the Potomac, in Virginia's Loudoun County

 

By Amy Reinink

Special to The Washington Post
Saturday, July 31, 2010

Large houses and carefully landscaped medians and common areas distinguish Lansdowne on the Potomac. (Photos By Amy Reinink For The Washington Post) 

 

The first thing house hunters typically notice about Lansdowne on the Potomac is the neighborhood's aesthetic: the manicured lawns, the landscaped common areas, the decorative street signs and the manmade waterfall near the entrance.

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Next, they notice the amenities, such as the 30,000-square-foot Potomac Club, which boasts indoor and outdoor pools, exercise and aerobics rooms, a business center and meeting rooms, and a ballroom.
Then they may notice the proximity to the Potomac River, the ease of accessing commuter roads such as Route 7 and the family-friendly environment.
 

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Granite countertops or a custom, mosaic backsplash? Hardwood floors or stone tiles? We are bombarded with so many beautiful home renovation ideas, not only is it difficult to decide what we want, but it's hard to determine which choices provide the greatest return on investment. Bang For Your Buck has the concrete answers on remodeling value and how to get the most out of any renovation budget.

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When considering renovations, a professional opinion is always helpful on what will get the most retrun on your investment!  this HGTV show offers suggestions on all kinds of renovation projects and demonstrates exactly what kind of jobs will get the best bang for your buck!