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Most people take great pride in their home. They enjoy certain parts of it, like a nice patio or spacious kitchen, and focus more time on improving the areas that bring them the most joy. Before spending any money on a home improvement you should be aware that some items add more value to the home. Here is a short list of items that have the most potential to increase a home's price. Home Office With the rise in telecommuting among many companies it is common for people to work from their home. This means that they need a dedicated space for their computer, printer and valuable files. Adding a home office can be as simple as converting an unused bedroom into a work area or it can mean adding a few walls to block off a spot. Make sure to have plenty of shelves for storage and multiple outlets for plugging in electrical items. Deck or Patio Dollar for dollar a new patio or deck will bring the most value to a home compared to other common improvements. A survey recently completed by Remodeling Magazine found that homeowners can expect to receive 85% of the money spent on a deck or patio when they decide to sell the property. Adding usable space outside has become quite popular over the last few years. Families can enjoy a nice sunset together, entertain a few friends for a cook out or celebrate one of the kid's birthdays in the outdoors and avoid creating a big mess in the home. Space and New Lighting Nothing increases the value of a home more than usable square feet under the roof. Some homes are filled with walls that cut off the dining room from the living room and from the kitchen. A recent trend has been to remove those walls and have one big open area for these common parts of the home. This makes it easier to move from spot to spot and can be handy for entertaining a big group of people without cramming everyone in to one room. New lights are always a good thing. Whether it is recessed lights along the counters in the kitchen or new overhead lights in the center of the living room, adding more light helps a room feel larger. It is also a good idea to add lights to a closet or a small bathroom. Sun-Rooms Sun rooms give people the chance to feel like they are much closer to the outdoors while providing protection from insects and staying comfortable. Most sun-rooms will have a large skylight to allow plenty of sun in to the room and ceramic tile is common since the room usually opens to the outside. Since most sun-rooms don't have any plumbing and very limited electrical wiring these rooms are overall cheaper to add to a house compared to an extra bedroom or bathroom. Keep in mind that these improvements are being observed from a purely economical standpoint. If you have dreams of improving your home to the point of being able to sell it in the near future then these are the best kinds of improvements you can make. Author Info: Premier Choice Mortgage – Albuquerque’s premier Mortgage Broker. We spent 12 plus years crafting our system to ensure we are providing world class services to those needing a home loan for purchase or refinance. Providing clients with a smooth, understandable, and even enjoyable, mortgage experience is our passion. Visit us at www.pcmbankers.com or call us at (505) 830-9685 to learn more.
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