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Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it’s time to sell? The 2003 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTOR® Magazine has the answer.

2002
2003
Variance
Bathroom Remodel
Midrange 89.3 % 87.5 % 1.8 %
Upscale 92.6 % 91.0 % 1.6 %
 
Bathroom Addition
Midrange
95.0 94.2 0.08
Upscale 84.3 81.4 2.9
 
Major Kitchen Remodel
Midrange 74.9 66.6 8.3
Upscale 79.6 79.8 -0.2
 
Master Suite
Midrange 76.4 75.1 1.3
Upscale 76.9 76.8 0.1
 
Family Room
Midrange 80.6 79.5 1.1
       
 
Deck
Midrange 104.2 N/A* N/A*
       
 
Basement Remodel
Midrange 79.3 78.7 0.6
       
 
Siding Replacement
Midrange 98.1 79.1 19.0
       
 

Window Replacement

Midrange 84.8 73.8 11
Upscale 87.0 77.0 10
 
Attic Bedroom
Midrange 92.8 N/A* N/A*
       
 

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