Adding value to your home: Think outside the box

Whether or not you are planning to sell your home, adding to its value is always a good investment. The problem is, it isn’t always easy to know where you should start, or what projects will add the most value for your money and effort. Here are some renovation ideas that may surprise you.

Here are two improvements that are relatively inexpensive, yet can make a huge difference in your home’s perceived value. A new front door, and a new garage door. Neither of these are huge expenses, but they can yield a large return on your investment. Another addition that can add value is a new deck.

A smart way to add value is a new HVAC system or new windows. These are expenses that a new homeowner wants to avoid. While a newly renovated kitchen or bathroom may have the “wow” factor, a new HVAC system appeals to a buyer’s practical side.

Finally, converting an attic space into a bedroom can add tens of thousand of dollars to the value of your home.

For more information about real estate in California, contact the Alan Shafran Group, located in Carlsbad, California.