Remodeling That Pays

Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it's time to sell? A 2002 survey by Remodeling Magazine and REALTOR Magazine has the answer. To see the complete article, visit http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.nsf/pages/costvaluedec02

Project	Amount You Recoup at Sale	Average Cost
Bathroom remodeling	91 percent	$22,639
Basement remodeling	79 percent	$33,911
Master suite addition	77 percent	$131,471
Bathroom addition	81 percent	$37,639
Family room addition	79 percent	$41,514
Roof replacement	67 percent	$7,644
Siding replacement	79 percent	$5,622
Window replacement	77 percent	$15,502