The average cost recovered from 35 different home improvement projects were compared by Remodeling Magazine for its 2010-2011 Cost Vs. Value Report, which was released in December of 2010.
If you’re planning on selling your home this year and are looking to do a bit of remodeling or renovating to boost its value, the Cost Vs. Value Report suggests that curb appeal should be your main focus. And luckily, the exterior renovation that offers over 80% of the initial cost recouped is the cheapest to complete.
According to the report, a great curb appeal-boosting renovation is replacing your entry door with a steel entry door. This remodel will only cost $1,218 and homeowners will still see more than all of that back, just over 102%.