{"id":18283,"date":"2020-08-11T17:30:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T17:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=18283"},"modified":"2021-07-19T13:11:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:11:57","slug":"which-renovations-give-you-the-best-roi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/which-renovations-give-you-the-best-roi\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Renovations Give you the Best ROI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re planning on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/sell\/sell-with-fulton-grace-realty\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selling your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or simply attempting a few upgrades to improve your property, it\u2019s important to know what the potential <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/r\/returnoninvestment.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROI <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is before you get started. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/03\/broker-blog-dont-over-improve\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be difficult to decipher if a helpful update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your home will end up being a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/personal-finance\/real-estate\/six-best-and-worst-home-improvements-for-your-money-14864740#gid=ci0256b267d0002716&amp;pid=fifth-worst-home-improvement-upscale-major-kitchen-remodel-roi-597\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> money pit <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your wallet, doing some research beforehand can help curb these curiosities and potential pitfalls. 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Minor adjustments like shower head changes and switching out vanities and lighting are safe bets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Landscaping\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscaping in front of your home is the first impression your home will give to potential buyers. Something as simple as a trim lawn can add to the curb appeal of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Small Kitchen Renovation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entire kitchen overhauls are not always necessary. Sometimes, a fresh coat of paint over existing cabinets and switching out appliances are enough to make your kitchen look brand new. Hardware is also a good and often inexpensive way to boost the appeal of your kitchen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Entry Door Replacement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beautiful entry door is sometimes the first thing that potential buyers notice. A lot of buyers are able to decide if they want to buy a home in the first few minutes of seeing it. Investing in a door will help make a good first impression of your property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Deck\/Patio\/Porch Remodel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If homeowners have the space to make an addition of a deck, patio or porch to their property they should take advantage. Usable outdoor spaces like these are now almost a necessity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Replacement Windows<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New windows can sometimes be very energy efficient and something that buyers look for. Also, new windows will help the appearance of a home to look brand new from the outside in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what you decide to do with your home, it&#8217;s important to ensure the upgrades you\u2019re making to the property are the right and ideally most lucrative upgrades that promise a bigger return on your most important investment: your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WHO IS<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><b>FULTON GRACE<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We are one of Chicago\u2019s leading providers of comprehensive real estate services. 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