Homeowners need to make periodic home improvements to maintain their resale value. Unfortunately, not all projects fit the bill. Some options do not raise the value enough to justify the expense, while others could actually lower the home's value. Homeowners can help to protect their resale value by avoiding these projects in particular.
Consolidating Bedrooms or Bathrooms
The value of the home relates closely to number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Sometimes, people think that they can attract a larger share of buyers by consolidating smaller bedrooms or bathrooms into a larger suite. In homes of a modest size, this could backfire. Shifting from three bedrooms to two, or from two bathrooms to one, may dramatically lower the home's value no
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