How Home Improvements Helped Us Gain Equity in Our House

As a means of making home improvements, we were able to raise the market value of our house and, thus, our personal financial position.

In the short time we've lived there, my wife and I have been able to significantly increase the value of our home. Our $400,000 home underwent a $20,000 renovation.

After completing all of our renovations, our home was only recently reassessed. As a result of this, an accurate appraisal of $480,000 was provided. As a result of our first year of home ownership, we now have an increased sense of self-worth and equity worth $60,000 more.

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We took great care in narrowing down our list of potential home improvement projects. Our goal was to make every dollar invested in the company pay for itself in profit. Only by doing so will we be able to increase our equity. Upgrades that were surefire ways to increase the value of our home were chosen.

Winterizing Your House

My family and I recently purchased a house built in the 1940s. There was no doubt in our minds that the house had significant issues with its ability to maintain an energy-efficient indoor climate. These things led us to decide that we needed to winterize the house and make sure it met building codes. 

We removed the old windows and doors and replaced them with new weatherstripping and caulk on the exterior of the house. As a result, the drafty old house was instantly transformed into a modern one. We were able to reduce heat transfer by replacing the windows and doors.

In addition, the HVAC system needed to be replaced because it was ineffective. We were aware that HVAC systems are only meant to last 12 to 15 years. The house's air conditioning and heat pump were 18 years old when we bought them. A professional company installed a new condenser and air handler for us for less than $6000. Our home's heating and cooling systems were among the most cutting-edge when we moved in.

We noticed almost immediately that our utility bills had decreased. Heating and cooling costs are reduced each month. Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom will be a breeze with this great deal.

The exterior of the house should be painted.

Using the services of a trusted painting company, we were able to have the exterior of our home repainted. The home's exterior is brightened by a combination of neutral colors and complementary accent colors. After a major renovation, the exterior of our house has gained significantly in aesthetic appeal and monetary value. In just a few short years, we've gone from being an eyesore in the neighborhood to one of the most beautiful.

In our most recent significant home improvement project, we replaced our roof in an effort to raise the market value of our residence. An expert roofing company was contracted, and architectural shingles were selected as the material of choice. We replaced the old, leaking roof with a new one. Within a few days, the entire project had been completed.

As a result of the renovations we've made, the value of our home has risen significantly. We chose only the best home improvement projects to make our house more valuable.

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