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By: Lidia S. Gabinelli, Sales Associate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties Anywhere in the world, in any given market, there are upgrades that a home- owner can make that will yield a higher sell- ing price, and in return more cash. In fact, the average return on homes with recent improvement projects is 6.7% higher this year than last year's returns on homes without improvements. The best part - your home does not have to undergo major remodeling to enjoy this added value. The projects can be as simple as minor replacements or additions. For example, replacing the front door, the walkways, exterior lighting; adding flowering trees and plants and a well manicured lawn; all of these relatively low cost and labor-reduced touches are certain to give your home the curb appeal that is enticing to the buyers. If that suggestion isn’t enough to inspire you, here are some of the numbers and rates of return are: replacing the front door on average yields a 92% return on sale price, adding stone veneer siding on aver- age yields a 75% return, replacing windows yields a 75% return, replacing the roof yields a 72% return, building a deck or patio yields a 70% return, and insulating the attic yields nearly a 115% rate of return. While some projects are certainly more labor intensive than others, what better investment than maximizing your sale price for the next step, the next home, or the next adventure? Of course, be sure to keep in mind that major remodeling projects like a new kitchen, new baths, finished basement, and new or refinished hardwood floors are also sure to bring in top dollar and quick sale. If you are thinking of selling or buying, contact Lidia for her recipe and tips before your next move! What’s Cooking with Lidia... Upgrades That Pay You BackPAGE 58