If you have been wondering if you should remodel your home or not the answer is here
. With the economy and housing market down, now can be a really good time for you to remodel your home.
Why you ask?
Well since the housing market is down you most likely have lost a decent amount of your houses value and if you haven't yet you most likely will as the housing market continues to go down. Wait a minute did you say the housing market might continue to go down. Yes many experts believe that we have not hit the bottom of the housing market yet.
That being the case it could literally take years and years for the market to come back. So if you are planning on selling your house now you will need to make sure it is unique and up to date. Buyers just have too many options right now and too many great deals to choose from. If you can make your home stick out you will have a better chance of not only selling your house, but get the best price you possibly can on it. That is the exciting part, however, it is probably not the best option for you.
The best option for many people is holding on to your home til the market comes out of the down cycle. That could take up to 5 years or even longer in some markets that have been hit really badly.
So if you are planning on holding on to your home for a little while longer or even if you love your house and want to keep it for years to come here are some suggestions on how to make it look great.
One of the easiest and best things you can do to make your home look new and exotic is update something major like the walls, floor, or kitchen. This doesn't have to be a huge job either and it can be really fun.
If you would like to make the biggest difference you can do all three. Painting the walls and doing something besides white can really give your home a distinct and pleasant look. Just with the paint you can give your home a warm cozy feel or a crisp and clean look. It is up to you.
Next redoing your kitchen might sound like a lot of work but it can be pretty simple if you do it right. First if you have outdated appliances you should probably upgrade to energy smart appliances. Then you should possibly redo your cabinets with some exotic wood or refinish them. If you want you can even add in a beautiful new floor. A lot of people like to do tile, but don't count out hardwood.
The last thing you might want to consider is redoing your floors. Your floors are a big part of your house and if you have plain carpet it can really decrease the look of your home. Consider installing hardwood floors in your house for a beautiful warm feeling.