The 10 Best (and Worst) Home Renovations for Your Money

The 10 Best (and Worst) Home Renovations for Your Money

Megan Douglas
01/18/16

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Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report outlines the surprising projects that will recoup their cost—or not.

I’m happy to meet with you to review your home improvement plans and determine if the improvements you’re thinking about making will be a smart investment in our Denver real estate market.

See a breakdown of some of the return on invesment of the most common home improvements here:

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