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Top renovations to increase your home value

Safety, comfort, accessibility. All of these things are important. However, some home improvements are also key to increasing the value of your home. Here’s a short list of the top improvements you can make that offer the best return on investment. Admittedly, many of these updates or repairs can be expensive. But, in many cases, the projects listed below qualify under DURA housing rehabilitation program loans and grants requirements.

Garage door

You’ll see that many of these improvements are to the exterior of your home. When it comes to home values, curb appeal can have a huge effect. 

Minor kitchen remodel

You don’t have to gut remodel your kitchen to add value and aesthetic appeal. Simply replacing cabinets, countertops and fixtures will do the trick. And these upgrades may not cost as much as you think.  

Windows

Yes, new windows are a big-ticket item. But, they not only improve curb appeal but also go a long way in increasing energy efficiency and lowering heating and cooling bills. 

Siding

The same factors are involved here as with new windows. Plus, did we mention curb appeal? 

Enhance exterior spaces with lighting

A quick trip to your local home improvement or hardware store, and you can add a lot of class. Solar-powered walkway lights, deck string lighting, and small lights to highlight front yard landscape elements can all be done for less than a hundred dollars. 

Painting

Maybe the quickest update with the biggest effect can simply be a new coat of paint — interior or exterior. 

New front door

Here we go again…curb appeal. But, a new front door can also mean a more secure home and peace of mind. Steel security doors have come a long way as far as aesthetics are concerned. 

To learn more and talk to a DURA housing program specialist, call (303) 534-3872, or visit our Housing Rehabilitation homepage.