There are some very helpful tools to determine if you should remodel or relocate, but like any major investment it all comes down to cost vs. benefit.

Anxious homeowners in Dayton, Ohio have been patiently waiting the end of the housing crisis before selling their homes, but many have taken a different approach. Rather than “waiting it out” and making small home improvements, some would-be sellers have decided to remodel and stay. Remodeling can take the form of additions, enlarged kitchens, new bathrooms and more, and they give homeowners a reason to stay in their current home for a while longer.

As a trusted remodeling contractor in Dayton, Ohio Dependable Construction, is often asked which rooms of the house have the greatest impact on resale value. A realtor might be more aware of the statistics in terms of home sales, but there are some very helpful tools to determine if you should remodel or relocate. Like any major investment, it always comes down to cost vs. benefit.

Should You Remodel or Just Move?

After several years of steady declines in spending on home remodeling projects, the numbers are starting climbing. One major drawback to the housing crisis for homeowners was the decline in home values, which reduced the amount of available home equity for borrowers. But this was just a “hiccup” when compared to the prospect of selling a home at a loss.

According to a survey of some 5,000 homeowners, here are some of the latest trends in home remodeling:

Instead of the common projects like remodeling the kitchen, adding a bathroom has become the most popular projects. For many homeowners, fixing up an existing room is often seen as a luxury, while adding another bathroom is a necessity. By and large, consumers have gotten a lot more practical about spending money on home improvements.

Rather than hiring a contractor, do-it-yourself projects have become more popular with some homeowners. Of course, not everyone can act as their own general contractor, but the trend has remained steady because of the economic downturn.

Homeowners are more economical in their choice of materials. The number of homeowners who reported using expensive building materials has decreased in the past five years. Overall, the percentage of homeowners using average costing materials has held steady.

The number of consumers who are “excited” about remodeling continues to climb, primarily because so many homeowners waited it out until they felt the recession was over. Delaying a remodeling project turned out to be a good idea, since the cost of the average project is now 20 percent less than it was in 2006.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

While there are still many reasons to remodel, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to consider relocating as well. First time homebuyers have a unique advantage in that they don’t need to worry about selling a home. Mortgage rates are lower than ever, and real estate analysts expect to see higher prices next spring, so now would be a terrific time to buy a new home.

Whether you decide to remodel or relocate, the good news for 2016 is that the Dayton, Ohio’s housing market is trending better than it has in quite a while. Buyers are less concerned about future home prices and homeowners are feeling confident about remodeling. Reach out today to your trusted team at Dependable Construction to learn more. Call us on 937.318.9572 or check us out on Facebook to see current jobs going on or visit our site DependabilityFirst.com

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