101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

Bob Bruss, Nationally Syndicated Columnist
If you want to… add market value to your home by making profitable improvements… be sure to read this book.


Book Description
Features projects that will add $1,000 to $100,000 to the value of a homeowner's property.
Every year, millions of Americans spend varying degrees of time and money on home improvements. Which improvements are likely to add the greatest value on resale? What kinds of small, inexpensive projects can really make a difference? How do homeowners get started on the project of their dreams? Real estate expert Steve Berges draws on his more than 25 years of experience to provide homeowners with the advice and guidance they crave, as they mull over their home improvement options and prepare to venture out into the world of building inspectors, subcontractors, deed restrictions, and other thorny issues. 101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home covers a range of home improvement options-no-cost, low-cost, and pricey-and helps readers determine where they'll get the most bang for their buck. Homeowners will learn how to:
* Find the best subcontractors for the job and protect their investment through smart negotiations and the right agreements.
* Weigh the benefits of a do-it-yourself project.
* Move smoothly through tasks that can seem daunting, such as getting the required permits and researching local insurance and bonding requirements.
* Appreciate the importance of such intangibles as odors, cleanliness, and decor.
* Determine how much to expect to recoup on every single project, from bathroom and kitchen remodels to new windows, fences, or gutters. Focusing on the intrinsic value of each home improvement-from a brand-new kitchen to a simple lawn clean-up-101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home helps readers assess their needs, organize their priorities, and make budget-sensible decisions that will help them preserve and enhance their greatest asset-their home.


About the Author
Steve Berges obtained his real estate broker’s license in the state of North Carolina in 1978. He is currently an active investor specializing in creating value through various real estate mechanisms, including single-family houses, multifamily apartment complexes, and the development and construction of single-family housing communities. Berges holds an MBA degree in finance and marketing from Rice University.


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A 25-year veteran of the real estate industry and principal of a residential construction company, Berges provides homeowners with a clear and practical guide to the impact that making certain improvements—both minor and major—has on the value of a home. Coverage includes the process of getting started, including the benefits of doing it yourself versus hiring a subcontractor, building inspectors, and the building permit process; exterior improvements to a home and its landscaping; interior alterations; and specific structural and mechanical improvements. This text will appeal to both homeowners planning to sell and those who simply want to make sound decisions about their home improvements. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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