When Does a More Expensive Home Cost Less?

By: FOXmls.com

Published: May 16, 2012

While it may seem counterintuitive, it's true; purchasing a more expensive home in an urban neighborhood could actually wind up costing you less than a home with a smaller price tag in the suburbs.

Attic Bedroom: Top Features

By: Benjamin Allen

Published: December 3, 2010

When remodeling unused attic space into an attic bedroom, make sure your new retreat has adequate storage, sound insulation, and safety equipment.

Attic Bedroom Remodel: Return on Investment

By: John Riha

Published: December 3, 2010

An attic bedroom remodel adds value and extra living space without increasing the size of your house.

Evaluate Your House for a Master Suite Addition

By: Oliver Marks

Published: November 11, 2010

When planning a master suite addition, don´t just think “bump out”—think “build up,” “do over,” and “fold in” the space you already have.

Master Suite Addition: Top Features

By: Oliver Marks

Published: November 4, 2010

A master suite addition is limited only by your imagination and pocketbook. Here´s a look at master suite must-haves.

Master Suite Addition: Return on Investment

By: Oliver Marks

Published: November 4, 2010

A master suite addition is a very popular—and very expensive—home improvement. Some home owners will recoup more of their investment than others.

Adding a Fireplace: Return on Investment

By: Rich Binsacca

Published: September 22, 2010

Installing a fireplace is a popular project, but don´t expect a significant return on your investment.

Sunroom Addition: Return on Investment

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: March 26, 2010

A sunroom addition returns about 49% of its cost at resale, as long as the improvement is in line with other homes in the neighborhood.

Top Features of a Family Room Addition

By: Oliver Marks

Published: March 18, 2010

Open space is the goal, so don´t overload your family room with too many features. Choose only the most essential options.

Family Room Addition: Return on Investment

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: March 18, 2010

A family room addition returns an average of 60.2% of its cost at resale, as long as the improvement is in line with other homes in the neighborhood.

Evaluate Your House for a Family Room Addition

By: Oliver Marks

Published: March 18, 2010

A family room is one of the most straightforward additions you can build with a relatively large payback—and it´ll completely transform your home.

Bathroom Addition: Return on Investment

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: February 19, 2010

A new bathroom brings added convenience for your family and can prove to be a valuable asset should you decide to sell your home.

Garage Addition: Return on Investment

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: January 22, 2010

On average, a garage addition recoups about 60% of the investment, with the highest rates of return on a basic rather than an upscale job.

Evaluate Your House for a Garage Addition

By: Jeanne Huber

Published: January 22, 2010

When planning a garage addition, you´ll need to consider size, siting, access, and how the garage relates to the architecture of the house.

Evaluate Your House for a Bathroom Addition

By: Karin Beuerlein

Published: January 15, 2010

Decide whether a bathroom addition is right for you by evaluating the project cost vs. the potential increase in home value.

Deck Addition: Return on Investment

By: John Riha

Published: December 15, 2009

A high return on investment makes a deck addition a worthwhile home improvement project.

Basement Remodel: Return on Investment

By: John Riha

Published: December 13, 2009

Basement remodeling offers a high return on your investment—typically 70%—and it adds valuable living space without increasing the footprint of your home.

Evaluate Your House for Basement Finishing

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: December 11, 2009

Some unfinished basements are better basement finishing candidates than others. Here´s how to evaluate your space for a basement finishing.

Smart Upgrades for Decks

By: Dave Toht

Published: Niovember 25, 2009

A few cost-effective add-ons can give a modest deck an edge and deliver a handsome payback should you sell your house.

Evaluate Your House for a Deck

By: Dave Toht

Published: Niovember 25, 2009

Here´s how to plan a new deck that suits your property, meets your budget, and offers the best return on your investment.