Jun
28
What are the best upgrades for resale value to an older ranch home in rural upstate New York?
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We live in a small village in upstate NY. An older community of older houses. There is a big seasonal community on a nearby lake, with many pricey homes. Our house is a very well built 1952 ranch. It has wide crown molding throughout. Hardwood floors everywhere but kitchen & baths. Redid the bathrooms 2 years ago in nice but not magnificent manner. The floors are in good shape. We recently had the house repainted. The kitchen cupboards are in good shape & not really dated. We have 2 fireplaces, 1 in the living room & 1 in the basement. The basement needs to be refinished. The back/side porch was remodeled into a family room w/French door about 20 years ago, it has carpeting which we are going to rip out & replace w/floating wood flooring. We recently put new sashes in all the old Anderson windows. I would like a deck. We have a large yard. My husband is interested in putting a metal roof on the house when it next needs one and I am adamantly opposed. Any ideas for the best upgrades?
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One Response to “What are the best upgrades for resale value to an older ranch home in rural upstate New York?”
Bathrooms and kitchen remodels are the biggest “return on investment” items. Metal roofs are great but I don’t know if it would “up” your sale price. Curb appeal and a well kept inside appearance are always good.