2010-11 remodeling cost averages and their potential resale value

Realtor.org reports on National averages for a midrange home in 2010-11 remodeling costs and their potential resale value:

National:

Basement 64,519 resale value $45,186 or 70%


Major Kitchen remodel $58,367 resale value $40,126 or 68.7%

Minor Kitchen remodel $ 21,695 or $15,790 for a 72.8% resale value
Mid-Atlantic costs for the same are as follows:
 
Basement $69,106  for the resale value of $40,215 and 58.2%
Major Kitchen $60,710  for the resale value of $38,214 or 62.9%
Minor Kitchen $22,325 for the resale value of $15,246, 68.3%
 
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