A former casting director for independent feature films, Hampton Luzak has experience across a variety of creative industries. Focusing her work on the real estate market, Hampton Luzak is now an interior designer specializing in the restoration and resale of historic homes.
Several home repairs offer a greater return on investment (ROI) than others. For example, thoroughly cleaning a house and removing clutter, especially personalized items, can lead to a 3- to 5-percent ROI. Kitchen updates, whether they involve minor upgrades such as new paint or more elaborate rehab work, offer a return on investment of 3 percent to 7 percent.
In addition to cleaning and updating kitchens, bathrooms should be updated. Installing new fixtures, cabinets, flooring, or even a new toilet can lead to a 2- to 3-percent return. Finally, painting rooms with neutral colors offers up to a 3-percent ROI, while landscaping and enhancing the exterior of the home can lead to as much as a 5-percent return.
Several home repairs offer a greater return on investment (ROI) than others. For example, thoroughly cleaning a house and removing clutter, especially personalized items, can lead to a 3- to 5-percent ROI. Kitchen updates, whether they involve minor upgrades such as new paint or more elaborate rehab work, offer a return on investment of 3 percent to 7 percent.
In addition to cleaning and updating kitchens, bathrooms should be updated. Installing new fixtures, cabinets, flooring, or even a new toilet can lead to a 2- to 3-percent return. Finally, painting rooms with neutral colors offers up to a 3-percent ROI, while landscaping and enhancing the exterior of the home can lead to as much as a 5-percent return.
