A slowdown in new home sales in 2006 saw a 20 percent reduction in returns on remodeling projects compared to 2005.
MIDRANGE ADDITIONS COST OF JOB % RECUPERATED
Bathroom $28,918 74.9%
Deck $14,728 76.8%
Family room $74,890 71.5%
Master suite $94,331 72.6%
Sunroom $49,551 66.3%
2nd story $105,297 83.2%
UPSCALE
Bathroom $60,535 72.8%
Master suite $176,268 72.7%
MIDRANGE REMODELS
Attic bedroom $44,073 79.9%
Basement $56,724 78.8%
Bathroom $12,918 84.9%
Home office $20,057 63.4%
Kitchen (major) $54,241 80.4%
Kitchen (minor) $17,928 85.2%
UPSCALE
Bathroom $38,165 77.4%
Kitchen (major) $107,973 75.8%
MIDRANGE REPLACEMENTS
Roofing $14,276 73.9%
Siding (vinyl) $9,134 87.2%
Window (wood) $11,040 85.3%
Window (vinyl) $10,160 83.7%
UPSCALE
Roofing $24,693 72.9%
Siding (fiber cement) $13,149 88.0%
Siding (foam-backed vinyl) $11,139 83.1%
Window (wood) $16,910 82.5%
Window (vinyl) $13,120 84.7%