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wrote:

> Steve Pope > wrote:
>
> > I have always heard that kitchen remodeling has the lowest
> > return of any major upgrade, about $0.50 on the dollar.

>
> I have heard both that kitchen remodels never pay for themselves
> at resale time, and that they can easily pay for themselves.


A lot depends on the market. If, like my area, 3 bed/2 bath ranches go
for about $150k, a $30k kitchen remodel ain't gonna get you $180k.




Brian

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