Remodeling magazine’s report on average return on home improvements is as follows:
| Improvement | Project Cost | Value at Resale | Rate of Return |
| Bathroom Remodel | $12,918 | $10,970 | 84.9 percent |
| Home Office | $20,057 | $12,707 | 63.4 percent |
| Kitchen Remodel (minor) | $17,928 | $15,278 | 85.2 percent |
| Kitchen Remodel (major) | $54,241 | $43,630 | 80.4 percent |
| Roofing | $14,276 | $10,553 | 73.9 percent |
| Sunroom Addition | $49,551 | $32,854 | 66.3 percent |
| Window Replacement (vinyl) | $10,160 | $8,500 | 83.7 percen |