Top Remodeling Projects for Homeowner Satisfaction and Cost Recovery Revealed in NAR Report

Top Remodeling Projects for Homeowner Satisfaction and Cost Recovery Revealed in NAR Report

WASHINGTON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights The remodeling projects that receive the highest Joy Scores upon completion are the addition of a primary bedroom suite, a kitchen upgrade and new roofing. In contrast, the projects with the highest cost recovery include a new steel front door, closet renovation and new fiberglass front door. The top remodeling projects that have seen increased demand among NAR members over the past …

Remodeling Market Sentiment Down in First Quarter

Sentiment declined among remodelers in the first quarter of 2025, following a similar trend last month in single-family home builder sentiment. The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 63 in the first quarter, down five points compared to the previous quarter. While this reading is still in positive territory, this is only the second time since...

Primary suites, kitchens, roofing lead remodel impact report

As homeowners continue to invest in upgrading their living spaces, a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) highlights home remodeling projects that offer the greatest personal satisfaction, and those most likely to recoup costs. The 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, released Tuesday, found that adding a primary bedroom suite, upgrading the kitchen, and installing a …

Report: $603 Billion Spent on Home Remodeling Projects in 2024

Americans spent an estimated $603 billion on home remodeling projects in 2024, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).