Reasons to Remodel

What are the first conversations that are had after moving into a new home? If we had to guess, it would be talk of what to paint the ceiling, whether to tear out the wall, and if the tile on the floor is going to be kept or scrapped. It seems as if remodeling has become a subculture of buying a home that people expect no matter what home they move into. It is as if when a home is bought the expectations of remodeling are already in the plans. Home buyers already have ideas for creative storage solutions, space saving furniture, and new interior design before the home is even bought.

When talking about remodeling becomes such a big part of the homeowners culture, it is important to remember why people remodel their homes. There are quite a few articles that claim a few reasons why people remodel their homes, and although it may not be entirely correct, it is interesting to note the reasons that multiple articles list.

1. To Gain a Higher Price Upon Resell

A common reason that homes are remodeled is so that when owners resell they get a premium for taking the home up a notch. The common remodels that we have seen are redoing the basics of a home to make the home look fresh. This can include repainting, laying new carpet, or putting in fresh bathroom amenities. These things take the home to a fresh new level, and help the owner to pocket a few extra dollars upon resell.

2. To Make the Home Their Own

Everyone has different priorities in their homes. Some homeowners want a mancave so they or their spouse can watch sports on a big screen, some want an arts and craft room, and others want a private office. When homes are bought, not all of your needs and priorities are going to be met upon buying (unless you build a custom home). So, then homeowners will remodel their homes to make the homes suit them.

A Remodel Makes it Yours

While there are multiple reasons that people remodel their homes, the main two are because people want to change their home to suit them, or renovate to sell. At The Murphy Door we are happy to provide our creative storage solution to help you in whatever remodeling plans you are working through for your home.