Pros and Cons of Renovating Your Home

Renovating can raise your home's value and make it a better place to live, but projects almost always go over budget and schedule.

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Pros
  • Increases home value
  • Better daily living experience
  • Personalize to your taste
  • Fixes structural issues
  • Cheaper than moving
Cons
  • Almost always over budget
  • Disruptive to daily life
  • Timeline always extends
  • Can overcapitalize for neighborhood
  • Contractor reliability varies

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