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Hardwood Flooring Refinish

Refinishing hardwood floors can restore their original beauty, but how much resale value does it add to a home? According to the report, homeowners will get back dollar for dollar what they put in to refinish hardwood floors. For example, if it costs $2,600 to refinish the floors, a homeowner can expect to recoup 100 percent of the cost at resale.

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HVAC Replacement

For homeowners planning to sell in the immediate future, it’s important to recoup as much of the cost for renovations as possible. Buyers expect the HVAC system to be working and well-maintained. If homeowners have recently replaced the system, they can expect to recover around 85 percent of the cost.