At certain times, your home is expensive to maintain.  With this in mind, ideas designed to increase your home’s value–without breaking the bank–are listed below.

• Hiring a professional home inspector may be the most cost-effective thing you ever do.  This is especially true if the inspector finds a small problem that could become something much bigger down the line, such as termite infestation or a water leak.
• Value is added merely by freshly painting the interior.
• Improve your home’s air quality by replacing old carpeting, or removing it entirely if you have hardwood floors underneath.
• Landscaping improvements in the form of large shade trees make homes more desirable.  They may greatly reduce your cooling costs as well.
• Replace old fixtures such as an old ceiling fan with an updated model.  It will make your home more pleasant on hot days and will appeal to buyers during the selling process.
• By adding a small luxury item such as a water filtration system, you add value and save money since you will no longer need bottled water.
• Energy efficient homes that feature items such as special windows or programmable thermostats save money and are a marketable asset if you sell your home.

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