The San Diego real estate market may not be the first option to invest in, but if you are planning to sell, rent, or even stay longer in your new home, then you might want to think about remodeling the bathroom. The bathroom is not just one of the basic areas in a home—it is the most practical area of the house and one of the first rooms prospective buyers look at. Many of us find it difficult to get through the day if there is no running water through the sink or the shower. If you find yourself unsatisfied with the bathroom design that 40 or 20 year old house came with, you might want to consider investing in a bathroom remodel. Upgraded flooring, countertops, tubs and premium sinks and vanities all contribute to the style and value of your home remodel.
According to the US Census Bureau, approximately $9 billion was spent for bathroom remodels in the last year. Although this number seems too large, the prices of the houses sold after the remodel increased at $11,857 (about 74.6% of the bathroom redesign cost). States such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and other states in the West, South, and Central areas enjoyed the average increase 83.4% to the value of residential homes that had bathrooms remodeled.
The numbers basically show that an investment can easily be done by updating or reinventing your current bathroom’s design and utilities. You not only get bang for your buck; you gain much more once the deal is sealed because of that bathroom. Most real estate buyers are looking for a house that needs little work done. If you are living in a house that dates back to the 70s, it might be best to update the bathroom’s sink fixtures with premium double vanities from stores such as PremiereVanities.com or other modern sink fixtures. For bathrooms that have a large tub occupying half the area, it might be more practical to have it removed and replaced with a bigger shower. The extra space might also be needed for more legroom and maybe a bigger sink for small homes that only have one bathroom. If you have the budget for it, then you might want to replace the medicine cabinets with shelves to create the illusion of space. If you have done other redesigns to the rest of your home, it might be time to match the bathroom’s look to your contemporary interiors or country home aesthetic.
All these changes will either entice more prospective buyers or keep you living in your home for the long term. Bathroom remodels are always welcome, especially when done in a practical yet attractive manner. To be sure about your investment, you can study the type of families or couples that usually look into buying your home. What type of house are they looking for? Do they have particular comments when they look into the bathroom? If you were to buy this house, what attracts you to the bathroom? What doesn’t entice you into imagining it as a part of your life? All these considerations will help in forming the look of your bathroom remodel. Once you have settled on a plan and design, you can start looking for budget friendly materials that will keep your investment at a fair price.
Mission Beach and Belmont Park
Farmer’s Market in Ocean Beach
Gaslamp District
Balboa Park
Tijuana
Taco Tuesday of Pacific Beach
Cowles Mountain
When you talk about the “Top Ten” in the same context of San Diego, there are just so many things that fit. San Diego is such a wonderful place that it can be a challenge to pinpoint what the top ten spots are in this lovely city. Here’s a list of top ten neighborhoods categorized by factors that are the most common wants amongst people living and/or moving here.
