Article originally appeared at LinkedIn here: Survey says 67% of homeowners are planning to renovate in the next six months!
Over 1,500 visitors to the Find Real Estate, Homes for Sale, Apartments & Houses for Rent - realtor.com® website took part in a survey showing that 67% plan some type of home renovation immediately!
Additionally, of the two thirds who plan to renovate one or more parts of their home, 20% of them say that they plan on listing their home for sale prior to the end of 2014.
These are the results from the specific questions that were asked:
Most popular reasons for planned home improvements:
32% - To improve the aesthetics and/or enjoyment of the home;
22% - In preparation for putting house on the market;
19% - Recently purchased a home needing renovations; and
11% - To improve the value of the home.
Most popular areas of the home to improve:
61% - Kitchen;
59% - Bathroom(s);
33% - Backyard/patio; and
32% - Exterior of the home.
Range of home improvement budgets for the next six months:
22% - $2,001 – $5,000;
19% - $5,001 – $10,000;
18% - $10,001 – $20,000; and
14% - $20,001 – $50,000.
Range of home improvement budgets in 2013:
20% - $2,001- $5,000;
13% - Up to $500;
11% - $501 – $1,000; and
11% - $1,001 – $2,000.
When do they plan to sell their home?
37% - Not any time in the foreseeable future;
20% - 0 – 6 months;
19% - 1 – 3 years; and
10% - 4 – 6 years.
Ages of survey respondents:
28% - 45 – 54;
26% - 55 – 64;
19% - 35 – 44; and
13% - 22 – 34.
Geographic location:
25% - Southeast;
22% - Midwest;
22% - Northeast;
17% - West; and
13% - Southwest.
Income ranges:
20% - $100,001 – $200,000;
17% - $70,001 – $100,000; and
13% - $50,001 – $70,000.
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Written by Michael Haltman, President of Hallmark Abstract LLC, New York.
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