CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Case Handyman and Remodeling of Charlotte president Brad Little informs homeowners of the redeemable advantages in home improvement and remodeling. "Now is a great time for remodeling," said Little. "People do not realize the benefits from remodeling. Not only does it allow the opportunity to design the home to perfectly fit personal daily functionality and style, but it adds great value when it comes time to sell." The kitchen and bathroom, along with the exterior functionality, play a critical role in the resale value of homes. "The number one area to put money back into your home is through the landscaping, including screened-in porches, patios and decks," said Barry Hollandsworth, Broker for Allen Tate Realtors(R) of North and South Carolina. "If you wish to raise the value of your home, you should concentrate most importantly on the exterior areas of your house, followed by the kitchen and thirdly, bathrooms. When time to sell your home, these three areas are what make the difference." Said Sylvia Gallman of Fort Mill regarding her 12-year-old home, "We love our location, but really like some of the new trends in home design that are not incorporated into our house. Not wanting to relocate until the kids are grown, we were convinced that a remodel of our kitchen would give us what we wanted in a modern home." Beyond the advantages of remodeling your house to one you will personally take pleasure in, the return on investment is a great benefit. According to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report, a consumer can recoup an average of 80 cents on the dollar for kitchen remodels upon resale.
