Washington – According to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the 2025 Remodeling Impact report of the Remodeling industry 2025, which for different reasons, the top renovation projects for satisfaction and cost recovery of homeowners continue to vary.
The newly published NAR/NARI report evaluates the reasons why homeowners carry out renovation projects, the results of these projects and the increased happiness that is experienced in the apartment after completing a project.
According to the report, the renovation projects that received the highest “Joy scores” received a rank from 1 to 10, based on the Happiness Home owners registered after completion -the addition of a primary bedroom -Suite (10), a kitchen build -up (10) and new attic (10). In contrast, the conversion projects with the highest costs for the costs for the costs for a new steel front door, a renovation of the closet and a new front door for fiber optic.
“Homeowners carry out renovation projects for numerous reasons, but what remains fascinating is the inequality between the” joy “post-remodel experienced and the actual cost restoration,” said Jessica Lautz, Nar VP/Research.
The top renovation projects that Realors® recommend to the sellers include painting the entire house, painting a single interior and installing new roofs. In addition, the projects in which brokers have observed the highest increase in demand are a kitchen upgrade (48%), new roofs (43%) and a renovation of the bathroom (35%).
When consumers convert their houses, the main reasons are the armament of worn -out surfaces, surfaces and materials (27%). Improvement of energy efficiency (19%); A change (18%) and preparation for sale within the next two years (18%), said the researchers.
“This report shows that the demand for the conversion is still robust, with 42% of Nari members observing an increase in contract projects and 57% larger project areas in the past two years,” said Nari President Jason Hensler. “Homeowners discover a considerable value and the joy in these investments – from smaller upgrades such as front doors and windows to important renovation work such as kitchens and primary suites.”
Homeowners also reported that the most important results from conversion projects are improved functionality and livelihood (28%); Durable and durable results, materials and devices (23%); And improved beauty and aesthetics (23%). According to their conversion projects, 64% of the homeowners expressed the greater wish to be in their houses, while 46% gave an increased pleasure of their living space.