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The ROI of Exterior Home Renovations: What Pays Off the Most?

Classic home with gray siding and contrasting green shutters, surrounded by mature landscaping, demonstrating the value of exterior renovation for a high return on investment.

Plenty of independent studies have analyzed exterior renovation ROI – or return on investment. We’ll look at one of those studies to see what exterior remodeling projects offer the most bang for your buck. 

While garage door replacement offers the highest ROI, you might be surprised to see what exterior renovations round out the top five. Here’s what we discovered.

Top Exterior Home Remodeling Trends to Watch in 2024

Scandinavian-inspired dining room with large windows offering a view of nature, reflecting the 2024 exterior remodeling trend of blending indoor and outdoor spaces for a serene home environment.

What do designers say are on the horizon for exterior remodeling trends in 2024? Outdoor living spaces become even more elaborate – while nature based designs, such as living walls and indoor gardens, become more popular for interiors. But when it comes to exterior architectural design, we foresee a continued focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

Boosting Curb Appeal: Essential Tips for a Stunning Home Exterior Makeover

Enhance your home's curb appeal with a bold red entry door, surrounded by clean, white trim, reflecting a welcoming and stylish exterior makeover.

Most articles about boosting curb appeal are written by interior designers, who may be more interested in stylistic choices than value. Recommendations like pulling weeds from garden beds, mowing the front yard, and adding potted plants are the cosmetic changes that may not help long term investing.

Of course, we appreciate any easy and inexpensive way to improve curb appeal. However, you must do more than plant flowers along your walkway to improve your home’s look and value.

Here are some data-backed techniques for improving a home’s curb appeal – as recommended by real estate experts instead of interior designers.