| Naturally, The Aspect | | | | Something Inevitable |
| Whether it is the front view or the interior, the aspect | | | | Structural repairs, unfortunately are not noticed, but |
| of a home has a direct effect on its value. The major | | | | mean a lot to the duration of the house in good |
| difference lies in the additions or modifications | | | | condition. These, I'm afraid, will not add value, but |
| homeowners make to their property. Renewing the | | | | maintain the original one, instead. |
| kitchen appliances does not always add value since | | | | Swimming Pool |
| this is generally done because the old ones are | | | | This feature is considered as an added value to the |
| obsolete or worn out. | | | | home, if the location is in an area with warm climate all |
| Air Conditioning | | | | the year round and only if it is in ground. Fiberglass |
| Air conditioning and central heating will be greatly | | | | pools that are just placed leaning on the ground don't |
| appreciated if, using our common sense, it is really | | | | count. The reason is that they can be easily taken |
| applicable. In places where they are not really needed, | | | | away, whereas "in ground" means actually "built in". |
| they are not relevant to the price. I wouldn't appreciate | | | | Extra Storeys |
| air conditioning in the North Pole. Would you? | | | | These are very important, but generally not applicable, |
| The features that are really very much appreciated | | | | since the structure of the house would have to be |
| are additions to the covered area of the house, like a | | | | adequate from the very foundations of the building, but |
| garage, a workshop next to the garage or extra | | | | certainly an extra storey can add great value to |
| bedrooms. A master suite will be something important | | | | property. |
| since it will also add a bathroom. A bay window will | | | | Great Cost |
| add to the value, especially if it enhances the aspect | | | | The great cost of major repairs and building extra |
| of the façade and wooden decks also | | | | facilities in a home make it necessary for homeowners |
| contribute to the built area of the house. | | | | to raise an important amount of cash, usually by |
| Interior | | | | means of a Home Improvement Loan, using the |
| The interior can be greatly improved with a good | | | | existing property as security or collateral. The |
| decoration; for example, drapery and carpets. Furniture | | | | conditions are very favorable since the type of loan is |
| is not at all relevant, unless you plan to sell and leave | | | | similar to a mortgage, although for a smaller amount. |
| the house furnished. In this case it will have to be | | | | Therefore, the duration of the loan does not need to |
| appraised separately from the house. | | | | be as long as for a mortgage. |