When buying a new home and deciding on upgrades keep in mind that the most value is in the kitchen, bathrooms and flooring. If your budget allows you than choose solid counter tops in your kitchen as they not only add value but are more durable. With solid we mean granite, corian or quartz. Same for the counter tops in the bathrooms, and for eventual resale you might consider a double vanity in the master bathroom with a separate bath tub and shower. These days a lot of people like less carpet in their homes because a solid flooring choice is more durable and easier to clean. When you choose your lot, make sure you consider the size of your Family, even if you have no children, the future might and than you want a bigger yard for the kids to play in. Or you would like a pool or an extended garage or even space for a she shed. Of course the size of the house and number of bedrooms holds the same criteria. That said, Real Estate is only a good investment if you plan on maintaining or improve the property.
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