According to recent article in Forbes Magazine, conducted by Houzz.com

Why are American homeowners renovating?

Key Drivers

Last year’s survey uncovered the surprising fact that an overwhelming majority of homeowners are more interested in improving their homes to please themselves rather than the next owner.

The motivation behind both renovation and decoration projects is still overwhelmingly to improve the look, feel, flow or layout of the home, but more people this year are also investing to increase home value. This finding aligns with the large majority who are bullish on the housing market.

Improve look, feel flow & layout and increase the value of the home.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2013/04/10/home-improvement-projects-are-on-the-rise/

http://info.houzz.com/rs/houzz/images/Houzz%20%26%20Home%202013%20Report.pdf

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