On 22 Nov 2005 13:14:05 -0800, "phaeton"
wrote:

This changes the ball game a bit. There are lists (can't find one
right now) of what home improvements enhance resale value the most.

That's probably even regional and demographic as well.... I'll check
with a realtor here, but if these 'lists' have a specific name I'd
appreciate it. I'll do the hunting around.
Try this. Google
"resale value" "home improvements"
as shown. You could add as a third search term after the other two;
your state, or even city, since the above search provides 22K
responses. Normally these "lists" are run in the R.E. section of
newspapers every now and then. If you live in a big enough city, you
might get hold of the R.E. editor of the local paper and see if he can
help you.
Roy
National/International News Guy
www.VirginiaNewsSource.com