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Writer's pictureKim Patterson Finch

How many homeowners are renovating during the pandemic? What and why are they renovating?



There’s a healthy contingent of homeowners taking on renovations to make their current abode more comfortable. A recent survey­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ from Porch.com spotlights exactly what U.S. homeowners have been doing to improve their homes during the pandemic.


  • More than three-quarters have carried out at least one home improvement project since March

  • 78% of homeowners plan to undertake at least one project in the next year.


Why are homeowners renovating?


  • 1/4 say they’re motivated because they have extra time on their hands

  • 21% say they’re interested in adding value to their home.


What are the most popular revamps?


  • improving their high-speed internet connection (33%)

  • adding an outdoor pool (18%)

  • creating a home office (17%)

  • adding a home gym (16%)


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Remember that when you renovate, you renovate for you! Not all renovations improve the value of your home. However, you need to live and enjoy your home. Renovate it how you like and need it. If you have any questions on renovations to sell your Utah home, don't hesitate to contact me!






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