Maintaining the value of your home is essential in the housing market, especially with the changing property values in Minnesota. One way to help preserve the value of your home and increase its marketability is by incorporating accessible remodeling.

Accessibility Enhances Market Value

Accessibility is becoming increasingly popular, and it's important to satisfy the needs of prospective buyers. Research tells us that 40% of buyers think about accessibility when shopping for homes—and that number is growing. Making your home accessible ensures it's more attractive to those with specific needs. It also provides a competitive edge over other homes in your area.
Baby boomers frequently reach a point where they decide it's time to downsize. The care, maintenance, and navigation required for a two-story home becomes unnecessary and sometimes difficult. They seek the ease and safety of single-level living when looking for their next house.

Today’s home buyers are forward-thinking and planning for an easier lifestyle in the future. A 2019 National Association of Home Builders article stated that "80% of baby boomers are looking to purchase single-story homes." So, with an increased number of buyers looking for a single-level floor plan, the modifications we make could also serve as a key selling feature.

Changing Ability Levels

Accessible remodeling projects can improve the functionality of your home to suit your changing needs, whether you plan to sell or not. A fine starting point is to evaluate whether your house accommodates your current accessibility levels.

Could improvements help? Would bathroom remodeling projects such as widening doorways or adding a curbless shower create a safer environment? Would a kitchen remodel that increases the square footage, adds pull-out shelves, and lowers countertops and appliances make the kitchen a more user-friendly and comfortable environment? Would smart home technology make life easier?

Assessing Remodeling Needs

It's reassuring to learn that accessible remodeling projects can improve many routine tasks that may have become difficult to perform. A relatively small remodeling project is often all it takes to do the trick. However, sometimes the question becomes, "Is it worth the investment?"

For some houses, it is not advisable to remodel or add accessibility for a multitude of reasons. In that case, we can explore other opportunities either in a new living environment, remodel a downsized home that can accommodate remodeling, or design a new custom home! Truly—there are many options, and we take pride in being a fiduciary with our clients’ best interests at heart.

Your Home Remodel

Accessible remodels not only make a home more attractive to potential buyers, but they also improve the quality of life for homeowners. While these updates are an investment, it's worth noting that future buyers are willing to pay more for properties with these unique features, not to mention the increased comfort and ease for you!

At Access Design + Build, we use our three decades of experience to create a more peaceful, stress-free home for our clients. We are committed to using universal and accessible design to construct a safe, beautiful, customized environment that perfectly matches you and your home.

Contact us today for a home safety inspection and remodel consultation:

happy@accessdesignbuild.com
(612) 688-4117
www.accessdesignbuild.com