Basement Remodeling

The Hidden Costs of Buying a New Home vs. Remodeling the One You Love

There comes a point in almost every homeowner’s life when you look around your house and think, “is it time to move?”

Perhaps your kitchen feels too small. Maybe your primary bathroom still looks like it’s living in the 90’s. Or maybe your family has simply outgrown the original floor plan, you desperately need a home office, or you have an unfinished basement that has been patiently waiting for its moment.

Whatever the reason, suddenly Zillow has started to look a little more interesting.

But before you trade the home you know for something new, there’s another question worth asking:

What would happen if you invested your money into the home you already have?

For homeowners throughout Littleton, Ken Caryl, Highlands Ranch, Golden, Arvada, Evergreen, Morrison, Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, and the Southwest Denver Metro area, the decision between buying a new home and remodeling your current home involves a lot more than comparing a home’s purchase price to a remodeling estimate.

Buying another home comes with plenty of costs that aren’t always obvious when you start scrolling through listings. And sometimes, the better home isn’t somewhere else. It’s the one you’re already living in.

Where to Invest First in a Home Remodel & Where You Can Save

If you've been thinking about remodeling your home, you've probably asked yourself one big question: "Where should I invest my money first?"

It's a smart question, because not every room delivers the same return on investment (ROI). While every remodel adds enjoyment to your home, some spaces increase functionality, improve resale value, and provide a much greater long-term payoff than others.

At Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc., we've spent more than 20 years helping homeowners throughout Littleton, Ken Caryl, Highlands Ranch, Golden, Arvada, Evergreen, Morrison, Lakewood, Greenwood Village, and the Southwest Denver Metro area make smart remodeling decisions that fit both their lifestyle and their budget. And, before you continue on, be sure to read more on the hidden value of working with a local full-service home remodeling contractor in Littleton, Colorado, here.

If your remodeling budget isn't unlimited, or you aren’t ready for a whole home remodel, here's where we'd recommend investing first, and where you can comfortably save for later.

The Perfect Colorado Basement

If you live in the state of Colorado, your basement is more than a bonus space, it’s a pressure valve for busy households and a prime canvas for adding livable square footage without changing your home’s footprint. When done right, a Colorado basement becomes the most versatile floor in the house. A floor where movie nights happen, laundry runs efficiently, a home gym actually gets used, guests sleep comfortably, and there’s still room for smart storage.

At Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc., we’ve spent more than two decades throughout Littleton, Ken Caryl and beyond, turning underused lower levels into finished spaces that look sharp and work hard in Colorado’s climate. From layout and lighting to materials, mechanicals, and those basement must-haves, this blog breaks down what makes a perfect Colorado basement.

Back To Basements

It’s time to get “Back to Basics”.  Oops, we meant… “Back to Basements!” 

Basements are incredibly versatile and can be transformed into many different uses. It’s that space in your home that you can utilize all year round. From escaping the summer heat to enjoying cozy movie nights in the winter, basements are some of our favorite spaces to remodel because the options are endless!

Adam Berlin in Littleton, CO on Houzz