Remodeling vs. Moving Many of the questions that I receive are centered around the same topic: remodel or buy a new home. These are tough decisions to make, and as a NARI professional I hope to help you make an informed decision. Q: Can you guarantee that we will get back all the money we spend on a remodel when we sell? A: No Virginia, there is no Santa Clause. However, here are some excerpts from “Remodeling 2011-12 Cost vs. Value Report” (www.costvsvalue.com) for the Western Mountain Region of the U.S.: Bathroom Remodel Cost Recouped: 57.6% Major Kitchen Remodel Cost Recouped: 64.6% Roofing Replacement Cost Recouped: 56.3% Family Room Addition Cost Recouped: 58.2 % Home Office Remodel Cost Recouped: 39.4 % (Note: these prices are subject to wide variances depending on conditions within local communities.) Q: My parent is moving in with us. Do we need to remodel the entire house? A: Sometimes the answer is as simple as replacing a tub with a shower, and adding grab bars, or as hard as adding a whole new In-Law/Guest House. The answer usually lies somewhere in the middle. The point is that every situation is different and with a little help from a professional you may be able to stay in your present home far more comfortably and for less than you might imagine. Joe Zitkus, President and CEO of Quartz Concepts, Inc, is president of the Southern Arizona chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), which began in January 2009. NARI is a national trade association committed to the professional remodeling industry. With 60 chapters in the United States and more than 7,000 member firms, NARI ensures that their contractors are licensed and insured, A company displaying the NARI logo has gone through a membership review committee and is committed to professionalism and education. To find out more, visit NARI.org. If you have any questions for Joe Zitkus, email TLM@TucsonLifestyle.Com