As of this summer, the average selling price of a single-family home has made up all the ground lost to the housing bust. Now, if interest rates go back up to more normal levels, the cost of buying a house will also rise.
Homeowners have many options when it comes to bathroom remodels and the total cost depends on style and budget. The average bathroom remodel costs $9,254, but you can spend less-between $3,500 and $7,000 - to fix up the essentials in a small-to medium-sized bathroom.he average bathroom remodel costs $9,254, but you can spend less-between $3,500 and $7,000 - to fix up the essentials in a small-to medium-sized bathroom.
A rule of thumb is that the total projectâincluding materials and installationâshould cost no more than 5 to 10 percent of your homeâs value. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) puts the national average at about $16,000. Another guide is Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report, which compares the average cost of various renovation projects with the value they retain at resale.