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.
How much should you spend on your master 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. 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.