SHOULD I FINISH MY BASEMENT, ATTIC OR BUILDING ADDTION?

Realtor Magazine’s December 2006 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report reflects a family room addition costing $78,689, with 71.2% cost recouped at resale; an attic conversion costs $47,494, with 72.7% recouped; a basement conversion costs $60,879, with 73.6% recouped at resale. Depending on the footprint of your home, you usually gain the most useable space by finishing your basement, and at the highest percentage of recouping the money you’ve spent to finish it.