The 2007 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report is out, and the Seattle cost vs. value numbers are in. There’s a good article in today’s Seattle PI regarding a local homeowner and their remodel.

Renovations still payoff at resale in the Pacific Northwest. But depending on the remodel project, return is going to be different. And sometimes you shouldn’t just look at the return – if you plan on staying in the home for awhile, you should remodel for yourself and your lifestyle, not for return.

Now, green remodeling, that is going to be good for you and also bring greater return on your investment in the coming years. Not only will your home be more healthy for you to live in, but you will probably save money on utility bills. And face it, more and more people are going to be specifically looking to buy green homes.

Seattle is very progressive in this arena and has produced green remodeling guides that are available on the Department of Planning and Development web site. Click here to read the green remodeling overview and other sections of their complete guide.