According to new Zillow research, olive green kitchens can significantly boost a home's sale price. Potential buyers look for navy blue walls in the bedroom and dark grays in the living room. Zillow's ...

Zillow's latest analysis reveals the premium features that make homes sell for thousands more. From soapstone counters to ...

Researchers examined home sales in both metropolitan areas from 2003 to 2010 and found that, on average, installing solar panels costs owners $35,967 in a sample of homes in the $500,000 range.

Garages can also add to resale value. According to real estate firm Redfin, homes with garages sell for 12 percent more than homes without garages. Everything’s in good working order ...

The real estate website Zillow recently released a report showing how different paint colors can impact a home’s resale value, “Today” reported. The company looked at more than 135,000 sold ...

If you're not living in your forever home and plan to sell, these renovation projects can make a big impact on your home's worth — and lure potential buyers.

Homes with black or charcoal gray front doors sell for $6,271 more than expected, the report found. The increase in your home’s value certainly outweighs what you’d spend on paint.

The study, "Exploring California PV Home Premiums," examined sales data for 1,894 solar homes and 70,425 comparable non-solar houses sold in California from 2000 through 2009.

“Just as with any home upgrades, spending money on costly features, materials, etc. does not necessarily boost your home’s value by the same amount,” Jill Simmons, director of consumer ...

That is, of course, if the homes find buyers at all. A whopping 88 percent of the agents said that in any case, it’s more difficult to sell homes where the residents are smokers.

Boosting the Home’s Exterior. A garage door occupies a significant portion of a home’s exterior. A fresh, well-maintained door can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home’s overall ...