15 Smart Ways to Add Value to Your Home

The national real estate market experienced unprecedented gains through much of 2020 and 2021, but the tables seem to be turning now. With inflation at 40-year highs, the Federal Reserve is ramping up interest rates, which means mortgage rates are soaring.

A 30-year fixed-rate loan is now near 6% -- the highest it's been in roughly 14 years. Naturally, that's cooling off the real estate market, but that doesn't mean investing in your home is a bad idea.

Here are 15 easy ways to add value to your home.

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