Have you ever thought about how a well-designed kitchen can really boost both your home’s value and your day-to-day living? Well, it turns out that the numbers back this up! The National Association of Realtors highlights kitchen remodels as one of the smartest home improvement projects, with homeowners typically recouping around 80% of their remodeling costs when it’s time to sell. That’s a pretty impressive return!

This is especially true in bustling areas like Portland and Lake Oswego, where today’s homebuyers are all about those modern, functional kitchens. With Oregon’s housing market on a steady rise, Portland’s home values have appreciated by an average of 7% each year over the last decade, remodeling your kitchen is more than just a design choice; it’s a savvy financial move.