Royal Oak City and Schools Present Dream Home Expo March 21
Royal Oak City and Schools 
Present Dream Home Expo March 21
(Royal Oak Schools Press Release, March 13, 2015)
Opportunity for Residents to Meet Vendors for
Remodeling & Home Improvement Ideas
Come to the Royal Oak Dream Home Expo Saturday, March 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington. Da The Clown will welcome families and create balloon sculptures for the children. Admission and parking are free.
Architects, building contractors, home builders, home improvement and remodeling firms, and landscaping companies will be on hand to answer residents’ questions. There will also be heating and cooling firms and window and siding companies.
Sponsored by the City of Royal Oak and the Royal Oak School District, this annual event, which is open to the public, last year attracted more than 1,000 Royal Oak residents and 50 vendors.
“This is Royal Oak’s version of the builder’s show,” said Patrick Murphy, Royal Oak Schools Operations Manager. “There will be something for everyone, whether you want to build a new home, add on or remodel your present home. It is a time saver for people with busy lifestyles. Rather than sit home and wait for contractors, you can meet with them at Dream Home Expo.”
“Many of our young families are faced with challenges as their families grow,” said Shawn Lewis-
Lakin, Superintendent of the Royal Oak Schools. “This event provides information and resources to help families grow their homes with their families, so they can stay in our community and schools.”
Remodeling Cost vs. Resale Value Report 2015
These figures compare Detroit metropolitan area construction costs for 15 popular remodeling projects. The cost-value ratio expresses resale value as a percentage of construction cost.
| Project | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
| Attic Bedroom Remodel | $ 57,194 | $ 39,207 | 68.6% |
| Basement Remodel | $ 72,118 | $ 34,176 | 47.4% |
| Bathroom Addition | $ 43,860 | $ 19,983 | 45.6% |
| Bathroom Remodel | $ 18,695 | $ 11,203 | 59.9% |
| Deck Addition (wood) | $ 10,716 | $ 6,861 | 64.0% |
| Entry Door Replacement (steel) | $ 1,323 | $ 1,186 | 89.6% |
| Family Room Addition | $ 90,831 | $ 50,783 | 55.9% |
| Garage Addition | $ 56,839 | $ 24,612 | 43.3% |
| Garage Door Replacement | $ 1,687 | $ 1,560 | 92.5% |
| Major Kitchen Remodel | $ 60,547 | $ 29,172 | 48.2% |
| Master Suite Addition | $118,689 | $ 49,611 | 41.8% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel | $ 20,671 | $ 12,737 | 61.6% |
| Roofing Replacement | $ 20,864 | $ 12,529 | 60.1% |
| Siding Replacement (vinyl) | $ 13,326 | $ 7,941 | 59.6% |
| Window Replacement (vinyl) | $ 11,077 | $ 8,000 | 72.2% |
© 2015 Hanley Wood, LLC. Complete city data from the Remodeling 2015 Cost vs. Value Report. Complete data from the Remodeling 2015 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com
For more information about Dream Home Expo, go to www.dreamhomeexpo.com.
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