Home Improvement Projects Cost 76% More Than They Did a Decade Ago

Real Estate News · October 19, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Anna D'Amico · 4 min read at the source

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The median cost of a home improvement project rose from $1,200 in 2015 to an inflation-adjusted $2,113 in 2025—a shocking 76% increase.

Reported by Anna D'Amico for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 19, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, Home Renovation, Homeownership Costs, Renovation Costs

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