As an appraiser one of the most common questions I receive is: "what can I do to increase the value of my home?" A very good question indeed. So I thought I would take a moment to address this issue, since I think most homeowners have wondered about this at one time or another. First of all, if you own your own home, it is important to remember that it is not just the place where you live, it is an investment. For most people it is probably the most important investment that