Some home features are necessities and others are luxuries. For example, kitchens are a must. You’re not going to find many homes for sale that don’t have a kitchen. On the other hand, garages aren’t. Not all homes come with a garage. But while they might not be an absolute must, garages – depending on where you live – may be a luxury buyers are willing to pay more for. But just how much do buyers value garages? Well, according to one recent analysis, homes with garages sell for nearly $25,000 more than homes without – an approximately 12 percent premium. But, like a lot of things, where you are is a big factor in determining how valuable a garage might be. For example, homes with garages sell for 38 percent more than homes without them in Chicago, where the winters can be harsh and snowy. But in warmer weather areas like Los Angeles or Miami, garages aren’t as desirable. In fact, in some cities, only around half the homes sold last year even had a garage, which is quite a difference from Midwestern cities like Cleveland, where over 90 percent of homes had one. More here.
