Remodeling trends were consistent across the state with the 5 larger markets demonstrating that smaller, functional remodeling projects showed greater increases in recoup cost than upscale, luxury projects.  Steel entry door replacements ranked 1st for total recoup cost nationwide & in Texas.  In Houston recouped 105.5% of total projected cost.  Projects that increased a home’s livable square footage using existing spaces showed significantly higher recoup costs in 2013.  Major renovations were popular in more functional rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms.  Kitchens could recoup 143.9% of total project cost.  MORE COMING.