Below is the annual Zonda Home Cost vs Value report. Homeowners have long debated whether to remodel while living in the home and enjoying the updates or to wait until they’re ready to sell. Cost is, of course, an important factor in this debate. Some feel there’s no point in spending money on remodels for their own benefit, since they might need to update them again when they sell. Others believe there’s no reason to pay for remodels right before selling because there’s no guarantee the next buyers will like the changes, and if you're spending money on remodels, you might as well enjoy them.