Customers interested in investing in their homes might want to check out this article on renovations that add the most value to a house. The renovations that generally offer high returns are:

• Garage door replacement
• Manufactured stone veneer
• Minor kitchen remodels
• Fiber-cement siding
• Vinyl windows
• Vinyl siding

And of course, a HELOC is a fabulous way to finance renovations, and North Shore Bank is offering no-cost appraisal fee on HELOCs. More information here.