I'll be real, when my parents upgraded their roof with those Owens Corning Oakridge shingles, the sales guy talked a lot about curb appeal and home value. At first, I thought it was just ads trying to sound cool. But when our neighbors started asking about the roof and one person even mentioned it during a showing when we were thinking of selling, it did seem like people noticed. The shingles look super sharp, not cheap like the flat ones most folks have, and the black color is honestly kind of dramatic (in a good way).

I've read that quality roofing can boost resale price, but I think it's mainly because buyers see you actually spend on good materials, so they trust the house is cared for. I don't think Owens Corning is some magic ticket to a high offer, but their name has recognition and that helps a bit. The real win is that you probably won't have to replace the roof again before you move, and no one gets scared away by leaks or ugly mold. So, it's not 100% hype, but don't expect your home to be worth $10k more just because of a fancy shingle logo either. Worth it if you care about looks and want less hassle down the line.