Nov 1, 2019 | Outdoor Living, Real Estate
Across the board, the majority of Americans – 86% according to a recent Harris poll for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) – say it’s important to have a living landscape and grass around their living spaces. But for Realtors®, understanding how various...
May 30, 2019 | Outdoor Living, Real Estate
A yard is something many new homeowners look forward to when they purchase a property. After all, it’s a place to make memories with family and friends, to let kids and the family dog play safely, and to customize to individual needs and desires. But there are some...
Apr 3, 2019 | Health, Outdoor Living
A growing body of scientific evidence proves getting outside (i.e. being an “outsider”) is good for our health and well-being. Exploring and appreciating nature – in our own backyards, community parks, and schoolyards – reduces stress, improves memory, boosts heart...
Feb 22, 2019 | Outdoor Living, Real Estate
Buyers and sellers want a property that offers the most bang for their buck. Of course, many factors go into determining a home’s value – location, neighborhood, schools, safety, floorplan and whether it has been updated, to name a few. There’s another important...
Sep 4, 2018 | Outdoor Living, Real Estate
It isn’t always obvious to buyers how the spaces in a home are intended to be utilized. Solid staging can help, but there’s good reason to take the extra steps to stage the outdoor “living room,” as well. Outdoor spaces are quickly becoming one of the most...