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How to add value to your home: your outdoor spaces
A great garden can go a long way to upping your home’s value.
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Enhancing your outdoor spaces can significantly boost your property's value, but always calculate the return on investment before starting. Focus on targeted renovations for the best results.
Key value-adding features include:
- A pool, which CoreLogic data suggests can add $45k-$167k
- An outdoor entertaining area to function as an extra room
- Fencing and gates for structure, privacy, and security
- A low-maintenance deck or a dedicated veggie garden space
These improvements help buyers emotionally connect with the home.
How to add value to your property through your outdoor spaces
1. Add a pool
2. Create a space to entertain outdoors
Outdoor entertaining spaces can be a major magnet for prospective homebuyers.
3. Think about fencing and gates
4. Create space for a veggie garden
Veggie gardens are easy to install, and can add value to your home.
5. Decks and patios
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