Adding Value

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Sprucing up your yard is a great way to add value to your home and increase the curb appeal. Keep these features in mind when you are revamping your yard.

Outdoor lighting. Solar and LED lighting are inexpensive upgrades that make your yard more welcoming, and can also make it safer.
Terraces, patios, and decks. Adding any of these features can be just like adding a new room to your house, but at a much lower cost.
Landscaping. Choosing the right plants, such as plants native to the area, when landscaping. Adding plants can make your yard more appealing, as well as increase the value of your home by 28 percent.
Fire pits and fireplaces. Built in outdoor fireplaces or fire pits create a welcoming outdoor area that can be used year round.
Built-in seating. Adding built-in seating to your patio or deck increases the usability of your outdoor space, which is like expanding the square footage of your home.

For more tips on how to increase the value of your home, and all your other real estate needs in North San Diego County, contact The Alan Shafran Group.