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Top 5 Outdoor Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home
Boost your home’s resale valueThinking of home improvements? If you are planning to put your Pleasanton CA home up for sale, or you just want a better looking home, you may want to consider getting outdoor improvements.
 
 
Outdoor living is a popular trend, and it has shown no signs of slowing down. People love having outdoor living spaces, a private space where they can retreat, relax, and entertain. Next to energy efficiency, outdoor upgrades is one of the home improvements buyers look for.
 
 
The best thing about outdoor improvement? It can be done with minimal cost, yet you get to enjoy a high return of investment. The NAR (National Association of Realtors®) 2016 Remodeling Impact Report : Outdoor Features  report a 100% in cost recovery.
 
Outdoor improvements with the highest ROIBefore you start thinking of getting a pool, installing a deck and a few other outdoor upgrades you’ve seen on TV, you should know that not all improvements have high ROI.
 
 
 
Some upgrades yield a lower percentage recovery. You need to know which upgrades can add the most value to your home.
 
 
Here are the top 5 outdoor improvements which will boost your home’s ROI.
 
Improved landscaping and gardening. Buyers perceive homes with landscaped ... more

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