Articles Tagged "Outdoor living space"

Now that you're settling into the special home you chose from Southport homes for sale, you're probably thinking about how to make your home stand out. 

There are so many ways you can make your property a show stopper: tree and shrub removal or cutting back; building up raised beds; restoring sidewalks; repairing or installing an irrigation system; or rebuilding hardscapes such as garden walls, garden bed paver edges, or a pond. You may have to hire a crew to take care of these major jobs, but in the meantime, you can make the rounds at local garden stores and find inspiration for your overall garden scheme.

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As the summer heats up here in the Southport area, our real estate agents have been hard at work showing off the best Southport homes for sale. But there's one thing about the warm weather no one looks forward to, and that's summer bugs!

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Our real estate agents know one of the best reasons to own a home is to have a garden or lawn for planting your favorite flowers, veggies, or fruits. A garden is great for hours of enjoyment all throughout the year. Plenty of Southport homes for sale offer ample space for any gardener to get started.

Even true "green thumbs" can find themselves slowing down a little on outdoor chores during the heat of summer. But sometimes, a plant simply won't wait: For one reason or another, you need to transplant it right away.

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There's no denying that curb appeal is essential, but what exactly does that mean to homebuyers these days? Our REALTORS® are well-versed in the latest outdoor trends in Southport homes for sale and recommend that sellers pay particular attention to the outdoor spaces of their home. Here are a few exterior features that can make your home more attractive to buyers, increase its value, and help it sell faster.

• Good Exterior Lighting: Properly illuminating the outside of your house and the best features of your yard is a great way to attract attention before buyers step through the front door. Placing attractive lighting along walkways and stairs and strategically-placed motion-sensor lights not only look nice, but they are also a safety feature for your home. No one wants to fumble with their keys trying to unlock a door in the dark, so good lighting at entry points to your home is also a must.

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