Root Out the Value of Trees
July 15, 2010
Source: National Association of REALTORS®
Branch out by helping consumers understand why savvy home owners pine for lush, healthy trees. Share facts and tips on how trees save energy and grow a home's value that are now available in the July "Outdoor Projects that Save You Money" article package at the REALTOR® Content Resource. Here's just some of the information you can share:
1. Three properly placed trees could save home owners between $100 and $250 a year in energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Their shade cuts cooling costs in the summer. In winter, they serve as windbreak and help hold down heating costs.
2. The National Tree Calculator estimates that a 12-inch elm in an Omaha yard can save $32.43 a year on homeowners' energy bills; the same tree in Atlanta would save them $11.89 annually. The 12-inch elm adds $40.23 to the Omaha home's value and $57.33 to the Atlanta home. As trees grow larger, they can add even more value.
Trees aren't the only topic covered in the July "Outdoor Projects that Save You Money" article package now at the REALTOR® Content Resource. Also on tap are tips on saving money by growing fruit trees or an edible garden, starting a compost pile, and water-saving irrigation strategies.
The REALTOR® Content Resource, the new tool brought to you by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, is an exclusive NAR member benefit that entitles you to download free homeownership content to your consumer Web site, blog, or e-newsletter. HouseLogic is the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS'® no-topic-left-uncovered consumer Web site geared to helping home owners make smart decisions to maintain, protect, and increase the value of their home.
