From John Robb's Resilient Communities:
http://www.resilientcommunities.com/could-a-garden-add-7-7-to-the-value-of-your-home-at-0-cost/
http://www.resilientcommunities.com/could-a-garden-add-7-7-to-the-value-of-your-home-at-0-cost/
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That is a very misleading statement (and not true) in regards to real estate in the northwest.A Food Garden Can add 5-7% on the value of your home:
That is a very misleading statement (and not true) in regards to real estate in the northwest.
Have been in and around the real estate industry (sales and appraisals) for a couple decades now. In the Pacific Northwest a garden adds $0 in value; there is no adjustment to be made for one. I imagine this is the same throughout most of the country. There might be some value added in a big metro area like NYC, but I've got no experience there. Then again, they did mention Zillow as a reference, so you're on the wrong track before you even get started. Not to say a garden might add to saleability (might also take away - depends on the buyer), there is just no added monetary value (like the article is getting at).What is your take on it? Why do you think it's wrong? (not being argumentative, want to know).
I agree with ch139. I don't have any real knowledge on the subject, just my opinion based on our search when buying the two homes we purchased since 1998.
A nice garden might be appealing to some potential buyers, making a sale more likely, but it will also turn some off because they prefer the yard for kids, pets, etc.