Everybody loves a majestic shade tree. It invites you to stay cool and adds dimension to your landscape. But it doesn’t stop there. Healthy, well-kept trees add to the value of your property, too.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, an outdoor space becomes infinitely more ...

Three women talk outside of a house with a for sale sign - The Good Brigade/Getty Images It's no secret a healthy and established tree can increase your home's real estate value and curb appeal. They ...

There’s no denying shopping for a home is time-consuming. You have to pay attention to everything – the neighborhood, floorplan, proximity to work, school district and cost. Even if you plan to live ...

Trees with colorful foliage, like these shown in the front yard of a home in Mountain View’s Sylvan Park neighborhood, can increase your property’s value. Embarcadero Media file photo. Welcome to our ...

For many residents of Watertown, their single biggest asset is their home. It is not only a place to live but a critical nest egg for the day they retire or trade down to a smaller space, whether that ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Research shows that well-maintained trees increase the value of a home significantly. Here’s why — and what trees offer the best bang for your buck. If you’re a homeowner who missed the boat on the ...

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the value of trees. But in that particular column, I had concentrated mostly on the value of the woody portion of the tree or, as I like to think of it, the tree ...