"Every
tear is answered by a blossom, Every sigh with songs and laughter
blent, April-blooms upon the breezes toss them. April knows
her own, and is content."
-Susan Coolidge, April, American poet and
author, (1835 - 1905)
Tip of the Month
With
the weather warming up, many folks are starting to think about
their yards, and by association, their landscaping. Many people
are also buying homes at this time of year, which is another
reason to think about landscaping. If you are considering
changing your landscaping or landscaping a home without anything
currently, consider xeriscaping, a type of landscaping that
is customized to your climate and uses a minimal amount of
water.
Xeriscaping is a creative way to save money
on your yard! A xeriscaped yard can reduce landscape water
by 60% or more, and drip irrigation systems water plants more
effectively. You will also increase your property value by
as much as 15%, and you'll realize additional value if you
take advantage of tax breaks offered by cities like Las Vegas
and Scottsdale, Arizona. Xeriscaping is also pretty much drought-proof,
which can be a money-saver when the weather starts threatening
your landscape investment. Finally, everyone feels their time
is valuable; put your time to better use by spending less
time fiddling with sprinklers and water hoses!
Welcome to the April 2007 issue of “At Home with HouseHunt,” HouseHunt’s monthly consumer newsletter. Warm weather is finally making its annual comeback, so we start things off right away this month with a tip on how to get your spring and summer landscaping underway with a new technique called “xeriscaping.” Staying with landscaping, make sure you check out our piece on how to add value to the outdoor area of your home for minimal cost. One of the best and most fun things to do every spring is to plant a tree. Take a peek at our story on how to best plant a tree that will add both value to your home, and be great for the environment. As Memorial Day approaches, many people will be displaying an American flag. Do you know the proper way to display and care for the American flag? Our article, “Fly the Flag with Pride and Correctly,” will give you all the tools you’ll need to show your patriotism. The hot real estate question that’s always on everyone’s mind is whether or not “the market is up or down?” Look no further than our feature story on the issue for your answers. Finally, look for tips this month on how to make your home a more “green” home, and how to decorate Easter eggs with your family and friends!
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The
month of April means plenty to celebrate: the arrival
of spring, the end of Lent, Easter and warmer weather!
Help
ring in spring by planting a tree! Not only will you
add beauty and value to your home, but you will help
the environment. 
A
recent Realty Times article offers instruction on how
to correctly display the American flag at your home.
Whether
you are trying to sell your home or just continue enjoying
it, a beautiful, comfortable outdoor area will add value
to the property. We offer a few tips to jazz up your
landscape, easily and cheaply. 
We've
all heard rumors about the hot housing market cooling
off. But is it true for your area? A recent Realty Times
article gives you 10 ways to tell. 
Many
homebuyers find their perfect home only to find that
it is anything but a model for energy efficiency. Not
to worry: a little-known home mortgage program can help
you save money and increase energy efficiency!