Fire Pits & Outdoor Rooms Can Increase Real Estate Value!
We all know, or can at least imagine, the comfort and relaxation that comes from being able to relax outdoors in our own patio, deck or outdoor oasis setting.
Being able to prepare a meal outdoors, dine “al fresco” or entertain around a fire pit is one of life’s many pleasures.
Now it seems that adding an outdoor room can also be a boon to our bottom line.
New home builders, realtors and renovators are taking note and starting to write about the positive return on investment that outdoor living spaces are offering home owners.
Here is a link an article published recently in Professional Builder on-line magazine. Well over half of the respondents said that outdoor living was more important today than two years ago. And fire pits ranked number two, with only decks surpassing them as a best selling outdoor feature.
Real Estate companies through out North America are recognizing the added value a beautiful outdoor space offers. Here’s an example of the kind of articles we are seeing pop up. This article is from a company in Illinois – Optimizing Outdoor Spaces for Enjoyment and Value”.
This article on Bob Vila’s site suggests that “Landscaping in general is a good investment and can add 20% to the value of your property…with Outdoor rooms, terraces, and decks being also high-yield structural or hardscaping investments.”
If you are thinking of investing in an outdoor living space and need some more great ideas, take a look through our site’s fire pit images. There is a lot of information on line and you can also plan to visit some of the many Home and Garden shows that are run through out North America.
The pictures shown here are of the beautiful Outdoor rooms that Friends of Solus displayed at a recent Home & Garden Show. We hope you will have fun and enjoy planning your Solus fire pit investment!