Summertime
means a lot more outdoor time, even in a place like southern California where
near-perfect weather year-round supports virtually every type of recreation options on any given day. This is especially true in Orange County.
If you’re a
homeowner, you probably already know the pleasure of having your own back yard,
and for many, their back yard is their private oasis.
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| What do you like to do in YOUR yard? |
A recent
survey of homeowners reveals that more than a quarter of them nationwide enjoy spending time in the back yard for the sheer relaxation it affords.
Seventeen percent put that private space to work with flower or vegetable
gardens, and enjoy tending their plants regularly. And 14% cite spending time
with family as the activity they enjoy doing most in their back yard.
Whether
you’re in the market for your first or fifth home, you probably have some ideas
about what you’d like to do in your new back yard. Maybe you have pets that
need room to roam. Maybe you’d like more space to exercise your green thumb.
Maybe you hanker for an outdoor entertainment area to host fun times with
family and friends, play yard space for children, or room for a swimming pool
or tennis court.
Here in
Yorba Linda, the median lot size is larger than most in Orange County. In fact,
there are many large, equestrian-zoned properties in the city with back yards
that can accommodate not only a horse or two, but also more traditional
recreation activities like swimming, basketball, and tennis.
What do you enjoy most in YOUR
backyard oasis? What would you change? What’s on your “wish list” for your next
home? Check out my Pinterest boards for ideas or feel free to
call me if you’re looking for something specific in a property. Right now, I’m
headed out to my own backyard oasis to enjoy the Orange County summer!
Nanette Shapiro
(714) 924-0781
nanette.shapiro4@gmail.com
