The benefits of a beautiful outdoors

Even today, it's worth investing in your home's exterior. Good landscaping adds about 10% to a home's value, according to a Michigan State report. Plus, you can use your yard to enjoy some R&R. These four homes are on the market now.

3 of 4

Santa Fe

Price: $799,000

Standalone condo has Russian sage, red hollyhocks, and other drought-resistant plants in front and an outdoor fireplace in back.

Rooms: 3 bed, 3 bath

Square feet: 2,000

Tax/Common charge: $4,568/$1,200

Lot size: 0.25 acre

NEXT: Atlanta

Last updated June 01 2009: 4:32 PM ET

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