Who knew. It takes a tree

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303722604579113230353966564.html?mod=e2tw In an analysis of 2,608 real-estate transactions over 10 months, researchers found that homes with "street trees," those planted between the sidewalk and street, sold for $7,130 more, on average, than homes without street trees. What's more, homes with street trees sold 1.7 days more quickly than homes without... [more]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303722604579113230353966564.html?mod=e2tw In an analysis of 2,608 real-estate transactions over 10 months, researchers found that homes with "street trees," those planted between the sidewalk and street, sold for $7,130 more, on average, than homes without street trees. What's more, homes with street trees sold 1.7 days more quickly than homes without street trees, says Geoffrey Donovan, an economist at the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station in Portland, Ore. Neighbors can reap the benefits as well. Homeowners who live within 100 feet of street trees enjoy a sale premium of $1,688, on average, even though the trees aren't on their property. [less]