Boosting home sales through the backyard

Homes with premium backyard features can boost sale prices, new Zillow research across 2023 sales suggests, Hope writes.

• Homes with an outdoor TV can boost sale prices by nearly $11,000, or 3.1% more than expected.
• Outdoor showers can help push sales higher by 2.6%.
• A bluestone patio can lead to a 2.3% increase.
• A "she" shed — by 2%.

The intrigue: Make them part of your listing if you have them, Amanda Pendleton, a Zillow home trends expert, tells CNBC.

• Yes, but: "I wouldn't go out of my way to install these features and expect these kinds of sale premiums," she noted.