Kristin Lessard & Steve Kelly

Kristin Lessard & Steve Kelly

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Thing Your Neighbors Judge You For

There's numerous reasons people get ticked at their neighbors, that can make things pretty uncomfortable in the neighborhood. A survey of homeowners finds that 60% report feuding with a neighbor at some point. Fortunately, only 20% have an ongoing beef.

Common complaints that spark disagreements between neighbors are related to home exteriors (45%), political or sports team signs (28%) and social media posts (28%). But the biggest thing people judge their neighbors for? Having a messy yard, which 65% of respondents have lived next to at some point.

People have been so bothered by their neighborโ€™s messy yard, theyโ€™d be willing to spend an average of $180 to clean it up. And 9% say theyโ€™d even pay more than $400 to improve a neighborโ€™s yard. So why are messy yards such a big deal to some folks? Realtorย Brandon Tylerย says itโ€™s because โ€œone house not taking care of their curb appeal can be an eyesore in the neighborhood,โ€ which can potentially affect other property values in the area. To make sure you keep your yard looking good and keep your neighbors happy, Tyler suggests:

  • Keeping up with yard maintenance.
  • Cleaning your yard like you do your home.
  • Adding some flair for curb appeal, like potted plants on the front porch.

Source-Apartment Therapy

Angry upset young male neighbor with fist in air, open mouth yelling.

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