{"id":154346,"date":"2026-09-15T14:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=154346"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:18:13","slug":"lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Lawn Care Cost? A New Homeowner&#8217;s Budgeting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u25cf <strong>One-time catch-up costs<\/strong> (grub treatment, soil correction, dethatching, aeration) should be categorized separately from the recurring lawn care budget.<br>\u25cf <strong>Recurring lawn care costs<\/strong> run roughly $100-$410 per month depending on the service and your lawn size.<br>\u25cf <strong>A realistic first-year budget<\/strong> combines one-time costs with 12 months of recurring lawn care costs, not just one or the other.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You just bought a home, and now you\u2019re wondering how much to budget for lawn care expenses. A new homeowner\u2019s lawn care budget for the first year looks different from what a long-time homeowner spends on annual lawn care.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a new homeowner, you&#8217;re likely facing catch-up costs from whatever issues the previous owner left behind in addition to the recurring costs of regular upkeep. Separating the 2 lawn care costs is the key to accurately budgeting instead of guessing.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our guide combines the one-time costs for the services a new lawn might need along with the recurring costs of regular maintenance to help you build a realistic first-year budget.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d rather skip the math, get an <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/\">instant lawn care quote<\/a> for both catch-up work and ongoing service from LawnStarter.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-190cc1a0-879d-4c7c-a40a-337b6df0b7b4\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:\u00a0<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#0-what-a-new-homeowners-lawn-care-budget-actually-covers-\" style=\"\">What a New Homeowner&#8217;s Lawn Care Budget Actually Covers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#1-one-time-catch-up-costs-you-might-not-have-budgeted-for-\" style=\"\">One-Time Catch-Up Costs You Might Not Have Budgeted For<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#2-recurring-costs-what-ongoing-lawn-care-costs-\" style=\"\">Recurring Costs: What Ongoing Lawn Care Costs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#3-your-realistic-year-1-lawn-care-budget-\" style=\"\">Your Realistic Year 1 Lawn Care Budget<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#4-diy-or-hire-how-that-decision-changes-your-budget-\" style=\"\">DIY or Hire? How That Decision Changes Your Budget<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#8-how-to-prioritize-spending-in-your-first-year-\" style=\"\">How to Prioritize Spending in Your First Year<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-cost-new-homeowners-guide\/#9-faq-\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-what-a-new-homeowners-lawn-care-budget-actually-covers-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What a New Homeowner&#8217;s Lawn Care Budget Actually Covers<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new homeowner&#8217;s lawn care budget has 2 separate parts:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>One-time catch-up costs for whatever lawn conditions you inherited<\/li>    <li>Recurring costs for regular upkeep going forward<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most cost guides cover only the second part. If you haven&#8217;t already assessed your yard&#8217;s grass type, soil, and condition, start there. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-assess-new-lawn\/\">how to assess a lawn<\/a> tells you which catch-up costs actually apply to your lawn.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"1-one-time-catch-up-costs-you-might-not-have-budgeted-for-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One-Time Catch-Up Costs You Might Not Have Budgeted For<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your assessment turned up grubs, thatch, compacted soil, or an off-balance pH, expect one or more one-time treatments before your lawn returns to a normal maintenance schedule.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNew homeowners are often surprised by the smaller lawn costs that start adding up after they move in,\u201d says Loren Taylor, owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorfountainpros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outdoor Fountain Pros<\/a> in Camas, Washington.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou may also discover that the soil needs compost or topsoil, or that part of the yard needs better drainage. If you plan to handle the lawn yourself, tools can be another big expense.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The costs below are for professional services. If you DIY, you have only the material or equipment costs to pay.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Grub treatment:<\/strong> Cost varies by infestation severity and lawn size. Confirm you\u2019re seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-lawn-has-grubs\/\">signs of grubs<\/a> (instead of drought stress or a lawn disease) before committing to pay for treatment.<\/li>    <li><strong>Dethatching:<\/strong> Expect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-dethatching-price\/\">dethatching costs<\/a> to be around <strong>$65 to $165<\/strong> for a professional visit.<\/li>    <li><strong>Aeration:<\/strong> Aeration is often better bundled with dethatching or overseeding for a lower combined price, rather than booking it separately. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-aeration-price\/\">Lawn aeration typically costs<\/a> <strong>$107-$202<\/strong>.<\/li>    <li><strong>Correcting soil pH:<\/strong> Informed directly by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-read-soil-test-report\/\">soil test report<\/a>. A severe imbalance may require repeat lime or sulfur treatments over 1-2 seasons. Costs vary.<\/li>    <li><strong>Overseeding or sodding:<\/strong> \u201cThe most common problem I see in recently sold homes is thin, patchy grass with weeds and bare spots,\u201d Taylor says. Costs depend on how much of the lawn needs to be replaced. A lawn that has been neglected for years can easily run well into 4 figures for a full renovation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-seeding-price\/\">cost to seed a lawn<\/a> usually ranges from <strong>$427 to $1,514<\/strong>. Installing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/sod-price\/\">sod typically costs<\/a> <strong>$0.60 to $1.65 per square foot<\/strong>, depending on whether you DIY or hire a pro.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne thing I have seen homeowners discover is that certain parts of a lawn were being kept alive through temporary fixes rather than proper maintenance,\u201d says Lisa Martinez, CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txcashhomebuyers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TX Cash Home Buyers<\/a> in Houston, Texas.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou might find areas that have recurring weeds, poor drainage, compacted soil, or grass that never really grows properly.\u201d<\/p>    <h2 id=\"2-recurring-costs-what-ongoing-lawn-care-costs-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recurring Costs: What Ongoing Lawn Care Costs<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/your-needed-lawn-care-services-1.png?wsr\" alt=\"A rolled bundle of US dollar bills secured with a rubber band lies on a patch of green grass.\" class=\"wp-image-154389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/your-needed-lawn-care-services-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/your-needed-lawn-care-services-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/your-needed-lawn-care-services-1-656x492.png 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/your-needed-lawn-care-services-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/your-needed-lawn-care-services-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rolled bundle of money sits on a lawn. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/ph\/images\/roll-of-us-dollar-bills-on-green-grass\/2156809091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lucky pics<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your catch-up work is done, you need to establish a plan for recurring lawn care, including jobs such as mowing, fertilization, and weed control.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLawn care should be treated like home maintenance rather than a cosmetic expense,\u201d Martinez says.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recurring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-care-price\/\">lawn care services typically cost<\/a> <strong>$100 to $410 per month<\/strong> depending on your lawn size and which services you use.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a price breakdown by service type:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-mowing-price\/\">Mowing costs<\/a> <strong>$43 to $70<\/strong> per visit for an average-sized lawn.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-fertilization-price\/\">Fertilization costs<\/a> <strong>$67 to $405<\/strong> per treatment.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/weed-control-price\/\">Weed control costs<\/a> <strong>$50 to $210 per treatment<\/strong>, depending on factors like lawn size and the method used.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"3-your-realistic-year-1-lawn-care-budget-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Realistic Year 1 Lawn Care Budget<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To estimate the cost of your first year\u2019s lawn care, add your one-time catch-up costs to 12 months of recurring service.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Recurring lawn care<\/strong> <strong>costs<\/strong> alone, at $100 to $410 per month, come out to roughly $1,200 to $4,920 for the year.<\/li>    <li><strong>Catch-up costs<\/strong> add anywhere from a few hundred dollars (dethatching and minor soil correction) to several thousand (a full renovation for a severely neglected lawn).<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe mistake many first-time homeowners make is budgeting for maintaining the lawn they think they bought rather than budgeting for the lawn they actually inherited,\u201d Martinez says.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to budget in the first year:<\/strong> Plan for approximately $1,200 to $5,000 to cover 12 months of recurring service, plus add the expenses for one-time lawn services for whatever catch-up work your yard needs. This is a wide range because catch-up needs vary so much from yard to yard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The single biggest variable in your budget isn&#8217;t the cost for recurring services, but how much catch-up work your new yard needs. That&#8217;s exactly what your walk-through and lawn assessment should tell you before you commit to paying for lawn care services to resolve the issues in your lawn.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"4-diy-or-hire-how-that-decision-changes-your-budget-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DIY or Hire? How That Decision Changes Your Budget<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/side-by-side-comparison-of-DIY-and-Hiring-a-Pro-tools-used-1.png?wsr\" alt=\"A split-screen comparison showing basic DIY lawn care tools like a push mower and trimmer on the left, versus professional-grade equipment like a zero-turn mower, fertilizer bags, and aerator on the right.\" class=\"wp-image-154385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/side-by-side-comparison-of-DIY-and-Hiring-a-Pro-tools-used-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/side-by-side-comparison-of-DIY-and-Hiring-a-Pro-tools-used-1-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/side-by-side-comparison-of-DIY-and-Hiring-a-Pro-tools-used-1-656x367.png 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/side-by-side-comparison-of-DIY-and-Hiring-a-Pro-tools-used-1-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/side-by-side-comparison-of-DIY-and-Hiring-a-Pro-tools-used-1-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side-by-side comparison showing basic DIY lawn care tools on the left versus professional-grade equipment on the right. Photo Credit: Image generated using Canva AI<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To decide whether you should handle lawn maintenance yourself or hand off the job to a local provider, here are the factors to consider in your decision:<\/p>    <h3 id=\"5-hire-a-lawn-care-provider-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hire a Lawn Care Provider<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hiring costs more per visit<\/strong> but requires no upfront equipment purchase. It also saves you time, which can be beneficial when you are still moving in. However, it costs <strong>$43-$70 per mow<\/strong> for most yards.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnce a lawn reaches around a quarter acre, or has major drainage, irrigation, grading, or sod problems, I usually suggest getting professional help. Slopes and complicated planting areas can also make the job much harder than it first appears,\u201d Taylor says.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"6-handle-lawn-care-jobs-yourself-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handle Lawn Care Jobs Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DIY costs less per mow (or per task)<\/strong> but requires buying tools and equipment first. A new mower can be purchased for under $300, so for small, flat lawns with long growing seasons, the cost of a mower and other basic equipment may be cheaper than hiring mowing help for the entire season.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA mower, trimmer, blower, hoses, and a spreader can quickly turn into a serious first-year cost,\u201d Taylor says. But \u201cfor smaller, fairly healthy lawns, doing the work yourself can make sense, especially if you enjoy being outside.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run a cost-benefit analysis to weigh the costs of a new mower and equipment upkeep against hiring a provider.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> Lawn Care Tools Every New Homeowner Needs<\/p>    <h3 id=\"7-combine-diy-with-hiring-out-the-work-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Combine DIY with Hiring Out the Work<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no need to stick completely to either a DIY plan or to resolve to hire out every lawn care job. Instead, you can do both, by handling the easier tasks yourself and hiring out the more challenging or time-consuming jobs to a pro.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI would take a hybrid approach,\u201d Martinez says. \u201cThere is no reason to pay someone every time the grass needs mowing or edging if you have the time and don&#8217;t mind doing it yourself. Where I would spend the money is on jobs where a mistake can become expensive, such as irrigation repairs, drainage work, tree removal, grading, or significant pest problems.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We break down how to weigh time, physical ability, and yard condition in Just Moved In? A New Homeowner&#8217;s Guide to DIY Lawn Care or Hiring a Pro.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"8-how-to-prioritize-spending-in-your-first-year-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prioritize Spending in Your First Year<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If money is tight right after closing costs and moving expenses, prioritize your spending to deal with the most pressing lawn issues rather than tackling everything at once.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by assessing your lawn, then write out the list of issues that need to be addressed. Once you have a list, you can determine how to prioritize lawn care tasks:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Priority 1: Do right away.<\/strong> Don\u2019t hold off on dealing with anything actively harming the lawn, such as a confirmed grub infestation or soil compaction severe enough to block water and nutrients to your grass.<\/li>    <li><strong>Priority 2: Handle sometime this season:<\/strong> Correcting soil pH and dethatching are not usually urgent, but do eventually require attention. These set up everything else (fertilizer, seed, water) to work.<\/li>    <li><strong>Priority 3: It can wait:<\/strong> Cosmetic overseeding, non-essential upgrades, and anything that&#8217;s annoying but not actively damaging the lawn.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"9-faq-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788354178234\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it Cheaper to DIY My First Year of Lawn Care?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends. DIY lawn care gives you long-term savings, but the upfront cost can be high. Lawn mower prices vary depending on the mower type:<br><br>\u2022 <strong>Reel mower:<\/strong> $129 on average<br>\u2022 <strong>Rotary mower:<\/strong> $110-$6,000<br>\u2022 <strong>Push mower:<\/strong> $130-$800<br>\u2022 <strong>Self-propelled lawn mower<\/strong>: $330-$2,000<br><br>On the other hand, hiring a lawn care provider costs <strong>$43-$70 per mow<\/strong>, which saves you time and means you avoid high upfront costs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788354206361\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where Can I Find Exact Pricing for a Specific Service?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Lawn care prices vary depending on the region, yard size, and other factors, but our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-care-price\/\">guide to lawn care costs<\/a> provides a quick overview of the different price ranges by service.<br><br>If you\u2019re interested in exact pricing for your yard, get an <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/\">instant quote<\/a> from LawnStarter.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"10-hire-a-local-lawn-care-pro-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hire a Local Lawn Care Pro<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting your lawn care budget right takes practice, the right equipment, and time \u2013 all things you may not have as you\u2019re moving into your new home. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d rather leave it to someone who does this every day, LawnStarter makes it simple: Get an instant quote for services like <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">mowing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=leafRemoval\">leaf removal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=bushTrimming\">bush trimming<\/a>, and many other lawn care services. Sign up, choose a time, and a background-checked local pro will handle the rest.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/\">Get a free estimate near you \u2192<\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-fd6d0e5a-44ef-4c2e-b598-6db5bca73e0f\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fd6d0e5a-44ef-4c2e-b598-6db5bca73e0f\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fd6d0e5a-44ef-4c2e-b598-6db5bca73e0f\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fd6d0e5a-44ef-4c2e-b598-6db5bca73e0f\">  <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lisa Martinez, CEO and founder of TX Cash Home Buyers in Houston, TX. Personal interview.<br>Loren Taylor, owner of Outdoor Fountain Pros in Camas, WA. Personal interview.\u00a0<\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: A spacious house with a brick exterior and well-kept lawn. 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