Looking for ways to say no to mow

Mikel LeFort

Forget the school system, square footage of the house, number of bedrooms ... the most important factor in buying a home in Auburn's city neighborhoods is: How often do your neighbors cut the grass?

Because as your front yard grows, it may not look like it needs cutting as you look out the front window from your living room. But look out the side windows and take one look at how it compares to your neighbors' grass.