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How to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal This Summer

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July 18, 2019

Have you noticed your curb appeal is lacking? Everyone agrees that curb appeal not only affects the value of your home, but also makes coming home each day a little more special. Remember the first impression is the only impression that matters. Here are five easy tips on how to increase curb appeal this summer:

The Front Walkway

Landscaping your front walkway is a sure way to improve your curb appeal! Consider adding new stones, lights and/or plants to the pathway. Clean it up by pulling all weeds and adding colorful in-season plants. This is the first thing many people see, so make a good impression!

Paint the front door

Having a colorful, eye-catching front door will add value to your home and help leave a lasting impression. A fresh coat of paint not only is affordable, but it’s a time-efficient way to add some curb appeal. Pick a color that will stand out and match the color scheme of your home to maximize the curb appeal. Whether it is a nice navy or a ravishing red, we are sure it will be marvelous and curb appealing.

New Home Address Numbers

Doing something as simple as changing your home’s address numbers is a quick and easy way to switch things up and give your home a fresh aesthetic. Are you more modern or more traditional? Either way let the numbers reflect your style! Remember to check if they are large enough to be seen from the road. Visit your local home improvement store to see the variety of options available.

Landscaping

Landscaping is one of the most pivotal parts of great curb appeal. From foliage and lawn to flowers and décor, all are a great way to beautify your home! This is one of the most colorful and creative ways to add value. Visit your local nursery and pick out some plants and flowers to add a more personal touch to your home! Or, consider hiring professionals for before, and while, your home is on the market, it could mean the difference between a quick sale and a drawn-out process.

Upgrade Your Mailbox

Often overlooked in the curb-appeal-upgrade process, the mailbox can be the bow on the package that is your home. Whether it’s heading to the hardware store to pick up a new one or putting a fresh coat of paint and new address numbers on your current box, some new life on this can go a long way. Another word of advice, stick to classic looks and try avoiding over-personalized styles, if the prospective homebuyer sees a gaudy mailbox, it might leave a sour taste in their mouth.

Simple touches like these are all it takes to transform your curb appeal. Take an afternoon to add value to your home through enhancing your curb appeal. You will be surprised at how little effort it takes!

Ready to see some homes with stellar curb appeal? Head over to our website to talk to a mortgage lending professional and begin the home buying process today!

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