Curb Appeal

In today's market, nothing can turn a buyer away quicker than poor curb appeal. Buyer's are picky to begin with, and they have the right to be. They're about to make the biggest purchase of their lives. And, with all the inventory available to them these days, they can afford to be choosy. Below is a home, that, after the sellers just spruced up the curb appeal a little, made all the difference in

For the sunny garden location that you don’t want to have to “baby” with lots of water and time spent weeding, try this great plan for an easy-care mailbox garden bed that will also add some impressive curb appeal! This bed was designed with a 90 degree triangle shape, with the mailbox snug in the “bottom” [...]

Earlier this month I posted a blog on Localism.com announcing “If your Crofton home is pictured in this video about Curb Appeal, you have just won a $25 gift card to Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville.” Unfortunately, none of the featured homeowners contacted me, so I wasn’t able to give away any of those gift cards. [...]

Whether you are thinking of selling your home or it is currently "on the market" Curb Appeal is one of the most important areas to address!  Think about it - the first impression of your house from a buyer's perspective is when they drive up the street and spot your house.  What does your home convey?  Is it warm and inviting?  Does it sparkle and "pop" with pizzazz?  Here

The first thing to do upon arriving at home with all you healthy, fragrant, and beautiful selections is to place the tender young plants in a shaded area or begin setting them, pots and all, where you marked with your spray paint; do not leave them in your hot SUV or car! There are two ways to go about setting your plants out, either all at once or in manageable sections; either way you choose you

Piling into your pick-up or SUV you should definitely be proud of what you have accomplished so far! Take a moment to reflect on how you chose your style and designed it perfectly! Remember the initial confusion, then ultimate satisfaction in picking up just the right tools for your project! And what about that beautiful yard art that will add the perfect amount of serenity or whimsy to your space

Now that you have recovered from the cost of materials and arrived back at your home, it is time to use that spray paint. With plans in hand, paint directly on the ground the design you have decided upon for your yard/garden. There is no need to spray paint plant placement yet, only borders between beds and lawn. I would recommend checking your markings against your plans often. To save yourself

If you missed Part 1, click HERE to read it! Designs in hand and plant research done, you are now ready for the next step! Call your local utilities to have them mark any lines that may be buried on your property. It is safer and cheaper to do this than risk your safety and pay potentially huge repair bills. Now, it is time to go to your favorite local nursery, home improvement store, wholesale cl

There is a lot written on curb appeal. There are even television shows dedicated to curb appeal. I want to look at one aspect of curb appeal, the yard! We know what we personally like in a yard. Maybe you like a little patch of grass or an English garden or a woodland garden or a vegetable garden. The first step, before you pick out a single plant or buy that cute yard gnome with the red hat, is t

We had Byron from All Island Landscaping in Portsmouth over yesterday because we both can't see ourselves digging 20something holes for a row of 5 to 6 foot tall Privet Shrubs along our 80something foot long property line on Main road, not to mention the cypress tree that will come with a root ball the size of our Ford Explorer (I wildly imagine). Byron also told us that our lovely very green grass around the new septic system is not rice grass but rye grass (Peter must have had dinner in mind when the septic guy told him what kind of grass it was). He also warned us that this rye grass is going to die this year and will turn into a stack of hey..., and a farmer I am not, so my guess, Byron will be back when that happens. So much for my easy landscaping idea. All Island Landscaping will al

By Greg Oehler I enjoy seeing a pretty home! The drive-up impression is very important when I show a property. I have often felt that 70% of the buying decision was made in the first 3 minutes after pulling in front of the home. Sometimes Buyers have made up their mind before their foot hits [...]

I enjoy seeing a pretty home!  The drive-up impression is very important when I show a property.  I have often felt that 70% of the buying decision was made in the first 3 minutes after pulling in front of the home.  Sometimes Buyers have made up their mind before their foot hits the pavement to step out of the car.  If they like the exterior look of the home and the landscaping, they will give it the benefit of a doubt and inspect the inside.  If they don’t like what they see initially, the inside look may be just out of courtesy to the Seller.  Home buyers purchase the landscaping, too.  There is curb appeal in the trees, flower beds, shrubbery, and the lawn.  Is the landscaping sustainable?  Will it still be around when they deci

Home with Curb Appeal (Paperback)By Frank Betz Buy new: $12.95$12.9519 used and new from $1.57 Customer Rating: First tagged “house plans” by Michelle M. Neu Customer tags: architecture, decorating, frank betz, house [...]

A few weeks ago, we went ahead and put 1700 Chapman on the Market. I really thought the new front yard landscape was going to be done within just a few days. Unfortunately, it took a few weeks. But it’s in place now, and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!      This is the “BEFORE” shot with the weeds, and [...]

I just finished reading a very quick article that was about selling and curb appeal but was primarily focused on lawn care. Source here. Although the article wasn't especially well done or went into detail, there were a few helpful hints in it that I think are important to remember. ".......... She sees the problem from her car as she drives up the street. The yard is, well, in need of some

Do you remember your last job interview?  Think back to what you did to get ready… Didn’t you put on your best suit, comb your hair, make sure your nails were clean and your shoes were polished? Of course!  You were trying to put your best foot forward.  So, why would you do any less with [...]

When it comes to purchasing a home, buyers do indeed judge a book by its cover, according to a new nationwide survey of real estate agents commissioned by JELD-WEN® Windows & Doors. Curb appeal has traditionally been an important part of the sales process; however, the recently released Real Estate Agent Community Trends (REACT) survey found [...]

When it comes to curb appeal for Crofton, Maryland, the front gate area along MD Route 3 near Crawford Boulevard creates an indelible first impression of Old Crofton, and maybe even Greater Crofton.  The appearance of that area impacts the desirability (and property value) of our community, just as curb appeal does for each home. Since Lake Louise never looks better than [...]

Front yard landscape design is an essential part of creating an overall outdoor plan that truly showcases the elegance of your home. The plants, hardscape elements, and other design accessories integrated into your front yard play an important role in creating a landscape plan that makes the most of your property. Your landscape design begins as soon as the road connects to your driveway and continues throughout your outdoor space. An effective front yard layout will guide guests from the road directly to your front door with the use of lines, patterns, and other design elements. At the same time, the landscaping of your front yard will set the tone for the rest of your outdoor design. Using Trees, Shrubbery, and Flowers to accent your front yard plant life and vegetation are a critical p

Homeowners and commercial building owners listen up. Do you mind how people assess the way your front yard or building mailbox corner looks and or curb appeal? You must know by now, curb appeal is very important as it is the very first thing your visitors get to see when they come by.One of the many ways to improve one's home's curb appeal is to have charming and high quality residential mailboxes. You know, the kind that's not only very pleasing to the eyes but at the same time practical and secure mailboxes. You can check out mailboxixchage.com, as they have a wide variety of residential mailboxes as well as commercial mailboxes. The possibilities are endless, as you'll find fully customized mailboxes solution. You'll find single unit mailbox and post mailboxes, or the multi-unit variety, as well as wall mount, column or post mount mailboxes. Commercial mailboxes comes in an unthinkable wide array of choices too.Whatever you prefer, mailboxixchange.com will certainly be able to

By: Forest Schellenberg First impressions matter most. This is one concept that many homeowners trying to sell their homes and first time property investors trying to sell or rent property fail to understand. Curb appeal is the first impression when it comes to a house. This is the place that you as an investor or seller want those driving buy to think of as home. For this reason you should pay careful attention and spend some degree of time and effort making the outside of the home inviting and appealing to potential buyers or renters.One of the first things that people will notice is crumbling paint and bland or tired and faded colors on the exterior. Vinyl siding is often inviting because it is easily cleaned and reinvigorated. It also happens to be fairly low maintenance, which often appeals to buyers and renters alike. There are those however who will argue that siding detracts from the potential personality of a home. To each his or her own in this as it is a personal decision on

Curb appeal is the perceived value placed upon a home by the person viewing it with the intention of purchasing a home in the near future. It is highly associated with the degree in which a home has been maintained, to determine the home’s quality and condition, as viewed from the curb or sidewalk. (more…)

Almost everybody realizes what “curb appeal” is and the reason why it is important. This is the first impression that an individual receives as they initially pull up to the house. It only takes a fraction of a second for somebody to ‘evaluate your house and determine a number of different things about you even [...]

Almost everybody realizes what "curb appeal" is and the reason why it is important. This is the first impression that an individual receives as they initially pull up to the house. It only takes a fraction of a second for somebody to 'evaluate your house and determine a number of ...