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A home exterior with excellent curb appeal.

Taking Care of Our Most Valuable Asset

Our homes are more than just structures; they are our sanctuaries, our safe havens. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, maintaining a pristine house and yard is essential. Not only does it enhance your quality of life, but it also has several tangible benefits. Taking care of our most valuable asset is crucial and how it can positively impact our well-being, finances and community relationships.

The Value of a Pristine Home

1. Financial Benefits

  • Higher Resale Value: A well-maintained home and yard can significantly increase its resale value. When it comes time to sell, potential buyers are drawn to properties that exude curb appeal and cleanliness. A fresh coat of paint, neatly trimmed hedges and a clutter-free interior can make a world of difference.
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6716 Old Harford Road in Baltimore County

  • 6716 Old Harford Road, street view

6716 Old Harford Road is a desirable new listing that exudes lots of charm and curb ap...

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3 Surprising Things That Affect Curb Appeal

Adding curb appeal will help sell your home faster.
Curb appeal is an important aspect of selling your home.

Thanks to Clean Sweep for this episode of Tips from the Pros about curb appeal.

One of the most critical parts of a house is evaluated before the car is put in park—the exterior. Investing in curb appeal is an excellent decision, as it ensures the home makes a great first impression and has been shown to recoup the most value of almost any project.

The Surprising Things That Could Be Affecting Curb Appeal

  1. Damaged Shingles or Roofing:
    Slate roofing is stunning, and it adds a great deal of value to the home. It can easily last for over 100 years and withstand all of the elements roofs are exposed to in Maryland. However, slate roofs are also damaged easily by a homeowner walking on top of them or hail...
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Does your home have curb appeal?

Curb appeal

The outside of your home makes people either want to see more or run the other way.

As the saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression. the same goes for your home. Cracked sidewalks, hanging gutters and sports equipment littering the yard are things that will take away from your home’s curb appeal.

Step back and look at your house objectively, including all the way to the roof. When house photos are taken for website, make sure the yard is clean with no kids’ gear on the porch. Put everything away. Instead of bikes, consider adding a colorful Adirondack chair or a rocker for the front porch.

What can you do to increase curb appeal?

People need to be able to find you. Clean and easy to read numbers on your house is a good start...

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