6 Decorative Ways a Concrete Driveway Can Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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The spring and summer months are a great time to add more curb appeal to your Nevada County home, starting with the first thing people see when they approach your house — the driveway. If your existing asphalt or plain gray concrete driveway is failing to make a good first impression, consider upgrading the look [...]

Winter Lawn Care Tips

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Caring for your lawn during the winter can look different from other homeowners depending on your location. Unless you live in the extreme Southern areas of the country, most grass types will go dormant during the cold winter months. However, just because winter isn’t the primary growing season doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty to [...]

Simple Landscaping Upgrades to Attract Prospective Buyers

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We know we say it all the time, but there interior of the home isn't the only selling point of a home. A home can be modern and cozy inside, but, without curb appeal, potential buyers will lose interest before they step inside. An attractive, well-kept lawn is one of the first things people will [...]

The Good and the Bad of DIY Lawn Care

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When you have your own home and are responsible for your lawn care, should you do it yourself? There are two sides to DIY, good and bad. On the bad side, if you don’t know what you’re doing, there can be consequences. But you could consider it as a learning experience and it will save [...]

Five Tips for Increasing Home Curb Appeal and Value

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No matter how low mortgage rates fall or how great the housing market, selling a home can be a long and often difficult process. That’s why it’s vital that you do whatever you can to make your home more attractive to buyers. The first step: curb appeal. When talking to real estate agents, most will tell [...]

Curb Appeal Starts at Your Front Door

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There are lots of things you can do to add a bit of curb appeal to your home (learn lots of our favorite tricks in our Ultimate Guide to Curb Appeal!), but you'll find that one of the simplest and most impact changes you can make is with a touch of color. Jenni Radosevich, author [...]

Increase Your Chances of a High Appraisal

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Many homeowners choose to get their properties appraised before selling a home. Having an appraisal can help sellers determine how to price their homes to avoid asking for too much or too little. Appraisers examine a variety of factors when valuing a home, including market conditions, the surrounding neighborhood and the home itself. So [...]

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