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Fall Curb Appeal

Posted by Tom Crimmins Realty, Ltd. on October 10th, 2016

What Is Curb Appeal?

Its exactly what it sounds like, curb appeal is how appealing or aesthetic the exterior of your property looks from the curb of the street.

Why Is It Important?

Even though you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, everyone does. Curb appeal is very important when it comes down to selling your property or home or even your appearance in the neighborhood. If the exterior is unpleasant looking or foul then the chances of a possible buyer decreases immensely and your neighbors might think you are as well. 

Fall Curb Appeal VS. Summer Curb Appeal

Well one thing is that your front lawn might be starting to go brown. The weather is changing and your curb appeal should too. Changing your dying summer flowers to mums will help…

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Know When to Flip and When to Walk Away

Posted by Tom Crimmins Realty, Ltd. on September 20th, 2015

Whether you are buying a new house, or currently the homeowner and looking for a new take, it's always good to look at the bigger picture before you lay down the cash. There are buyers who will purchase a house to flip and sell again at a higher value, and then there are homeowners who renovate to list with a bigger number. Before you become either one of these, ask yourself: Is it worth it? If yes, what is the best financial way to?

Step 1: Research. Look into the pricing and benefits of renovating the room in mind. If you are a buyer looking to flip, research the neighborhood. Although you can have a great price in a least favorite neighborhood, doesn't mean it's the best investment. You may have difficulty reselling quickly despite your thousands of…

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Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter

Posted by Tom Crimmins Realty, Ltd. on January 14th, 2015

After all of the excitement of the holidays, the rest of winter can seem lackluster. It is time to take down the "exterior illuminations" that donned your house. (Bonus points to the person who comments where the phrase "exterior illumination" came from.) Don’t let your home add to the dreariness of the season. Spruce up your curb appeal with the tips below and inspire your neighbors to create well-groomed street!

Tend The Plants

If you’re experiencing a winter wonderland and have a green thumb - dig up all dead plants and replace them with winter friendly flowers, such as snowberry or lambs ear. In warmer climates, this is the time for any landscaping changes you’d like to make. It will give your plants a chance to flourish by spring and have solid…

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