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(BPT) - It’s no secret that the U.S. housing
market is booming right now. According to
realtor.com, “Strong demand and insufficient
supply pushed home prices up at a recordbreaking
16.6% pace. The combination of
historically low mortgage rates, businesses
reopening and the lifting of pandemic
restrictions fueled a buying frenzy with
multiple bids,” creating a seller’s market,
while making the path to home ownership
difficult for some buyers.
Whether you’re purchasing a fixer-upper as an
attainable option to home ownership or selling
your home and want to create a positive first
impression, there are proven ways to boost
your home’s curb appeal.
The entrance of your home should be your
first point of focus. A great way to work
with what you already have is to add color
to your concrete walkway and steps. Concrete
can wear over time and become somewhat
of an eyesore and dull in nature. Staining
is an easy and perfect way to soften up the
look of concrete in any landscape and many
colors of stain are available to complement
your outdoor spaces. Always remember to
pressure wash your concrete before staining
it to remove dirt.
Bushes, hedges and shrubs possess a natural
beauty that can boost the curb appeal of
your home, while providing an attractive
complement to lawns, trees, gardens and
hardscapes. Well-trimmed plants also prevent
your outdoor spaces from looking overgrown
and open up walkways and sightlines.
After trimming your hedges and shrubs for
definition and planting flowers, add two to
four inches of mulch to your beds. Mulch
keeps weeds down and helps dissipate heat
from the sun to protect the soil from drying
out, and it also provides a refined look to
your landscape.
Pick flowers with colors that complement the
house colors, which will bring softness to the
front yard. Be sure to choose plants that are
climate appropriate and thrive in your area;
local nurseries are great resources for this.
To draw the eye toward the entryway of your
home, hang a wreath on the front door, place
a potted plant near the steps and add a water
feature such as a self-circulating fountain.
Water features such as ponds and fountains
can add an architectural element to soften
your landscape design and may also attract
natural wildlife to your yard.
Whether you’re a seller trying to create an
unforgettable memory for a prospective buyer,
or a new homeowner trying to make your
home more inviting, these proven landscaping
improvements are easy ways to boost your
home’s curb appeal. *
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