Curb appeal is important to buyers – and it’s also important to your neighbors. Both groups are forming first impressions about the type of homeowner you are, based on your home’s exterior. And for ...

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” an old saying reminds us. When it comes to buying and selling a home, the condition of the house’s exterior is what makes that first ...

As a real estate broker, there’s one phrase Marco Kronen hears over and over again: “Wow, we should have done some of these things when we lived here.” People go all out making their houses look cute ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. You only get one chance to create a first impression. Whether you’re ...

When it comes to a home, it is often judged both by what is on the inside as well as what is on the outside. First impressions begin with curb appeal as opposed to just when someone enters the home.

Real estate aficionados know one thing to be true right now: The market is hot, hot, hot. And that’s exactly why sellers should be sprucing up their homes for potential buyers with these ideas to ...

A housing market thaw may be underway as home prices begin to adjust and mortgage rates drop. If you plan to sell, now is the time to start preparing your home. Updating your home to make it ...

Celebrity homes are rewriting the rules of first impressions, turning fences and gates into the main event instead of a ...

From first dates to job interviews, first impressions matter. And when it comes to selling your home, that initial glimpse of its exterior is a big deal. In fact, according to a University of Texas at ...

From elevating the look of your siding and shutters with a coat of paint to keeping your lawn lush and well-manicured, a little time, money, and effort can significantly improve your home's curb ...

A U.S. News and World Report article cited a study from the University of Texas at Arlington that found curb appeal can boost a home’s value by up to 7%. It also mentioned that 97% of National ...

The front of a house with a walkway leading to the door - Photos By The Owl/Shutterstock From elevating the look of your siding and shutters with a coat of paint to keeping your lawn lush and ...