Curb appeal
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Curb appeal is attractiveness of the exterior of a residential or commercial property. The term was extensively used in the United States during the housing boom
and continues to be used as an indicator of the initial appeal of a property to prospective buyers.
, House Doctor
, and Flip This House
) have been created to explore ways for homeowners and building contractors to increase the curb appeal of their properties for a more profitable sale.
In addition, software is available for individuals to explore photo-realistic "virtual alterations". This type of product allows anyone to change any component of the exterior, interior or landscaping surrounding a property; before spending money actually making the modifications. One example of this software is called, appropriately ‘Curb Appeal’.
United States housing bubble
The United States housing bubble is an economic bubble affecting many parts of the United States housing market in over half of American states. Housing prices peaked in early 2006, started to decline in 2006 and 2007, and may not yet have hit bottom as of 2011. On December 30, 2008 the...
and continues to be used as an indicator of the initial appeal of a property to prospective buyers.
Methods for increasing curb appeal
Curb appeal can be accomplished by any number of methods including the installation of exterior decorations, re-painting, extensive attention to the landscaping. Several television programs (such as Designed to SellDesigned to Sell
Designed to Sell is an HGTV American reality television show hosted by Clive Pearse, Shane Tallant, Michael Johnson, and Rachel Reenstra, and produced by Pie Town Productions and Edelman Productions . Each 30-minute episode focuses on the fixing up and renovation of a home that is about to go on...
, House Doctor
House Doctor
This article is about the original TV show, The House Doctor which featured Ann Maurice; originally broadcast in the UK the show is now reaching a global audience.For the San Francisco Bay area interior designer known as the "House Doctor", see Lisa Quinn...
, and Flip This House
Flip This House (TV series)
Flip This House is an American television series that airs on the A&E television network. Each episode spotlights the purchase and renovation of a single unit...
) have been created to explore ways for homeowners and building contractors to increase the curb appeal of their properties for a more profitable sale.
In addition, software is available for individuals to explore photo-realistic "virtual alterations". This type of product allows anyone to change any component of the exterior, interior or landscaping surrounding a property; before spending money actually making the modifications. One example of this software is called, appropriately ‘Curb Appeal’.