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Sept. 6, 2018

What Does The Future Hold For Home Prices?

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?

Home prices are at the top of everyone’s minds. Can they maintain their current pace of appreciation? Will rising mortgage rates negatively impact home values? Will the next economic slowdown cause prices to crash?

Let’s try to answer these questions based on what has happened in the past as well as what we know about the current real estate market.

The Impact of Rising Interest Rates

We explained earlier this year that rising mortgage rates have not negatively impacted home prices in the past and probably wouldn’t this time either. Freddie Mac’s comments were very direct:

“In the current housing market, the driving force behind the increase in prices is a low supply of both new and existing homes combined with historically low rates. As mortgage rates increase, the demand for home purchases will likely remain strong relative to the constrained supply and continue to put upward pressure on home prices.”

They were correct. So far this year, home values have continued to appreciate above normal historic percentages and it appears the gradual increase in rates has had little impact on prices.

The Impact of an Economic Slowdown

Many people fear that when the economy turns, we may see the same depreciation in home values as we did a decade ago.

However, we recently reported that the same group of economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists who predicted the next recession will occur in the next 18-24 months have also projected that house prices will continue to appreciate for the next five years, albeit at smaller percentages.

It Comes Down to Supply and Demand

As always, home prices will be determined by the demand to purchase compared to the available inventory of homes for sale. For the last six years, demand has far exceeded the available supply which has resulted in the average annual appreciation to top 6% since 2012. That is far greater than the historic norm of 3.6% annual appreciation that we saw prior to the housing boom.

There are currently small signs that housing inventory is slowly beginning to increase. Months supply of houses for sale matched last year’s numbers for the last two months after 37 consecutive months of decreasing inventory. New construction data has also shown positive signs that inventory will be increasing.

As inventory begins to meet demand, we will see appreciation return to more normal levels. We are already seeing projections coming in lower than the 6.2% annual average we have seen more recently.

CoreLogic is predicting that home values will appreciate by 5.1% over the next twelve months and the Home Price Expectation Survey calls for values to increase by 4.2% in 2019.

Bottom Line

Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explained it best:

“We’re seeing the first indications that price appreciation may be slowing, but the underlying fundamental housing market conditions support a natural moderation of house prices rather than a sharp decline.”

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Sept. 5, 2018

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Sept. 3, 2018

Jump Start Your Dazzling Fall Garden With Just 1 Simple Plant

Posted on August 30, 2018 by eddieandjulieboydblog

Imagine the impact of a pot of brightly blooming flowers set on your doorstep. The eye is immediately drawn to the color, skimming over other areas of the porch, perhaps not noticing details like peeling paint or steps in need of a sweep. In the same way, adding just one colorful perennial or a shimmering ornamental grass can rejuvenate tired , end of season borders. Give them a boost with one of these high-impact plants that cross over from summer to fall.

Take a look at how planting a single fall favorite, such as gold-petaled black-eyed Susan or purple fountain grass, can gracefully transition beds from summer to fall.

‘Autumn Joy’ Stonecrop

(Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’)

This easy-care plant is a popular choice for fall gardens, with good reason. Its standout blooms come into their own in September, turning from pale green to rosy pink and then to deep pomegranate, just as many other summer flowers are beginning to fade. Sticking just one of these clumping perennials into a garden bed will immediately draw the eye and the attention of butterflies and other pollinators.

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‘Autumn Joy’ stonecrop with fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

Pair it with: Ornamental grasses and fine-leaved perennials, such as artemisia or thyme. The contrast in textures between stonecrop’s succulent leaves and chunky flowers and feathery grasses or small-leaved plants makes for a standout combination.

Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 37.2 degrees Celsius (USDA zones 3 to 10; find your zone)
Water requirement: Moderate; low once established
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 1½ to 2 feet tall and wide

Black-Eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia hirta)The cheerful golden-petaled and dark-centered blooms of black-eyed Susan, also called gloriosa daisy, enliven late-summer and fall borders. The plants, native to prairies of the central United States, are much beloved by butterflies. Cultivars may be available at your local nursery, producing flowers in shades of red, bronze and orange and with bicolored petals.

Pair it with: For a fall bouquet garden, pair black-eyed Susan with other late-summer blooms that work well as cut flowers, such as shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum; shown here with black-eyed Susan), annual sunflowers, chrysanthemums and coneflowers (Echinacea spp.).

Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 37.2 degrees Celsius (zones 3 to 7)
Water requirement: Moderate; low once established
Light requirement: Full sun
Mature size: 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 foot to 2 feet wide

Mardigras Sneezeweed
(Helenium spp.)Look past the unattractive common name for what is a gorgeous late-summer bloomer. Flowers bloom from August to October, with petals in yellow, orange, red and striped variations that grow from the center like rays of the sun.The plants grow in clumps that can mature to be about 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. To refresh borders this season, remove tired-looking summer annuals and fill in the gaps with budding sneezeweed.

Pair it with: The chocolate centers of sneezeweed flowers play well with plants that have brown or deep bronze hues. In this border, sneezeweed is combined with the brown seed heads of a rush (Juncus sp.), purple-bronze leaves of ‘Grace’ smoke tree (Cotinus ‘Grace’) and dark-centered black-eyed Susans to make a stunning quartet.

Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 37.2 degrees Celsius (zones 3 to 9)
Water requirement: Moderate
Light requirement: Full sun
Mature size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, depending on variety

Purple fountain grass and lion’s ear (Leonotis leonurus) line a Southern California pathway.

Purple Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’)The grande dame of ornamental grasses, purple fountain grass can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide in a single season, with arching purple leaves and fuzzy, caterpillar-like seed heads. The commonly available ‘Rubrum’ cultivar does not reseed as other Pennisetums do, making it a good variety to plant in the home garden.

Pair it with: While purple fountain grass is often added to planting beds studded with other deeply saturated hues of red, orange and gold, it can be paired with silver and blue-green foliage to create a subtle, elegant vignette that looks particularly fresh in fall.

A few silver-leaved plants to consider: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Blue Surprise’ and dusty miller (Senecio cineraria), as pictured in this combination, varieties of stonecrop (Sedum spp.) or variegated ‘Marjorie Channon’ k?h?h? (Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Marjorie Channon’).

Where it will grow: Hardy to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 3.9degrees Celsius (zones 9 to 10)
Water requirement: Moderate
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 1½ to 2 feet wide

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), dense blazing star (Liatris spicata) and ‘Phantom’ Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium ‘Phantom’)

Coneflower
(Echinacea spp.)

Another fall garden favorite, coneflower is easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established and consistently in bloom from June to late August or September. Pollinators adore the blooms, which can be left to go to seed, providing a food source for birds and seeding new plants in garden beds.

White and pink coneflowers surround blue oat grass(Helictotrichon sempervirens).

Pair it with: For a naturalistic meadow look, plant coneflowers blooming in shades of pink, white and pale yellow in beds with mixed ornamental grasses or lavender-blue-flowering Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia).Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 37.2 degrees Celsius (zones 3 to 8)
Water requirement: Moderate; low once established
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 2 to 5 feet tall and 1½ to 2 feet wide

New Zealand Wind Grass
(Anemanthele lessoniana)This cool-season grass is a medium olive green for much of the year, but come fall the wiry blades turn a brilliant orange. Once the color change occurs, the grass appears to burn like a fire in planting beds —particularly when backlit. New Zealand wind grass has the added benefit of being resistant to deer and tolerant of difficult growing conditions, like rocky and windy slopes. It does, however, need excellent drainage; if you have clay soil, amend heavily before planting.

Pair it with: Given its fiery golden orange color and distinctive texture, New Zealand wind grass stands out next to most other plants. Play with subtle combinations of it and plants with gray-green and silver foliage, such as silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae), shown here, or low-growing stonecrop. For more drama, combine it with purple-leaved plants, such as spurge (Euphorbia ‘Blackbird’) or dark purple smoke tree (Cotinus spp.).

Where it will grow: Hardy to 20degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 6.7 degrees Celsius (zones 8 to 10)
Water requirement: Moderate
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 3 feet tall and wide

Planting Tips

For instant results, look for semimature to mature plants at the nursery. For perennials, pick plants that look vigorous and are in bud; for ornamental grasses, choose ones that look full in their containers.

As always, pay attention to the growing conditions each plant needs to thrive: Does it need full sun or partial shade? How much water? Choose the placement in your garden accordingly.

Once you bring the plants home, get them in the ground as soon as you can. More mature plants run the risk of being root-bound in their nursery containers, so it’s best to carefully loosen roots before planting and to plant your choices relatively quickly.

Bonus: While you may be planting now to refresh your late-summer garden, you’re actually getting a jump-start on next year’s spring garden as well. Perennials and ornamental grasses planted in fall make use of the cool winter months to establish their root systems. Come spring, they’ll be ready to burst into growth, giving your garden a head start.

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Sept. 3, 2018

Myrtle Beach Real Estate and Market Trends

BY THAN MERRILL | @THANMERRILL

The Myrtle Beach housing market in South Carolina is currently in the midst of a massive recovery. Rocked hard by the market collapse and faced with multiple weather related incidents over the past seven years, Myrtle Beach real estate has faced many challenges. Despite recent years, the city has continued to thrive. With access to miles of beaches, world class golf courses and vacation attractions, the area has plenty of upside. Unemployment is on the decline and residents have more disposable income than during the recession. The market has everything it needs in place to succeed. How quickly this happens, however, depends on many factors.

The current median home price for the Myrtle Beach housing market is just under $180,000. The current price point represents an appreciation rate of 1.7 percent in the last year. Conversely, the national average sits just over $200,000, with an appreciation rate of 6.7 percent. The total days on the market and the amount of inventory are almost identical to the same time last year. The most noticeable change to the market deals with the amount of condominiums that are listed for sale. This number currently sits at 212, which is up from 174 at the end of last year. With home prices on the uptick, things are looking better for homeowners and Myrtle Beach real estate investors.

In spite of recent market growth, there are some trends that bear watching. The first of which is the local job market. Over the last twelve months, the market created 3,900 new jobs. This is a slight decline from the 4,100 it produced at this time last year. The current unemployment rate is 7.5 percent, which is much higher than the national average, and remains unchanged in the last 12 months. Unemployment in Myrtle Beach is worse than the national average, and does have an impact on buyer confidence. This could be a reflection in the seasonal nature of employment for the area, or it could be a sign of a weakening market. On a more positive note, the area is creating jobs at a blistering pace. The twelve month job growth rate is 3.4 percent, which greatly outpaces the national average of 2.1 percent. If jobs continue to grow at this pace, the unemployment problems will quickly take care of themselves. Until they do, it is something that bears watching.

With employment trends on the rise, there are many other positive trends worth taking note of. The area may be poised to take off, as reflected in the number of new housing permits obtained. Over the last year, the Myrtle Beach housing market added close to 5,000 new housing permits. This is an increase in the eight year average of 2,500. This current level of production is almost 100 percent higher than the national average. From one year ago, there has been a 98 percent increase in permits. This suggests that the market has stabilized and inventory is in demand. A demand in inventory could equate to an increase in home prices in the short term.

Foreclosures impacted almost every market in the country, and Myrtle Beach real estate was no exception. Even though the city felt the effects of foreclosure, the area was never crippled by them. Since the real estate market began declining around 2007, Myrtle Beach managed to stay on par or below the national foreclosure average every year. Since 2011, the local market has mirrored that of the national averages.

According to RealtyTrac, the Myrtle Beach real estate market has approximately 557 homes in some state of foreclosure (default, auction or bank-owned). At that rate, foreclosures have declined 27 percent from last year. Nonetheless, Myrtle Beach real estate investing still has plenty of opportunities to take advantage of. Of those homes that are distressed, half are in pre-foreclosure. Another 37.8 percent are to be sold at auction. The rest are bank-owned.

Myrtle Beach is a small town that borders miles of beaches. There are a large number of investment properties in the area that produce a large amount of seasonal rental income. Bad weather can have a severe negative impact on the local economy. The area is a popular golf vacation area, in part, because of the high levels of affordability and the high number of seasonal rental properties.

Inside the Myrtle Beach housing market, there are many areas that have shown great growth. The Aynor neighborhood has seen an increase in average listing prices near 10.3 percent. Nichols has made a 9.9 percent jump and North Myrtle beach has grown by 3.2 percent. The only major neighborhood that has seen any decline is the Longs region, which backed up only 2.2 percent. Overall, the market looks poised to have a great spring and summer season.

Things have stabilized and appear to have turned the corner in the Myrtle Beach housing market. Unemployment remains a concern but has certainly shown signs of improvement. The current batch of inventory on the market is listed at a higher price than in previous years. If these properties turn into sales, the market outlook will change very fast.

Myrtle Beach Housing Market Summary:

Current Median Home Price: $177,000
1-Year Appreciation Rate: 1.7%
Unemployment Rate: 7.5%
1-Year Job Growth Rate: 3.4%
Population: 29,175
Median Household Income: $43,540

Myrtle Beach County Map:

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Aug. 30, 2018

What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’?

What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Aug. 30, 2018

Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing in 2019

Tuesday August 28th, 2018 For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that home sales will increase nicely in 2019. Below is a chart depicting the projections of each entity for the remainder of 2018, as well as for 2019.

As we can see, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association all believe that homes sales will increase steadily over the next year. If you are a homeowner who has considered selling your house recently, now may be the best time to put it on the market.

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Aug. 30, 2018

Why are Existing Home Sales Down?

Thursday August 30th, 2018 For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers,Pricing

The latest Existing Home Sales Report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that home sales have decreased for four consecutive months and are at their slowest pace in over two years. This has some industry leaders puzzled considering the fact that the economy is strengthening, unemployment is down, and wages are beginning to rise. This begs the question: “Where are the buyers?”

Actually, agents in the field of most communities are still seeing strong desire from prospective purchasers. They have a list of potential buyers ready to go if the right houses come on the market and they claim it is not a shortage of demand, but is instead a shortage of inventory that is causing the market to soften.

Why is there a shortage of inventory?

You only need to look at the graph below to understand:

New construction sales over the last ten years are far below historic numbers from 1995-2002.

A recent industry report looked at building permits and concluded:

“If construction over the past decade matched historic norms, accounting for population change, the country would have had 2.3 million more single-family home permits.”

That decade of not building enough homes is the primary reason for the concerns about today’s market.

Wait, weren’t we talking about ‘existing’ home sales?

Some may argue that NAR’s sales report deals with existing home sales and not new construction, and they would be correct. However, reports have shown that one of the main reasons why existing homeowners are not selling is because they can’t find homes that meet the needs of their current lifestyles. Historically, the upgrades in a newly constructed home were the answers to those needs.

Over the last decade, however, there were fewer homes built to satisfy this move-up seller. Consequently, there are many homeowners who stayed in their homes for a longer tenure, instead of putting their homes up for sale.

Bottom Line

As more new homes are being built, there will be more housing inventory to satisfy current demand which will cause prices to moderate and sales volumes to increase.

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Aug. 29, 2018

Ultimate Lounging For All Patios

Posted on August 28, 2018 by eddieandjulieboydblog

Many of us aren’t able to change the sizes and layouts of our patios or decks. We’re left to choose furniture and its arrangement, decide what to plant, and select other outdoor elements to make the space our own. Make tiny terraces feel larger and expansive decks more inviting with these tricks for styling your outdoor lounge.

Small Bistro Approximate size: 48 square feet (4.5 square meters) or smaller
Great for: Hanging out on your own or with one or two other people

If you’re starting with a deck, patio or balcony with a small footprint, most design challenges center on how to maximize the space. Steal a design trick from this contemporary terrace in London and stick to a light and bright color palette to visually open the space and make it feel larger than it actually is.

This cozy balcony in Stockholm makes an argument for getting the largest outdoor lounge your small patio will support. The homeowners squeezed a sectional sofa into their postage stamp-size terrace, creating enough seating to host a small group. Piles of pillows, a soft throw, a bistro table for drinks and a chevron outdoor rug make the space even more inviting.

Hanging chairs can be a great option if you have an awning or covered porch. They make a bold design statement and keep the floor clear. A single cloud-gray egg-shaped chair hung in the corner of a covered porch looks almost irresistible, encouraging one to curl up with a good book.

There are a few ways to approach a small, narrow space such as a skinny rooftop terrace or a side yard patio. This rooftop deck in New York uses wall-mounted planters to save floor space and adds lounge chair seating that is long but narrow. A hammock with a floor stand may not be practical to walk around, but it sure looks like a dreamy destination for an afternoon nap.Another strategy for narrow spaces is to use furniture, screens or medium-size plants to divide the space. For example, placing a bench seat running across the shorter side of a patio can help the space feel wider and less like a corridor.

Medium-Size Outdoor Living Room Approximate size: 120 square feet (11 square meters)
Great for: Kicking back with a small group

Combinations of furniture, such as a built-in bench paired with outdoor chairs or a sofa, often work well to allow flexibility, expand seating and open up more room for planting on medium-size patios or decks.

The designer of this southwest London backyard built bench seating into the planter to save space and create a cozy nook for a couple of people. A folding table and a pair of bright Acapulco chairs can be moved in to allow seating for additional guests.

This medium-size roof deck in London’s Kensington neighborhood also uses a combination of seating options to comfortably accommodate up to seven people. The designer included four cushy ottomans instead of a second outdoor sofa. This keeps the seating arrangement flexible and views of the garden and rooftops uninterrupted. The low-lying ottomans also open up space for a row of boxwoods potted in tall planters, a pleasing design feature of the terrace.

Decks that are 12 by 12 feet, plus or minus a foot or so, can be ideal for hosting a small group in a space that feels intimate rather than too spread out. If your existing hardscape feels larger than what you can use for a lounge, consider quartering off a section of it as a small group seating area.For example, this San Francisco backyard uses an L-shaped bench seat to define a lounge area around an outdoor table. The space feels cozy and inviting for four or five people to share a conversation.

Larger Entertaining SpotApproximate size: 168 square feet (15.6 square meters) or larger
Great for: Hosting a backyard party for six or more

One of the challenges of choosing the furniture layout and planting design for a large patio is making an expansive space feel more human-scale. For example, arranging large-scale outdoor seating in U-shaped or semicircular layouts, around a coffee table or fire pit, can make the space feel like a cozy, more inviting gathering place.

This expansive rooftop terrace in London, also shown in the previous photo, uses a U-shaped arrangement of sectional outdoor sofas to form an inviting lounge for a large group. The surrounding planters — filled with trimmed boxwood, pale pink and white geraniums, fragrant confederate jasmine and a small tree — encircle the seating area, enhancing the pleasant feeling of enclosure.

This garden in Sheffield, England, achieves a similarly intimate feeling in a large space with two semicircular sectional sofas arranged to face each other across a small table. This is a great spot to entertain guests on warm summer evenings.

Lowering the ceiling of an outdoor room can make an open area feel less exposed. In this backyard in Marin County in Northern California, a movable shade sail set on wires provides cover from the sun and makes the space feel more intimate.Other ways to lower the ceiling of your outdoor room: Build a pergola, plant trees to provide a leafy canopy or hang crisscrossing string lights overhead.

Transcending the Median: Examining Success in Real Estate

Posted on Aug 27 2018 - 1:51pm by Housecall

By Frederick Peters, CEO of Warburg Realty

What do real estate agents really earn? Every year the National Association of REALTORS® releases data on the median income of its members. For 2017, the median income for real estate agents countrywide was just under $40,000, while the median income for experienced brokers is over $100,000. Of course, there are many variables which go into these number. Those agents who have qualified to be brokers almost always earn more than salespeople, and agents with broker’s licenses who have been in the business over 15 years tend to earn far more than their newer colleagues.

Every year, the study brings to mind how little most newcomers know about making a career out of a real estate brokerage, and how much harder it is to succeed than they think it is.

The exam rooms for the New York state real estate salesperson’s exam are always full. Of those taking the exam, maybe 50 percent maximum will stay in the business more than a couple of years, and of those 50 percent, maybe another 40 to 50 percent will actually make a decent living. Because the bar for entry is so low, and because the job looks easy from the outside, many people want to get in on the easy money. After all, prospective agents have said to me many times over the years, how hard can it be? I used to say—half in jest—that the public looks at brokers in Manhattan and sees a fur coat, a ring of keys and a big check. If only it were so easy…

During almost 40 years in the business, I have seen some stunning successes and a lot of failure. While I can’t offer a formula to guarantee the former, I can make some observations about what makes people successful in real estate:

Great agents are not ashamed. You can’t succeed in a job you are embarrassed to have. Sure, it’s true that agents don’t have the best reputation, but I always urge that we make it our business to elevate that reputation with every client interaction. Most of the agents I know adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. If you cannot say with pride that you are a residential agent, you probably won’t get too far trying to succeed as one.

Great agents know how to mine their spheres. Great agents build a powerful network of referrals. But how? The answer: it is different for everyone. Social media is great if you are a whiz, but useless if it’s not intuitive and fun for you. Do you love giving big parties or intimate dinners? Are you brimming over with market data and tactical advice to share? Any one of these serves the purpose of keeping you connected to once and future clients. Whatever you choose, it has to be an intuitive fit for you. If you don’t like doing it, you won’t do it, so it won’t work.

Great agents get back up again. In this business, you'll get knocked to the ground often. My rule: give yourself a day—then bounce back. You can’t stay down if you want to succeed.

Great agents self start. It’s not your company’s responsibility to give you buyers or hand you exclusives. In my career, I never once had a deal handed to me by either of the companies I worked for as an agent. I worked day and night to build a sphere of contacts to whom I demonstrate my competence and commitment. If you're not self-reliant and always figuring out how you can do it better, this line of work is probably not for you. It’s a 24/7/365 affair and the ball is always in your court. Win or lose, your success as a real estate agent is up to you!

This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of RISMedia.

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Aug. 24, 2018

10 Surefire Ways To Boost Curb Appeal

10 Surefire Ways To Boost Your Curb Appeal

Posted on August 23, 2018 by eddieandjulieboydblog

There’s no need to buy a new house or take on an extensive remodel to get the curb appeal you want. There are many ways to approach your exterior to give it a serious update without a serious overhaul. These are my 10 favorite tips for you to boost your house’s first impression.

1. Stairs. If you update the stairs leading up to your front door, it’s amazing how much of a statement you can make. To beef up the entrance without building a whole new porch, consider a tiered stair design like this one in Boston to give your entrance more presence.

2. Railings. A new railing at the front of your house can really transform its look. Choose a style that reflects your taste. It doesn’t necessarily have to match the style of your house, as eclectic-style homes are the norm these days. Besides, none of us is truly 100 percent one type of style.

3. Overhangs. By adding a stylish overhang above your front door, not only are you adding something functional to shield you from the sun and rain, you are adding character to the front of your house. Get creative with your overhang and incorporate some architectural screens like this home in Denver.

4. Materials. Covering your house in a new veneer and siding can breathe fresh life into your exterior. You can layer on brick or stone veneer to bring substance to the front of your home. Also, consider the underside of your overhang — adding tongue and groove cedar can raise your front porch to a new level.

5. Pathways. You don’t need to spend a fortune on all new landscaping. Start with an interesting walkway to your house and slowly work on the surrounding landscape to get it to where you want it to be.

6. Soft and hard landscaping. If you want to take on a bigger project, adding soft and hard landscaping is one of the most effective ways to transform the front of your home. It’s best if you work with a landscape designer to come up with a cohesive plan for your walkway, stairs, plants and flowers. This takes some planning and it can be costly, but it’s satisfying to witness the transformation.

7. Paint. A simple paint job for the front of your home can work wonders. There are a lot of computer programs that let you see the exterior of your house in various color combinations. Find the combo you love most and go for it. If you grow tired of it, you can always change it.

8. House numbers. Adding new house numbers is a simple way to make an instant impact on the exterior of your home. Besides just picking out new numbers, consider where they will work and look the best. It might be a different location than your current house numbers.

9. Front doors. If your budget lets you update just one thing at a time, you may want to start with your front door. Consider choosing something that lets light into the interior of your house. That serves dual purposes, by changing the feel of the outside of your home and altering the inside too.

10. Lighting. It’s amazing how much lighting can transform a space, even on the outside. Consider wall sconces, overhead lighting and path lights for maximum impact.

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