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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/rss/blogs/activity/Sioux_City---34337]]></link><description><![CDATA[Trulia Voices ]]></description><language><![CDATA[en-us]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Spring is here and a great time to talk curb appeal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/blog/michele_ott/2009/05/spring_is_here_and_a_gre]]></link><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><a href="http://images.trulia.com/blogimg/6/5/f/4/171645_1241620465593_o.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 5px; BORDER-TOP: black 5px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: black 5px; WIDTH: 500px; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 5px" alt="" src="http://images.trulia.com/blogimg/6/5/f/4/171645_1241620465593_b.jpg" _height="75" _width="75"></a><br><br><br>Ever heard the saying “first impression makes a lasting impression”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If your home lacks curb appeal the first impression may mean they keep on going and don’t even get out of their car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Your home maybe pristine and beautiful on the inside but the outside curb appeal is what draws that buyer into your home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Homeowners end up so concerned with the appearance of the inside of the house they neglect the outside of the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Lets start with a “wow” factor on the outside of your home so buyers are waiting with anticipation to see the rest of the property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Drive through your neighborhood and check out the homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Which one’s stand out for the right reason’s?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Is it the paint job, nice walkway, flowers, well-manicured lawn, and nice front door?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If you are strapped for money!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Try painting the front door and/or paint the trim of the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Flowers can bring color to your yard for a small price and getting a little dirty pays off in a big way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>There are ways to make your house shine without breaking the bank. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Make the effort to spruce up the outside so the buyers will come inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The payback value will be worth the time, effort and money you put into giving your home curb appeal.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">To view a curb appeal list of things you can do click here.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Stop by my website by <a href="http://www.micheleott.com/">clicking here.</a></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Thanks for reading.</font></p>]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 May 2009 07:39:26 PDT]]></pubDate><author><![CDATA[Michele Ott]]></author></item></channel></rss>
