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curb appeal

noun

Definition of curb appeal

: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street

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Highlights of this impeccably restored four-bedroom, four-bathroom beauty include a three-story staircase, original stained glass, intricate woodwork, three working fireplaces, a dreamy front porch, and heaps and heaps of curb appeal. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "This Historic Victorian in Beautiful St. Augustine is Dripping with Character," 23 Aug. 2019 Front door: Giving the front door a new paint and color is another easy way to enhance curb appeal, said Caroline Harmon, trends and style analyst for retailer Lowe’s. Andria Cheng, USA TODAY, "Want to boost your home's curb appeal before putting it up for sale? Follow these rules," 12 Aug. 2019 Recently remodeled, the cul-de-sac residence adds some curb appeal with red clay tile and turquoise casement windows. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez shops around 1920s hacienda in Laurel Canyon," 9 Aug. 2019 Listing agent Lauren Dito with Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living describes the home as stately with great curb appeal and beautiful finishes. Lisa Zapalac, Houston Chronicle, "Amenity-rich Southampton home is open today, July 7," 7 July 2019 The San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore has the curb appeal of a granny flat. Michael J. Bailey, BostonGlobe.com, "In Milan, a low-tech saunter through a mecca of high fashion," 18 June 2019 How to Choose The Right Roofing Material As more homeowners have learned to embrace the merits of curb appeal, roofs can be one way to achieve that goal on a broad scale. Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, "What Type of Roofing Material Is Right for Your Home?," 3 July 2019 Here are five effective ways to boost your home’s curb appeal this spring. 1. Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Angie’s List: How to improve your curb appeal," 3 June 2019 Your roof creates up to 40% of your home’s curb appeal and boosts resale value. Good Housekeeping, "GH Seal Spotlight: GAF Roofing," 5 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of curb appeal

1975, in the meaning defined above

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