The Wall Street Journal - Mansion Section

Wanna get top dollars for your house? Make sure you mow your lawn!

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The researchers determined that on average, a home with excellent curb appeal (the look of the house from the sidewalk) sold for 7 percent more than a house in the same neighborhood with poor curb appeal. In slow real estate markets (when buyers can afford to be choosier) that premium rose to as high as 14 percent.

Check out the full article here: https://on.wsj.com/2Gqx3Jl

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