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One of the saddest things I’ve see done to a home is the construction of a large and unsightly addition. Many homeowners focus on the inside of the home addition during the design phase and pay little attention to the exterior design. As a result, they often end up with an addition that looks like a large tumour hanging off the side of the main home. In some cases, the tumour is larger than the house itself.

Though the finished home with its attached addition gives more living space, it often provides a negative return on investment and can make the home more difficult to sell. Buyers care a great deal about the home’s exterior, and consequently, they want to purchase a home that offers style and symmetry. Curb appeal is half the battle for attracting homebuyers. An addition that fails to meld into the existing home can detract from a home’s overall curb appeal.

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