The Coolest Curb Appeal From Across the US

HGTV Magazine is taking you on a cross-country curb appeal tour. What's your favorite look from your home state?

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Alabama

“We almost didn’t look at this house — it was blah beige, and the front was covered in ivy. But we did, and since we added siding painted modern gray, box columns and railings, we love coming home to it!” say Birmingham, Alabama homeowners Jamie Thomas and Ivan Skripnik.

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Alabama

“We added a second story in 2015, and we wanted it to really blend in. False jasmine that crawls up the columns and old-school seating make it seem like the house has always looked this way,” say Birmingham, Alabama homeowners Raegan and Alan Bellenger.

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Alabama

“The sweeping lawn and serpentine sidewalk going up to the front caught our eye immediately, and that yellow door jumped out, too. Together, they pull you right in!” say Birmingham, Alabama homeowners Kathy and David Shows.

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Alabama

“To play up the clean, symmetrical style of our Colonial revival, we accentuated it with a row of boxwood. Filling up the beds with ground cover keeps the hedges from looking too formal,” say Birmingham, Alabama homeowners Andrea and Goodloe White.

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Arizona

“When I bought this bungalow, the exterior was clad in manufactured rock, which I removed to reveal the original stucco. I think the home’s first owners would be proud," says Phoenix, Arizona homeowner Carol Crockett.

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Arizona

“One of our favorite features of the house is the French doors. Open them up and you can relax in the fresh air even when you’re inside," say Phoenix, Arizona homeowners Jennifer and Brennan Watkins.

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Arizona

“When we met this charming house, it was love at first sight. A storm damaged the front and roof in 2008, but we’ve brought them back to their former selves," say Phoenix, Arizona homeowners Robert Betnar and Thomas Vigil.

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California

Debbi and Randy Hoffman's 1922 Pasadena, California home has all of its original features. They bought it in 1999 and say, "other than the arbor and picket fences we added, it looks just as it did in the '20s."

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California

Michele and Michael Downing purchased their 1923 Pasadena, California home in 1999, but painted their front door a cool shade of cranberry a few years ago. "It looks classic, just like the house's Colonial style," they say.

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California

Homeowners Roma and Terry Kiser bought their 1923 Pasadena, California home in 1972. They say, "the tumbled stone path, which we added about three years ago, gives our stucco house so much more character."

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California

Carrie and Eric Ancker bought their 1911 Pasadena, California home a century after it was originally built, but you'd never know from its maintained exterior. "One of our first projects was swapping the front door," they say. "It captures the home's Craftsman style, but the color is a surprising twist."

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Connecticut

“This cottage was light yellow when we bought it, but its most charming details — the white fence, the window boxes, and the brackets — stand out so much more against the gray paint we chose,” say Fairfield, Connecticut homeowners Stephanie and Richard Baumer.

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Connecticut

“Although our home’s symmetry gives it a sense of formality, it still feels welcoming. We’ve talked about adding shutters to complement the clean lines. For now, flower-filled window boxes do the trick,” say Fairfield, Connecticut homeowners Kelsey and Duncan Banfield.

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Connecticut

“Of all the homes we looked at, we never thought we’d fall in love with the oldest one. Its fairy-tale qualities instantly won us over, despite the overgrown landscaping we had to replace,” say Fairfield, Connecticut homeowners Carmina and Anthony Morro.

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Florida

Jeannie and Robert McLean bought their 1927 Tampa, Florida home in 1995. They say, "We love all the windows and awnings on our pink Mediterranean revival. It's a true Tampa house."

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Florida

Ashley and David Germain bought their 1908 Tampa, Florida house in 2005. They say, "The wide porch is our favorite thing about the house. We also like the glass pattern on the front door."

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Florida

Meg Russell and Thad Bereday bought their 1912 Tampa, Florida home in 2003. They say. "We call the house a 'Craftsman Tudor bungalow.' We've never seen another one like it!"

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Florida

Laurie and Duncan Elliott bought their 1917 Tampa, Florida house in 1998. They say, "We adore the large trees that shade our lot and the pretty brick steps leading to the front porch."

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Florida

This 3,000 sq. ft. Jacksonville, Florida home was built in 1911 and bought in 2010. The house has 40-plus original windows in varying shapes and sizes, including one with stained glass (not pictured).

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Florida

"Even though our home is newly built, we designed it with the surrounding historic neighborhood in mind," say Jacksonville, Florida homeowners Karie and Joseph Kovacocy. "It has modern amenities but really suits the location."

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Florida

"Only two families owned this house before us, and its charm is still very much intact," says homeowner Teresa Wood. "The traditional red-brick facade and spacious front porch remind my husband, Joe, of his childhood home." By extending the walkway into a brick parking pad, the Woods created space for cars without compromising the Jacksonville, Florida house’s character.

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Florida

“This house used to be mustard yellow, but it’s Mediterranean in style, so I wanted to paint it white like houses you’d find in Greece or coastal Spain," says Orlando, Florida homeowner Briana Lang. "It’s one of the first changes I made.”

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Florida

“Since repainting, we love our exterior more than ever," say Orlando, Florida homeowners Christine and Joe Persaud. "We felt a little nervous about the colors at first because they’re bold, but they make the house look so happy.”

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Florida

“We love the way our home merges modern and farmhouse styles," say Orlando, Florida homeowners Ashley and Sean Dishman. "The biggest changes we’ve made have been out front. We added the brick path and new grass and plants.”

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Florida

“My late wife, Joan, and I designed this house using our past homes and other homes in the area as inspiration," says Orlando, Florida homeowner Pat Dougherty. "My favorite thing about it is the big covered porch. I can sit outside even when it’s raining.”

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Georgia

Atlanta homeowner Kathlee Kohl says, "I painted the front door blue to brighten up the entrance. And I like the rockers because they make the house feel so welcoming."

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Georgia

Atlanta homeowners Tim and Lindsey say, "We fell in love with the Cape Cod style and the paint colors. We added the retaining wall — the granite matches the house's original basement-level walls."

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Georgia

Atlanta homeowners Jim and Kimberly Steele say, "The neighborhood has such an eclectic feel. No two houses are the same. We love our small front yard with the picket fence — it complements our cottage."

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Idaho

“This Colonial wasn’t even for sale, but we loved its high portico and giant yard so much that we wrote letters to the owners until they let us do a walk-through. Eventually our enthusiasm won them over,” say Boise, Idaho homeowners Paula and John Kluksdal.

Idaho

“We were drawn to our home’s classic, timeless look, with its symmetrical shape, simple portico, and shutter-clad windows. The pretty blue color made it even more irresistible," say Boise, Idaho homeowners Susanne and McKay Cunningham.

Idaho

"The previous owner had painted the house taupe with cream trim, and the three types of siding—clapboard, board-and-batten, and cedar shakes—blended together. Our new two-shades-of-gray-plus-white-trim paint scheme makes these special details pop," say Boise, Idaho homeowners Catie and Will Wardwell.

Idaho

“The mix of gray siding and natural cedar shingles makes our house unique, but our favorite things are the stone piers. We’ve never seen another Craftsman-style house with ones like these," say Boise, Idaho homeowners Elizabeth Bisgard and Gabriel Hamilton.

Massachusetts

“I was immediately drawn to this home’s elegant look, even though it was covered in overgrown vines," says Newton, Massachusetts homeowner Kate Wendt. "The wide entry, the symmetrical windows, and the columns make it seem so stately.”

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Massachusetts

“This home was just what we wanted: a beautiful Victorian with lots of potential—your classic money pit," joke Newton, Massachusetts homeowners Laura Riley and Scott Henderson. "Restoring it has taken us 23 years and counting.”

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Massachusetts

“We tore down the moldy 1950s ranch house that stood here to build our own contemporary Craftsman," say Newton, Massachusetts homeowners Risa and Steve Aronson. "There’s nothing more welcoming than its open front porch.”

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Massachusetts

“Since we built our home in a charming, architecturally diverse town, we didn’t want it to look brand-new," say Newton, Massachusetts homeowners Amy Cody and John Furst. "Design choices like the sloped roofline and the stone facade and chimney give it a sense of history.”

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Michigan

“This was the old, ugly house on the block when we bought it," say Detroit, Michigan homeowners Karen and Kevin O’Keefe. "The brick was painted bright orange! We did a total reno and changed the colors to match a cute home we spotted while visiting Mackinac Island up north."

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Michigan

“Our favorite thing about our home is the color—it shakes up the neutral neighborhood," say Detroit, Michigan homeowners Katie and Jason Blazek. Jason painted the house’s HardiePlank siding over five weekends using a 2-inch brush. “Although we updated the house’s architecture, we wanted it to look like it was painted by hand in the 1940s,” Katie says.

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Michigan

“It took nearly a year of house-hunting to find this Queen Anne beaut," say Detroit, Michigan homeowners Wendy and Dennis Richardville. "The porch, which has a cool stone foundation, is our go-to place when we want to relax.”

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Michigan

“We were practically sold on this house before even stepping inside," say Detroit, Michigan homeowners Kelley and Scott Foess. Charming touches like the brackets, the shake siding, and the glass front door make it feel incredibly homey.” The Foesses overhauled the yard, reseeding the lawn and trimming the overgrown boxwoods along the walkway into small mounds.

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Minnesota

Kathy Spraitz and Mike Swanson bought their 1899 Minneapolis, Minnesota home in 1999, but there was the one element that really caught their eye. “We bought this porch, and the house came with it. It’s still our favorite feature,” they say.

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Minnesota

Homeowners Britt and Christopher Dougall bought their 1902 Minneapolis, Minneapolis home in 1993, and since then they’ve repainted the exterior and rebuilt the porch. “Now they’re two of our favorite things about it,” they say.

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Minnesota

Jennifer Post and Murray Snyder bought their 1903 Minneapolis, Minnesota home in 2007, and say “the circular window on the second floor is one of our favorite details, along with the swing.”

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Missouri

“We bought this gem from someone who had flipped it,” say St. Louis, Missouri homeowners Holly and Kory Kunze. “It’s an old house with an updated exterior, and, combined with its location in a cute, walkable neighborhood, we were sold on the spot.”

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Missouri

“This blue beauty has seen a lot! We love its historic Colonial style and the copper portico roof with its blue green patina,” say St. Louis, Missouri homeowners Kristen and Chris Hite. “We tried to play up the home’s simple yet dignified look in the landscaping.”

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Missouri

“Our handsome house isn’t the biggest on the block, but it makes a statement thanks to its unique-for-the-neighborhood combo of stucco and cedar shakes,” say St. Louis, Missouri, homeowners Pam and Peter Leritz. “We think it feels inviting and cozy.”

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Missouri

“We’ve barely changed anything since moving in last spring,” say St. Louis, Missouri homeowners Lindsey and Justin Graves. “We adore how Southern the porch looks as well as the green front door, which is just the hit of color the house needs.”

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New Jersey

Maryann and Jim McNamara bought their 1935 Bergen County, New Jersey home in 1986. "The little details of our home delight us the most: the Juliet balcony, the front door with side windows and the stone walkway."

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New Jersey

“We didn’t like the outside of this house at first," say Essex County, New Jersey homeowners Sally and Joe Monaghan. "The porch was screened in, the paint colors drab, and the shrubs overgrown. But as we’ve painted it and added new plants, the exterior has become our favorite part.”

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New Jersey

“Our home’s stacked shape drew us in from the curb," say Essex County, New Jersey homeowners Danielle and Tom Foley. "It’s interesting yet simple. Since we changed the color from boring beige to mossy green, it looks even better."

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New Jersey

“Over the nearly three decades we’ve lived here, our home has gone from the ugly duckling on the block—with pink awnings and rusty posts—to a swan,” say proud Essex County, New Jersey homeowners Dinah and Andrew Lyktey.

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New Jersey

“Our porch was practically falling apart for the first several years we lived here," say Essex County, New Jersey homeowners Dona and Chris Wagner. "When we finally gave it a facelift with new lattice, railings, and balusters, it transformed the entire house.”

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New York

“This was the first place we looked at, and it wasn’t even finished when we peeked in. But we loved how welcoming the bungalow style felt — so much so that we called the builder immediately and bought it that day!” say Saratoga Springs, New York homeowners Mylea and Buzz Aldrich.

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New York

“We wanted our new build to look at home in our neighborhood, where houses have lots of character. Details like the barn roof in front, the decorative window by the door, and two kinds of siding make it special,” say Saratoga Springs, New York homeowners Stacey and Andrew Barrick.

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New York

“The house was white when we bought it. Everyone said, ‘It’s always been white!’ Once we added the red and gold, we got so many compliments, even from people who’ve lived in the neighborhood for decades,” say Saratoga Springs, New York homeowners Suzanne and Max Birdsall.

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New York

“We love that our stucco house is brighter than traditional Tudors, which often have thick wood beams on the front. We fell for its quaint storybook details, like the stone wall and the brick path,” say Saratoga Springs, New York homeowners Barbara Frank and Rick Guior.

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North Carolina

“This house has so much character that you almost can’t tell it’s new construction,” say Charlotte, North Carolina homeowners Brit and Zack Drozda. “It makes our day when people walking by compliment the porch and front door. We honestly wouldn’t change a thing.”

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North Carolina

“With its multi-gable roof, two styles of siding, and pergola-topped porch, our house is interesting to look at from every angle,” say Charlotte, North Carolina homeowners Michelle and Kelly Frenzel. “We’ve loved all its quirks from the start.” To keep the cedar pergola over the porch low fuss, the Frenzels left it plant-free. It still offers just a bit of shade.

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North Carolina

“We’re only the second owners of this corner-lot charmer, which we painted yellow shortly after moving in,” say Charlotte, North Carolina homeowners Susie and Jerry Jernigan. “We especially love our non-gardener’s yard of easy-care plants.” Wrought iron embellishments decorate the chimneys. Susie believes they are S’s for the original owners’ last name.

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North Carolina

“Because we built our home in a historic neighborhood, we merged our contemporary tastes with traditional architecture,” say Charlotte, North Carolina homeowners Heather McLarney and Christopher Kosa. “The result is a mash-up style we call modern Craftsman.”

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Ohio

“The outside of this center hall Colonial looked totally different when we bought it. We changed the colors from gray and black to blue, rebuilt the porch and the front steps, and overhauled the landscaping,” say Cleveland, Ohio, homeowners Nancy Dobras and Anne Geary.

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Ohio

“The houses on our street are all different. The color and shape of this one — with its sharp angles and bay window — sold us. We couldn’t say no to the large front lawn or the sandstone path either,” say homeowners Cleveland, Ohio Patricia and Isaac Barley.

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Ohio

“We’ve always liked this neighborhood’s history. Our small cul-de-sac was built on former castle grounds. We were thrilled to score this American Colonial charmer and painted it yellow and red to make it even more inviting,” say Cleveland, Ohio homeowners Meg and Pat Duffy.

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Ohio

“It’s no surprise we loved this almost-century-old home at first sight. Green is Renée’s favorite color! Plus, we appreciated the architectural details, like the eyelid dormer, the trellis, and the cedar shake siding,” say Cleveland, Ohio homeowners Renée and Jim Nieberding.

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Rhode Island

“I’ve always liked the traditional look of Tudor homes. After buying this one, I uprooted all of the landscaping except for three trees, one of which is the kousa dogwood on the left side of the yard,” says Providence, Rhode Island homeowner Drew Osler.

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Rhode Island

"Our bungalow’s big front porch is one of our favorite things about it. We love how the front door is set off to the side—not in the middle—which maximizes seating space,” say Providence, Rhode Island homeowners Mark Kershaw and Michael Sutila.

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Rhode Island

“We love that our house is unlike any other on the street. It looks like it came from a different era! The peaks and gables give it so much character, as do original details like the glass- and ironwork,” say Providence, Rhode Island homeowners Merrilyn and Bill Parry.

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Rhode Island

“Although this home needed work, we couldn’t resist the 1920s architecture and walkable location. We painted it sage green first, then this gray with faint violet undertones.” say Providence, Rhode Island homeowners Christine Lamar and Thomas J. Skouras.

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Tennessee

“Even though we built our house, it’s in a historic neighborhood, so we wanted it to fit in. We love all its cottage-y touches, like the window boxes, the brick path and the cutouts on the shutters,” say Knoxville, Tennessee homeowners Chris and Colleen Austin.

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Tennessee

“We dreaded the idea of buying a house that needed a full renovation, and this one was in bad shape. But we were smitten by its old-fashioned slate roof and the oversize window box, and we could see the home’s potential, even if it would take lots of work,” say Knoxville, Tennessee homeowners Chris and Bethann Williams.

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Tennessee

“When I bought this house, the whole thing was painted white. Choosing a few different shades of beige for the siding added dimension and highlighted the home’s charming Craftsman style,” says Knoxville, Tennessee homeowner Tim Helton.

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Tennessee

“Many houses on our street are registered as historic places. It’s so picturesque, like living in a Norman Rockwell painting. We love the way the buttery yellow of our house looks against all the greenery around it,” say Knoxville, Tennessee homeowners Kim and Shannon McCullock.

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Texas

“Since we built our home in one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods, we didn’t want it to look brand-new. We love that most people think it’s always been here," say Austin, Texas homeowners Sarah and Jason Williams.

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Texas

“Our painted red porch floor, combined with the dormer on the roof, makes our bungalow a charmer," say Austin, Texas homeowners Josie and Mark Jesser.

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Texas

"This house had been a college rental for 30 years! Needless to say, the landscaping and the paint needed some TLC," say Austin, Texas homeowners Lynne Hohlfeld and Michael Crockett.

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Texas

“The color of this house—teal with a hint of gray—was one of the first things that drew us to it. The stone walkway and cute square windows up top didn’t hurt either," say Austin, Texas homeowners Kelsey and Scott Evans.

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Texas

“We expanded the back of the house but kept the facade and chimney the same, since the cottage charm is what drew us here in the first place," say San Antonia, Texas homeowners Jamie and John Bloodsworth.

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Texas

“We used to live down the street, and we always admired this house’s symmetrical Craftsman architecture and earthy paint colors," say San Antonio, Texas homeowners Rachel and Greg Chaney.

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Texas

“When we bought this fixer-upper, we knew there was a charmer beneath the old siding. Once we replaced the rotted spots, we couldn’t wait to paint the entire thing black," say San Antonio, Texas homeowners Lori and Joel Dunlap.

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Texas

“The limestone wall along the porch is our favorite thing about the exterior. Abundant in Texas Hill Country, this type of rock gives our home a sense of place,” say San Antonio, Texas homeowners Elizabeth and Madison Marceau.

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Texas

“We used to live three doors down and were lucky enough to get this home before it hit the market," say Dallas, Texas homeowners Amber and Kevin Edwards. "The sweet yellow exterior made it our favorite house on the block.”

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Texas

“The front yard has changed the most over the years," say Dallas, Texas homeowners Donna and Mark Herbener. "What started as boring foundation plantings have grown into a garden with a life of its own."

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Texas

“We were originally drawn to this home’s fieldstone front, which stands out among the many brick ones in the area," say Dallas, Texas homeowners Erin and Kevin Galyean. "Then when we stepped on the porch, we were sold.”

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Virginia

“We’re both from Southern California, and this house, with its stone details, painted brick, and red front door, felt quintessentially East Coast, which is such a nice change for us,” say Alexandria, Virginia homeowners Katie and Chris Smith.

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Virginia

“After years as a rental, this house was a disaster. Luckily it still had some great features—a hilltop location, beautiful stonework on the facade, and a stone retaining wall—that helped us see its potential,” say Alexandria, Virginia homeowners Joan and Robert Gotwald.

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Virginia

“We love our home’s cedar siding. We’re thankful nature makes a wood that doesn’t rot! Since Paige is a professional landscape designer, we keep the front yard tidy. But in the backyard, anything goes,” say Alexandria, Virginia homeowners Paige and Scott McIntosh.

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Virginia

“The sharp pitch of the roof makes our house look like a quaint English cottage, so we kept the landscaping informal. Painted pale yellow, our house is warm and welcoming, like our neighborhood,” say Alexandria, Virginia homeowners Cynthia Westlund and Christopher May.

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Washington

“This Cape Cod-style home is one of a kind in the neighborhood — and it couldn’t be more charming. It feels like you’re being welcomed right in when you walk by,” say Seattle, Washington homeowners Alexis and Donald Gill.

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Washington

“This house was built almost a hundred years ago to mimic the Cotswold cottages of England. The biggest change we made was redoing the roof with cedar shingles bent to look like the originals," say Seattle, Washington homeowners Nick Agoff and Jean-François Godbout.

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Washington

“We’re both from the East Coast, so we like that this home feels more Colonial than most in this area. The listing actually called the house ‘East Coast meets Seattle,’ which felt like a sign,” say Seattle, Washington homeowners Hillary Liss and Bill Brewster.

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Washington

“With cedar shake siding and a Craftsman-style door, this home felt like the cozy beach cottage we left on nearby Bainbridge Island to move back to the city,” say Seattle, Washington homeowners Octavia Chambliss and Jon Zulauf.

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