You can repaint the entire exterior, landscape to perfection, and even buy new patio furniture but sometimes no matter how great your efforts to increase the curb appeal on your home, the untidy house next door (or even one down the street) can pose a major challenge to getting your home sold. This problem has become even more common over the past few years as foreclosures rates have risen. Houses that are abandoned or bank owned become neglected; the lawn and plants are overgrown, the shutters are falling apart, and there’s trash left all over the yard.