Denver Homeowners Agree on Value of Trees

After reading a recent article about the value of adding trees to a home, Denver homeowners might agree with poet Joyce Kilmer who wrote, "I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree." Most already know that trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape and a boost to the environment, but the benefits of trees can also be pleasing to the wallet. Properly placing, planting and maintaining trees can actually save money by lowering energy costs. In the summer they provide shade to reduce air conditioning costs; in the winter they block wind to lower heating costs.

An added boost is that they help increase property value as well. Studies show that properly maintained full-grown trees can raise a property's value by 7-19%. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, each large front yard tree can add one percent to a house's sale price. This research reinforces our own observations that potential homebuyers seem to be more attracted to homes with nice landscaping. Trees can frame a home and really make your property stand out from the others.

If you're a Denver homeowner, you might want to make sure you've got a few nice trees growing in your yard. Any money you invest in trees now will definitely enhance the beauty of your home and may bring a nice financial benefit to you in the future. For further information, you can go to www.arborday.org, which provides help on selecting the right spot to plant trees and also has information on the best trees to plant for our Colorado climate.

If you're thinking about buying a Denver home, our team of real estate experts at The Bandy Team can help you find a perfect home with great landscaping that should appreciate in value for you, too. We'll answer your questions and show you some terrific values on homes in Aurora, real estate in Castle Rock, including the two communities of homes in Castle Pines; and properties in the Denver Metro Area, including a wide variety of affordable homes in Littleton.

Marianne Bandy

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