Cemeteries and Parking Lots ~ One REALTOR'S Perspective

I agree with you....beautiful. And it's funny how I notice these cemetaries now, there are many people who won't live by one.

Nothing wrong with a parking lot with a view.  Cemeteries could be great neighbors.  They never throw loud parties.

You know me Mona, my head is filled with "useless drivel" that's just dying to get out.

Sort of on the same subject, but when you drive down a highway you haven't been on for awhile, and you see all that new construction--whole subdivisions, shopping malls, etc.--it's a little frightening to me. In California, so much good agricultural land was lost during the housing boom.

That parking lot has been there a long, long time.  When I used to come up here to vacation I would often go up there and get supplies.  Always enjoyed the view and the almost constant breeze.  I thought if this is what the grocery parking lot is like,  I know I want to live here.

I used to work at a cemetery so living next to one wouldn't bother me.  The cemetery I worked at was like an 80 acre park, a peaceful place for walking, bicycle riding, and watching the birds and squirrels.  Usually cemeteries have been there for generations and were originally built just outside of town.  After years of growth the town often surrounds the cemetery.  

There are many grocery stores at which I can shop, but I choose to go to a particular one that has prime views of Lake Michigan.  Grocery shopping is such a chore, but when I come out of the store and see the lovely lake views, I am glad it was built there! 

Mona, this sounds terrible but I never noticed that you work in Waynesville. My was actually in the historic downtown several years ago. Even contemplated a move there but found Franklin TN to be a better fit for us. It is a beautiful area. Small world.

Mona I had to laugh...I've thought the same thing many a time. We installed a bench over looking a valley for my parents.....and it's the best real estate in St Cloud Mn.  I'm sure my folks like the view!

It seems it is important for there to be a balance.... and there are certain value that come into play as well.. A very thought provoking post.

I recently had a buyer say "it was such a lovely drive" and that always makes me happy to know it's a nice drive on the way to those great lake views we have to offer.

Mona - "Realtor Brain".  It's not my Realtor Brain that's so bad, it's the lawyer brain I gained my first year of law school that really changed the way I looked at everything.

There are many beautiful place in this country.  None as beautiful as the place we call home.

Highest and best use does indeed sometimes mean... leave it undeveloped. We need the visual relief, let alone the ability of the land to soak up water and give back clean air. Parks, agricultural areas... we need them all. Thanks for the beautiful photo and glimpse into your corner of the world.

Mona, if I ever go that way again, I'll give you a buzz.