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How Important is Mature Landscaping to You?

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Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE

Mature landscaping is a question I ask somebody looking to relocate to The Villages, Florida.  We have it all here where in the north homes were built 20 to 30 years ago and back then they did their best to save trees to today where they clear cut 100’s of acres for building new homes.  In my opinion it just feels different when the skyline is filled with both oak and palm trees versus new short palm trees and no mature trees.

It’s not about me but want to share, I live in the north end, maybe it’s my Pennsylvania, Maryland background growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southern Pennsylvania.  I love trees and have a 50-foot oak tree in my back yard and most of my neighbors have mature trees.  When we bought our home the original sales agreement and plans were in the home, it shows planting my oak tree in 1993 and another on my property that might be 30 feet.

Want the full effect of mature landscaping?  Let me know we will find it!

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

Touchstone Real Estate

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

www.DickBetts.com

 

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. The Villages has many opportunities. Look for your phone to start ringing from citizens of Chicago looking to flee. Just saying. Enjoy your day.

Apr 06, 2023 04:57 AM
Leanne Smith

So sad to read of the recent election results.  What a shame such a great city will continue to decline. It will be like New York City.

Apr 06, 2023 07:36 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Wayne Martin I'm ready!  Sent them my way I will glad to help them!

Apr 06, 2023 05:05 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think that mature landscaping is very good for the environment and every community should have plenty of it.  I wouldn't want to have to maintain it myself though, haha.

Apr 06, 2023 05:29 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Some people love landscaped with no trees and some love trees - I have clients who specifically said "we don't want anything flat and boring" but others love that look.

Apr 06, 2023 05:30 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

In areas that get hit by hurricanes, a lot of mature trees take a beating. 

Apr 06, 2023 05:37 AM
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I’m fine either way. They each have their pros and cons. With all of the weather we have been receiving, I wish the old oak tree I have was 30-40 foot shorter. I do like older trees, but there is a potential for loss. I like newer landscaping around the house though. I’ve been pruning the holly bushes, boxwoods, and taxus’ and wish they were 20 years younger. So to sum it up I think of landscaping as the greenery around the house, and trees as their own greenery.

Apr 06, 2023 05:54 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I always discuss this with my buyers when comparing new con with resale. This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. 

Have a super fantastic week! Bill Salvatore with AEP

 

Apr 06, 2023 06:14 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

The plantings, that some people call the 'ginger bread' of the property makes for better eye appeal, as well as the increased value it brings to the home.

Apr 06, 2023 06:39 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Mature landscaping out here may include a tree or too, but usually colored gravel and plants constructed from metal artwork.  Desert landscaping is quite different than the Midwest with all its trees, green lawns and flowers.

Apr 06, 2023 07:38 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Leanne Smith wish I had a little of what you have along with keeping my trees!

Apr 06, 2023 08:09 AM
Leanne Smith

Fortunately we have a Mondel Pine in our front yard that is probably 30 years old. Also we have a tree line running south to north along part of our property. The  trees are Mesquite and Palo Verde. Our home is nearly 40 years old. The original owners planted a few trees.

Apr 06, 2023 08:37 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Ed Silva in many of the property description include "mature landscaping" as an added features.

Apr 06, 2023 08:11 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Bill Salvatore - East Valley I like when they view new construction and the cost cutting measures they are taking and landscaping is one of them!

Apr 06, 2023 08:13 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

J.R. Schloemer, CRS a lot of money is spent on landscaping here, plenty of trucks riding around.

Apr 06, 2023 08:15 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

faye schubert we try to keep our trees thinned and canopy higher due to winds, so far so good!

Apr 06, 2023 08:16 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Kat Palmiotti my new construction that closes next week the new owner wanted it bare, nothing.

Apr 06, 2023 08:17 AM
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I see them all the time when I visit family in Delray Beach, Dick Betts. Landscaping is a year round business in FL it appears.

Apr 06, 2023 08:38 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dick and great information to share with us here in the Rain.  Make it a great day!

 

 

Apr 06, 2023 09:18 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Will Hamm hope you have a great day as well!

Apr 06, 2023 09:48 AM
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