Can Trees Help Highlands Ranch Real Estate?

A lot of people are worried about the recent slump in the housing market. However, is it serious as it sometimes seems? According to an article on The Denver Post’s popular site YourHub.com, real estate in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is actually on the up-and-up.

 

The article basically says that the housing market in Highlands Ranch is likely to turn toward the benefit of the sellers this fall. That means that houses are going to be more likely to sell in a reasonable time frame, and final sale prices will be higher.

 

An increasing in the Highlands Ranch housing market is good news for buyers, too.  Every little increase in the housing market is a reminder that a slump is a temporary, rather than a permanent, condition. With the promise of a stronger housing market in Highlands Ranch, buyers can feel confident that they are making a good decision and a good investment into their futures.

 

Another point in the article is an interesting – but timely – reminder that applies to more than just Highlands Ranch residents (or hopefuls):

 

 

It’s true. Usually one of the first compliments people give an older neighborhood is something having to do with its tall, full trees: “The neighborhood is so green,” or, “I love the shade.”

 

In fact, I know of one homebuyer who, when touring a certain home, disliked it from the moment she set eyes on it. The house was great, and the neighborhood was quiet, but there was just something that seemed “off” about it. Eventually, she realized why: There were no tall trees anywhere on the property, and since all of the houses she was looking at were in older neighborhoods, she had grown accustomed to being surrounded by lush, leafy shade.

 

Many Coloradoans think of Highlands Ranch as a new development. In fact, although the area has become known for its rapid growth over the last decade or so, many of the neighborhoods within Highlands Ranch are now twenty or more years old – and the trees planted by the original owners are starting to grow taller and fuller, creating an entirely different atmosphere than the bare landscaping of a newer development.

 

This article offers ideas for both sellers and buyers to contemplate.

 

Obviously, if you are a seller, you can take advantage of people’s preferences by taking good care of the trees on your property. Homeowners who don’t have any trees on their property would do well to plant a couple, taking care of course not to plant them too close to the foundation or the sewer lines; if you intend on moving soon, you can even buy trees that are already several years old, if you are willing to pay a little extra.

 

Buyers should also keep trees in mind when they are shopping for a home. For one thing, it is useful to have a sense of what causes you to like or dislike a home: Once the homebuyer mentioned above realized what was holding her back, she bought the home (which was, after all, a great home) and planted the trees she wanted herself. However, as a buyer it is also important to keep in mind what creates a sense of value in a home – after all, inevitably you will resell your home, so understanding what attracts buyers as a whole can help you in the long run.