Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – May 24, 2017
BIG TREES ON YOUR PROPERTY: ASSET OR LIABILITY?
The idea of moving into a newly-built home in a new development may sound appealing, but brand-new developments lack one important feature: Big trees. Few things add more stately elegance to a home and property than established trees. And several studies show they add value to a property as well, in addition to cutting costs on summer fuel bills and improving air quality, both around the property and on a larger scale. Yet despite these benefits, some buyers worry a large tree could cause problems, dropping branches or even toppling over in a storm.
The good news: You can maintain trees to prevent a lot of these issues, and if you make maintenance a part of your regular seasonal chores, the cost of maintaining a tree can be divided into smaller, budget-friendly portions. Not surprisingly, different trees have different needs, and those needs change as a tree ages. Be sure to select a qualified arborist to care for your trees, and if you plant new trees, locate them away from your home and have them professional planted by an experienced landscape who can provide you with important guidance on how to nurture them to get them off to a healthy start.