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In the last year or so two very big, very old trees were cut down in our circle. Both were unfortunately a risk that the property owners didn’t want to deal wit
by sircastor 3y ago
In the last year or so two very big, very old trees were cut down in our circle. Both were unfortunately a risk that the property owners didn’t want to deal with (one an issue with possible falling limbs, the other was threatening a sewage line.)
While I understand that, the loss of both trees can have an impact on how the neighborhood is seen, and reduce property value.
Likewise, I think transformer statues are cool. If I lived on the street, I wouldn’t be surprised if it affected my property value, and potential buyers. I would be annoyed, though.
This is why people formed HOAs, and why people like them.
- sokoloff 3y agoThis is also why other people resolutely refuse to buy in an area under the control of an HOA. I’m in that camp, but I understand the other camp and I’m glad that both arrangements exist and help people sort themselves into more compatible neighbor pairings.
- signalToNose 3y agoHousing as investment kind of sucks. When all human activity and needs are measured in money it’s a short way away from dystopia
- sircastor 3y agoMe too. I'm really glad that we don't have an HOA. I have to say though, I've not heard anyone talk about how awesome their HOA is, and how the neighborhood is better for it.
- nitwit005 3y agoYou seem to be faulting your neighbor for managing their trees responsibly. Your property values would take a hit if sewer lines were bursting too.
- sircastor 3y agoDon't misunderstand me. I get why they did it. I would've done the same thing in their place. I have no ill-will toward them at all. It just sucks. A big old tree takes 30-50 years to grow. People come through the neighborhood and they see a beautiful big tree. No one sees the sewer lines maintained responsibly.