So you want a huge lot? Are you sure?

April 2, 2007

Almost daily I speak with someone who wants a home with a HUGE lot.  Okay, this is Texas, we want all things TEXAS size.  But I am not sure a Texas size lawn is the way to go for an executive (working) family, two working parents, and a couple of kiddos.  Case in point:  I live in a semi-foofoo subdivision where the homes are moderately priced.  You would think if one could afford such a home, one might want to mow more frequently, especially when it is raining every other day.  This is not the case.  When you have a family, and you and your spouse are each working 50 hours a week minimum, the lawn looks just fine even when the grass is 1ft. high.  Pay someone to do it? Are you kidding, thats why your wife married you- to save herself 25 bucks a week!

I bring this up because yesterday I had to mow my 80 foot lot, and when I say yesterday, I mean all day yesterday!  You mow, then you edge, then you weed eat, then you clean up- oh and dont forget to get those two trees planted that my wife picked up at the Depot last weekend!  Seriously folks, this may sound like a good ol’ time, but I would have preferred a nice cookout and a couple of beers on the lawn with a couple of neighbors!  Looking back, this is exactly how most weekends are over the spring and summer.  One full day is dedicated to all things lawn!  Don’t get me wrong, I have a lot of pride in my lawn, and you will too.

So, the point of this story is simple- rather than asking for a large lot, balance your schedule instead.  How much time do you really have to dedicate to it?  And then be honest with yourself, do you really mean you want a nice lawn but a managable one?  Executive yards can be found in most subdivisions- these are lawns that are nice in size, but have less mowing area (more landscape, tree areas, larger patios).  Do yourself and your back a favor, get a lawn you can manage and spend more time out enjoying it.

Happy Buying!

That Real Estate Guy

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