Miami Real Estate Homeowner Tips – Handling the Joneses

Part of buying a Miami real estate property is neighborhood research. During the early stages of house hunting, checking the neighborhood is a necessity. Not only for financial purposes but lifestyle as well. But most homebuyers rarely check the future neighbors. Although it’s hard to gauge the characters of people living in the neighborhood, there are several ways on how to deal with the unruly ones once you move in to your new home.

Negligent De-valuers 

As a resident of a particular neighborhood in the city, it’s your duty to contribute to the wellbeing of the community by taking care of your Miami real estate property, especially your personal curb appeal. But in every neighborhood, there is always this one family who continuously or even intentionally forgets to mow their lawn, cut overgrown shrubs and take care of their exterior. Homes without proper outside maintenance can pull down the value of other properties around them. 

What you can do is to talk to the family and tactfully remind them of their lawn maintenance duties. You must show a level of savoir faire when it comes to dealing with these people since you are not aware of the reason for the neglect. Oftentimes, neglect on maintenance is caused by personal reasons, e.g., divorce, this is the best time for you and other neighbors to step in and help out. 

Dangerous Neighbors 

Like the aforementioned type of neighbor, there is also always someone in your Miami real estate neighborhood that is just not worth getting close with. You shouldn’t mistake this, though, for with not worth getting to know. Dangerous neighbors are often those who tend to keep to themselves and shun visitors. It’s crucial to know their boundaries and dislikes to avoid any future clashes or accidents. Just like in horror movies, better stay off their lawn. 

Snooty Joneses 

And there are neighbors who seemingly keep on getting richer and richer. They always have the latest furniture, newest additions and other extravagant accessories. They have the perfect lawn and largest property. While it’s tempting to keep up with these types of neighbors, especially if you’ve the competitive spirit, you’re only going to risk your financial health if you do. Unless if you have within your capacity (and bank account) the privilege of regularly improving your Miami real estate property and make it look stellar, it’s best to leave them be and cope on your own terms, without being too extravagant yourself. 

Mark Michael Ferrer 
Miami Real Estate