An interesting dynamic in the Rockingham County real estate market is related to farmland and trees.

Most land that that becomes a residential neighborhood is used as farmland before becoming a neighborhood.  Thus, there usually aren't any trees on the property.  This makes it easy to build the roads and houses - but means it takes a while for any trees that are planted by builders or homeowners to become established.

Many home buyers love the feel of an established neighborhood, often because of the trees and other landscaping that give the neighborhood a comfortable feel.

But yet, many home buyers also prefer newer homes that won't need updates and renovations.

Thus, some home buyers find themselves choosing between...

1.  Newer home in a newer neighborhood with young trees and not much of a feel of an established neighborhood.

2.  Older (20+ years) home in a more established neighborhood with mature trees and landscaping.

Which would you choose?