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In the last picture, I also edited the road sign. Once again, it's from the Sims 3. If I find more time, I will release it as well!

That's a really interesting topic. I did so much research about improving the graphics that I could help you a bit:- Replace the terrain texture (I think the default one is rather ugly and boring. As you can see in my screenshots, I'm using the Sims 3 terrain)- Replace the road texture (same as above, I also used the Sims 3 one, even though it was hard work and doesn't look perfectly)- Install GunMods Light Modin your userStartup.cheattype in:boolprop dontMergeNHFlora falseWith that, you can see all trees and flora that is more far away from your house.Another important "cheat":uintProp lotSkirtSizeIncrease 120With that one, you increase your lot view so far that you can see the ends of the neighborhoods! 120 is a fitting number. No more blue fog around your house!Of course, you should search for neighborhood objects. Some of the objects used by Maxis are just effects that you can't see when you are on your lot. Search for Sims 3 to Sims 3 conversations. (Tumblr or Pinterest are very good search enignes for Sims 2 hood objects). I can't find it right now, but there are many Sims 3 buildings converted for the Sims 2 neighborhood. Also, somewhere in the wild there are Sims 3 buildings that can be placed on the lot. They look really nice and you can see them everywhere.One important "object" is a water overlay. There are several made by Gwenke that can be placed in the hood (they have to be minimal above the water!) and you have a nice view when you are on a lot (or in the 'hood!)Another important mod is the one right here: http://modthesims.info/d/265020 With that, you can place the base objects on your lot! It looks more realistic if your hood objects can also be placed on your lot!Also you can download a placable sky for your lot. However, you have to do that with every lot. There are also neighborhood skies, but they are too big and even with increased draw distance (lotSkirtSizeIncrease) you can only see certain parts. I'm working on a square sky with Sims 3 textures that is as big as a neighborhood. I will release it someday if I'm more happier with the results.Here are some pics of my hardly modifies neighborhood:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LotRegarding the lot, you can download high poly trees that look more realistic and that can be seen in the neighborhood. (However, high poly! Don't use too much!)Another important mod is the water mod. If you have water on the lot, with that mod you have to place a pool tile and suddenly your water has a reflection!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sim appearenceYou can download default skins, hairs, lipsticks and so on that will replace the original. The same applies to clothing. Search a bit für "3t2" or "4t2" and you will quickly find some conversations!Hope I could help! :p