When we consider buying an item, we naturally go through a research process prior to making our decision. We ask our friends and family members who have made similar purchases about their experience, we get opinions and insights, and we read reviews online. There’s no difference when considering a home purchase! Most homebuyers start by … Continue reading Home Buyers are Optimistic About Homeownership!
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if … Continue reading The Cost of Renting vs. Buying
Why Access Is One of the Most Important Factors in Getting Your House Sold!
If seeing a property is not convenient, fewer people will look at your home. So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers. There are four elements to a … Continue reading Why Access Is One of the Most Important Factors in Getting Your House Sold!
8 Top Kitchen Trends of 2019
The Kitchen is the place we all gravitated to when we were kids and it does not seem to be much different now. We enjoy chatting with the host in what is the warmest room in the house. We love an efficient kitchen. Explore the kitchen trends of 2019. By: Kathryn Parks | May 1, 2019 | Often referred … Continue reading 8 Top Kitchen Trends of 2019
How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data from HUD, Census and Apartment List, we determined how … Continue reading How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
Impact of Millennials and the Silent Baby Boomer Generation on the Market
New Study Reveals One Surprising Reason for the Inventory Shortage There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a … Continue reading Impact of Millennials and the Silent Baby Boomer Generation on the Market
Buyer Demand and The Spring Market
Buyer Demand Surging as Spring Market Begins Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market would be a disaster. There was even belief we might experience a housing crash like the one that occurred during the last decade. However, according to two separate reports*, buyer demand dramatically increased over the last three … Continue reading Buyer Demand and The Spring Market
Will your Dream Home Need Some TLC?
With Inventory Low: Will Your Dream Home Need Some TLC? According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing that the projects needed will increase … Continue reading Will your Dream Home Need Some TLC?
Michael Saunders Day! Bursting with Pride …..
So proud to be part of this wonderful company. A wonderful Lady deserves a Day to be named for her. Elegant with her signature scarves… Michael Saunders And Company is Synonymous with Great Real Estate Experiences…