GENERAL MARKET

The first quarter of 2021 was largely a continuation of the trends that closed out the year prior – low levels of inventory and high levels of demand that gradually bumped up home values 17% and caused a 27.4% decrease in time on market. Throughout the first quarter, however, new listings coming to market are also on an [...]

We’re staying on top of the Covid-19 situation and its impact on the Gulf Coast real estate market.

“Our first concern is ensuring the safety and health of our customers, agents and employees. We are constantly adapting our business to current conditions and are prioritizing all public health recommendations for your welfare.”

Drayton Saunders,

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One of the more prominent customer questions to come out of the acceleration of our Gulf Coast real estate market is "what makes today different from the boom years of the early 2000s?" Looking just at the numbers without context, it's easy to understand how it could look like we're headed toward a bubble. Drayton Saunders, President of [...]

“Home” took on a new meaning in 2020. Well beyond our four walls, home extended to the community that supports our wellbeing. Heroism was all around us – from the first responders putting their lives at risk every day to the people and organizations working fervently to keep the lights on for their employees, volunteers, and [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to be one of the few real estate companies considered a Champion of Cybersecurity by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. As we close out Cybersecurity Awareness Month it's important to note that cybersecurity is not be limited to a stationary home or office. When you’re traveling – [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to be one of the few real estate companies considered a Champion of Cybersecurity by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. This week we're addressing something our agents encounter frequently - smart-home technology. More and more of our home devices — including thermostats, door locks, [...]

Continuing our support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this week's highlighted topic revolves around one of America's favorite past times...and no, it's not baseball. It's social media. Now more than ever, we are spending increasing amounts of time on the Internet. Here are simple steps to connect with confidence and safely navigate the [...]

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Michael Saunders & Company is proud to be one of few real estate companies considered a Champion of Cybersecurity by these [...]

The Gulf Coast is a great place to call home for a wide variety of people – the year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, the dynamic culture that reflects both a fast and slow pace of life, the multitude of award-winning beaches and golf. We could go on all day, but we won’t. You may not get that hour back in your day, and we want you [...]

Westeros is a continent of majestic landscapes, cultural diversity, and unspeakable terrors. Residents and visitors enjoy a range of lifestyle options, whether they prefer fishing in the Narrow Sea, hunting for wild boar in King’s Landing, or reanimating the dead in colder climates. Beyond Manatee, Charlotte, and [...]