Read What People Are Saying About Me I always ask my clients to write or email me, and tell me truthfully how they appreciated my service to them. Their feedback is so important! Here are a few highlights of what people are saying about me...
A True Professional
“Michael is a seasoned, competent, reliable real estate broker.”
Ron Epstein
A Wonderful Memory
“Michael may take credit for alleviating much of the stress and concern over our home sale.”
The Soule Family
Highly Recommend Him
“I would have Michael represent me again if I ever needed a Realtor.”
Linda Miller
Michael Really Helped Us
“…he was flexible in what we wanted to do and he helped us when we didn't know what to do!"
Larry & Valerie Kilgore
Pleasant Experience
“A contract was signed in less than a week and closing the transaction was handled professionally."
Barbara Kincaid
They Don’t Come Any Better
“…we have been impressed repeatedly with Mike's knowledge, professionalism, honesty and hard work.”
Jep Seman
You have a story to tell about me. You've worked with me, and I've helped you buy or sell a home. I need your feedback. Others need your feedback, too! Please take a moment to fill out this form and tell me how I did... 
Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old
New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.
Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.
New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.
|
| Q |
What architectural detail made its way into the design of many suburban homes built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s?
|
| A |
The picture window was a signature of the suburban American neighborhood. |
 See More Real Estate Trivia > |
|
|
|
- NUMBER1EXPERT™ 
