1980s to the early 2000s

The Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S., representing one-third of the total U.S. population in 2013. We understand that when working with this age group we have to be on top of our game. We understand that you like to connect through social media, text, instant message and face time.

Buyers will gain many benefits from working with Lida Velasquez. Research shows that Millennial buyers are more likely to want their agent to help them understand the process as they are more likely to have never purchased a home before. We will help you make your home buying process an easy one. Buy helping you with checklist, budgeting and housing counseling. What ever you may need to “get it done”.

Millennials place the highest preference on neighborhoods compared to other generations on convenience to job as well as affordability of homes. Also schools are important. As buyers’ children reach school age, the quality of school districts and convenience to schools starts to have a larger importance. These are just a few, but we can help you with all of these and other factors that are important to you individually.

Here is what Millennials typically want in home ownership:

• Open floor plans, single-story homes, split floor plans with color.
• Homes markets by multi-functionality, technology integration, and the cross-pollination of indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Wired for technology, media rooms
• Hardwood or tile floors
• The faster we can get from point A to point B with the least amount of distractions and obstacles is your preferred route
• Green friendly features
• Whirlpool bath
• Access to swimming pool
• Game/billiard room
• Large walk-in closets
• Fireplace
• State of the art kitchen with breakfast bar
• Office with few shelves and a desk
• Sauna/steam shower
• Gym/fitness room
• Hi-tech entertainment center
• Patio, porches and decks
• Patio, porches and decks

1960s to the early 1980s

Generation X place a high importance on owning a home of their own, but many are looking for a larger home and are more than likely to move for a job-related relocation. When you can Gen X tend to stay close to their previous residence, often staying within 10 miles. The quality of school districts and convenience to schools starts to have a larger importance. We understand this and will provide you with the best information on our schools systems, so that you can make the best educated decision for your family.

Overall 88 percent of recent buyers financed their home purchase. Nearly all (97 percent) of Gen X buyers finance their homes. We work closely with the best lenders in the industry. They will help you find the best interest rate will provide you with the best service in the industry. Typically Generation X down payment is 10 percent, but can obviously very per household. The source is predominately savings or proceeds from a sale of a primary residence. Younger buyers are also more likely to use a gift or loan from a relative or friend.

 Here is what Gen X typically wants in home ownership:

• Larger Home
• Open floor plans, multi-story homes, split floor plans with color
• Homes markets by multi-functionality, technology integration, and the cross-pollination of indoor and outdoor spaces
• Wired for technology, media rooms
• Hardwood or tile floors
• The faster we can get from point A to point B with the least amount of distractions and obstacles is your preferred route
• Whirlpool bath
• Swimming pool
• Game/billiard room
• Large walk-in closets
• Fireplaces
• State of the art kitchen with breakfast bar and Keeping Room
• Office with few shelves and a desk
• Sauna/steam shower
• Gym/fitness room
• Hi-tech entertainment center
• Patio, porches, decks and fire pits and outdoor fireplaces
• Close to schools and airport

1946 through 1964

Thirteen percent of buyers over the age of 49 purchased a home in senior-related housing for themselves or others. This is most common for buyers over the age of 69, a category in which nearly one-quarter of buyers purchased a home in senior-related housing. We understand the needs of this age group and specialize in helping find a home that is priced right, in an area that’s convenient to health facilities, convenient to shopping and parks. Most baby boomers expect to live in their home for 15 years and Older Boomers plan to live in their home for 20 years, so would recommend new construction to avoid renovations or problems that could arise in the future and to enjoy amenities in new home construction communities.

Here is what Baby Boomers typically want in home ownership:

• Two Master Suites “Snoring Room”
• Open floor plans, single-story homes, split floor plans
• Handicap accessible showers, tubs, hallways, etc.
• Hardwood or tile floors
• The faster we can get from point A to point B with the least amount of distractions and obstacles is your preferred route
• Large walk-in closets
• Fireplace
• State of the art kitchen with breakfast bar
• Patio and Porches
• Smaller yards
• Communities that take care of lawn care