Sander Scott’s insights on Northern Michigan waterfront real estate, land division strategy, and local housing market trends have been featured in national and regional publications. The following media coverage highlights commentary and interviews related to Lake Michigan shoreline housing supply, land development patterns, and the communities of Northern Michigan.
Realtor.com
Article: The Rise of the Senior Workers and What It Means for Real Estate
Published: August 11, 2026
National housing-trend coverage on seniors working past traditional retirement age, featuring commentary from Sander Scott on why a bona fide home office, lower maintenance, and proximity to services can matter more than house size.
Related: Property Usability
Also cited by: Yahoo Lifestyle (syndication); WDC News 6 (derivative pickup).
Realtor.com
Article: How Sellers Are Using Smart Cameras To Eavesdrop on Homebuyers
Published: September 27, 2024
Updated: July 31, 2026
National housing-market coverage on how smart cameras and home surveillance devices are affecting buyer behavior during showings, featuring commentary from Sander Scott on why buyers need space to openly discuss layout, condition, repairs, noise, price, and whether a home actually fits their life.
Related: Property Usability
HouseCashin
Article: Selling a Home As Is in Michigan
Published: September 27, 2024
Updated: July 31, 2026
Michigan real estate guidance on selling a home as-is, featuring commentary from Sander Scott on why selling “as-is” does not eliminate a seller’s responsibility to disclose known defects, including past water, roof, basement, crawlspace, or condition issues.
NAR REALTOR® News
Article: Could AI Put Your Job at Risk? Here’s Your Advantage
Published: July 14, 2026
National industry coverage on the role of real estate professionals in an AI-driven market, with commentary from Sander Scott on why information and computation are not the same as judgment, and why agents help buyers and sellers interpret what information actually means in context.
Related: Interpretation Gap Risk
Travel + Leisure
Article: 8 Best Lake Towns in the U.S. for Retirees, According to Real Estate Experts
Published: June 28, 2026
National travel and retirement coverage highlighting Northport, Michigan as one of the best lake towns in the U.S. for retirees, with commentary from Sander Scott on Northport Bay, protected water, low-density village structure, protected land, long-term ownership patterns, and the area’s resistance to overdevelopment.
Related: Protected Water
Kiplinger
Article: You May Not Want to Downsize in Retirement: Here’s Why
Published: June 9, 2026
National retirement-planning coverage discussing why downsizing does not always produce the expected savings, with commentary from Sander Scott on how retirees may shift maintenance costs into condo dues, special assessments, and other ownership obligations rather than eliminate them.
Related: Cost Conversion Risk
Also cited by: Yahoo Finance (syndication); Moneywise (derivative pickup).
Credible
Article: Property Easement: What It Is and How It Affects Homebuyers
Published: June 1, 2026
National real estate and mortgage coverage explaining how easements affect property ownership, with commentary from Sander Scott on how easements can influence buildability, property use, and future resale value in a buyer’s eyes.
Related: Legal Access
Homes.com
Article: Ask Homes.com: When You Have to Buy a New Home Before Selling the Old One
Published: May 28, 2026
National home-buying coverage featuring commentary from Sander Scott on Northern Michigan waterfront retirement buyers who may temporarily carry two properties in order to secure a specific shoreline location before it disappears from the market.
Related: Waterfront Property Supply
Real Simple
Article: Real Estate Experts Say This Simple Backyard Upgrade Adds the Most Value to Your Home
Published: May 26, 2026
National home-improvement coverage featuring commentary from Sander Scott on how patios, seating areas, fire pits, and other livable outdoor spaces can influence buyer demand by making a property feel more usable, intentional, and connected to daily living.
Related: Property Usability
FinanceBuzz
Article: Realtors Predict These 14 Non-Florida Cities Will Soon Be Retirement Hot Spots
Published: May 14, 2026
National coverage identifying Traverse City, Michigan as an emerging retirement destination, with commentary from Sander Scott on year-round economic strength, surrounding small-community access, and in-migration from higher-cost states.
FinanceBuzz
Article: Experts Say These 10 Retirement Waterfront Towns Are Still Undiscovered
Published: May 3, 2026
National coverage highlighting Northport, Michigan as a retirement waterfront town, with commentary from Sander Scott on the area’s low development density, zoning structure, and relative distance from heavier commercial activity further south.
Related: Waterfront Property Supply
Also cited by: AOL (syndication).
Realtor.com
Article: The Hidden Legal Dangers of Letting a Seller Stay Past the Closing Date
Published: April 30, 2026
National real estate advice coverage discussing the risks of letting a seller remain in the home after closing, featuring commentary from Sander Scott on why post-closing possession can create risk when legal ownership and practical control do not transfer at the same time.
Related: Execution Gap Risk in Post-Closing Occupancy
Better Homes & Gardens
Article: 6 Appliance Upgrades Experts Say Can Increase Your Home’s Value
Published: April 28, 2026
National home-improvement coverage discussing appliance upgrades and perceived buyer value, featuring commentary from Sander Scott on how clean, consistent, working appliances can reduce buyer hesitation and support smoother negotiations.
Related: Buyer Friction Signal
Also cited by: AOL (syndication).
Real Estate Bees
Article: Sander Scott’s Success Story
Published: April 3, 2026
Profile coverage outlining background, experience, and approach to real estate in Northern Michigan, including work centered in and around Northport.
Keycrew
Article: Northern Michigan’s Waterfront Market Settles Into a New Equilibrium After Pandemic Surge
Published: March 26, 2026
Regional market coverage featuring commentary from Sander Scott on how Northern Michigan’s waterfront market has stabilized after the post-pandemic surge, with buyer behavior and pricing moving toward more balanced conditions.
Related: Northern Michigan Market Signals
Realtor.com
Article: Best Beach Towns for Summer Short-Term Rental Investment
Published: March 8, 2026
National short-term rental coverage featuring commentary from Sander Scott on structural limits on Lake Michigan shoreline housing supply and the influence of seasonal tourism on coastal rental demand.
Related: STR Viability
AZ Big Media
Article: Essential documents for home sellers: Expert insights and tips
Published: February 5, 2026
National seller-prep coverage featuring commentary from Sander Scott on why a current property survey should be ready before listing, because unclear boundaries, access, or shoreline edges create delay once a buyer, lender, or title company asks for proof.
Related: Transaction Friction and Execution Risk
HelloNation
Published: July 3, 2025
HelloNation profile coverage on waterfront lot evaluation, distributed as a press pickup through Fox59. This is not an independent Fox59 interview.
HelloNation
Published: June 2, 2025
HelloNation profile coverage on working with a local agent, distributed as a GlobeNewswire press release. This is not an independent news interview.
Leelanau Enterprise
Article: Home sales off to best-ever start
Published: July 2, 2024
Local market coverage featuring commentary from Sander Scott on Leelanau County sales, including stronger demand for higher-priced homes and slower movement in the $400,000 to $600,000 range compared with 2021.
Related: Northern Michigan Market Signals
Disrupt Magazine
Article: Excellence in Real Estate: Meet Sander Scott, a Top Producing Real Estate Expert!
Promotional profile coverage. Not a reported interview on a property-decision topic.
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