Michael Ryden is a partner in Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate. With 20 years of experience in the Winston-Salem marketplace, Michael has the knowledge and the expertise to help people make good decisions.

Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980 from Roanoke College. His academic interests in art history, architecture and design have been an important influence on his real estate career.

Michael specializes in the marketing and promotion of architecturally significant homes. He has been supportive and committed to historic preservation and the revitalization of Winston-Salem's downtown and urban neighborhoods. He has been the marketing agent for adaptive reuse and new infill developments from the ground up including, the Charles Building, the Piedmont Leaf Lofts, Albert Hall, and the 851 Condominiums. Michael resides in the Washington Park historic district and is active in the neighborhood association. He is a member of Preservation North Carolina, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and supports the local arts scene. He has served on the board of the Little Theatre and presently the Carolina Chamber Symphony.

Michael's vast knowledge of all aspects of the real estate industry coupled with his caring attitude and his goal for client satisfaction has rewarded him with being a top producer.