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The home buying process can be confusing. Being knowledgeable about the process can help a great deal. Here are some great buyer's tips and advice!
When I walk a seller through an estimated net sheet, there's one line that surprises people almost every time: transfer tax. It's a real number, and most sellers have never heard of it until they see it on paper. There's also a little-known rule that lets some sellers skip the state portion, or get it back years later. With fall listings going up across Genesee, Livingston, and Oakland counties, ...
Every fall I get the same few calls. A furnace that won't start on the first cold night. A basement that took on water after a heavy rain. A lake owner wondering if it's too late to pull the dock. A few hours of work now can save a lot of stress, and money, once the snow flies. This is the checklist I share with homeowners all over Genesee County and the surrounding area, from Fenton, Linden, and...
When I sit down with a seller for a listing appointment, one of the first things I hand over is a blank Seller's Disclosure Statement. It's easy to rush through. Please don't. Of all the paperwork in a Michigan home sale, this is the one I see cause the most trouble when it's done carelessly, and the most peace of mind when it's done right. Fall is actually a great time to fill it out. The fall r...
Every fall I hear from someone who bought a home earlier in the year and just looked up next year's taxes. There's usually a pause. Michigan has one property tax quirk that catches buyers off guard, whether they bought on Lake Fenton or a ranch near downtown: uncapping. Mid-October is the right time to talk about it, because a November 1 deadline can save new homeowners real money. How Michigan ...
Buying a Home in Your 20s & 30s: What No One Really Tells You (But Should)If you’re between 24 and 35, real estate can feel like it’s always just slightly out of reach.You’re doing “all the right things”: Working hard Building your career Trying to save money Paying down debt Living your life And still, homeownership feels like something you’re ...
Lakefront Living in Michigan: What You Need to Know If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to the sound of gentle waves, sipping coffee while overlooking sparkling waters, and spending evenings watching the sun dip behind the horizon, lakefront living might be calling your name. Michigan, with its stunning Great Lakes and thousands of inland lakes, offers some of the best opportunities for wa...
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start Preparing Your Home for a Summer Sale in MichiganIf you're thinking about selling your home in Michigan this summer, now is the perfect time to start preparing. The real estate market in Michigan remains competitive, and summer is the peak season for home sales. Buyers are eager to purchase homes when the weather is pleasant, school is out, and moving is m...
5 Reasons to Buy a Home Before the Market Heats Up AgainThe Michigan real estate market is constantly shifting, influenced by economic conditions, interest rates, and buyer demand. If you've been on the fence about purchasing a home, now is the time to act. As the market begins to heat up, waiting could mean paying more for the same home or losing out on favorable financial conditions. In this blo...