Buying
What are closing costs for buyers in Michigan?
What Michigan home buyers pay at closing, why the property tax escrow is bigger than people expect, and a few ways to bring the number down.
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Buying
How much do you need for a down payment in Michigan?
You probably don't need 20% down. Here's what the common loan types require, how MSHDA's MI 10K DPA works, and what other cash to plan for.
Buying
Who pays the buyer's agent in Michigan now?
What changed with buyer agent pay in 2024, why you sign an agreement before touring homes, and how it usually works out at the closing table.
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What do home inspectors look for in Michigan?
The things that come up again and again in Michigan home inspections: basements, sewer lines, radon, roofs and older systems, plus what to do with the report.
Buying
Pre-qualified vs. pre-approved: what's the difference?
Why sellers want a pre-approval letter, what the lender checks, how long it lasts, and a few things not to do while you're shopping for a home.