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Buying, selling & local market insights for Southeast Michigan
Market Update · October 2026

Southeast Michigan Housing Market Update — October 2026

More homes for sale and prices still up: the Metro Detroit median hit $300,000 in September, inventory rose 14.5%, and rates topped 7%. The MLS numbers for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & Dearborn.

September 20, 2026

Why "active" listings that won't show are killing your deal

Michigan MLS status decoded — what pending means, why fake-active listings waste showings, and how I protect buyers.

September 20, 2026

Do your final walkthrough on closing day — not 2 days before

Overnight risk is real in Michigan. Here's why I schedule the final walkthrough for closing day — and what to check.

September 20, 2026

The four burner theory — and what it costs to win in real estate

Health, work, friends, family — to win big you often turn burners down. Here's how I think about that tradeoff.

September 20, 2026

The HOA addendum mistake that can blow up your condo purchase

Review periods, fees, and reserves — the HOA addendum mistakes that catch Michigan condo buyers off guard.

September 20, 2026

Why I drove 90 minutes at 8:30 PM on a Friday for a showing

Carleton → Tecumseh → Chesterfield. Offers reviewed that night. What going the extra mile looks like in Metro Detroit.

September 20, 2026

"You know nothing" — why the best agents never stop learning

Humility, borrowed brains, and craft — why the best Metro Detroit agents never graduate from learning.

Market Inventory · September 20, 2026

SE Michigan Housing Inventory Fall 2026: More Choice, Still Competitive

Inventory hit 3 months of supply in August — up from 2.8. What more listings mean for buyers and sellers across Metro Detroit.

Buyer & Seller Guide · September 20, 2026

How Much Are Closing Costs in Wayne County MI?

Wayne County closing costs explained for buyers and sellers — what’s included and how to get a real quote before you offer.

Market Update · September 2026

Southeast Michigan Housing Market Update — September 2026

A steady August: median $337,500, sales flat, Livingston County up 11%, and rates back up to 6.95%. The real numbers for Macomb, Oakland, Wayne & Livingston.

Market Update · August 2026

Southeast Michigan Housing Market Update — August 2026

Prices hit a 2026 high of $348K, homes are taking 25 days to sell, and rates jumped to 6.69%. The real numbers for Macomb, Oakland & Wayne counties.

Market Update · July 2026

Southeast Michigan Housing Market Update — July 2026

Sales are up, homes are selling in 22 days, and rates are drifting down. The real numbers for Macomb, Oakland & Wayne counties.

Selling Tips · June 2026

7 Things to Do Before You Sell Your Home in Southeast Michigan

The pre-listing moves that help you sell faster and for top dollar.

Buying Tips · June 2026

A First-Time Home Buyer's Guide for Wayne, Oakland & Macomb Counties

Your simple step-by-step roadmap from pre-approval to closing.

Local Guide · July 2026

Moving to Dearborn, MI? A Homebuyer's Guide to Neighborhoods & Lifestyle

What to know about Dearborn's neighborhoods, lifestyle, and buying here.

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