Straight answers before you move
Kevin spent 33 years teaching. These guides explain the parts of buying and selling in Michigan that surprise people, with the official sources linked.
What does it cost to sell a house in Michigan?Michigan sellers usually pay state and county transfer tax ($8.60 per $1,000 combined), the owner’s title policy and commission, plus a tax refund many miss.Why property taxes go up after you buy a house in MichiganIn Michigan, taxable value uncaps the year after a sale, so the seller’s tax bill is not yours. How it works, a worked example, and the two forms buyers file.Buying a lakefront home in Oakland County: what to check firstBefore you buy on an Oakland County lake: riparian rights, EGLE permits for docks and seawalls, lake level assessments, and township septic rules at sale.
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