Current Market Trends

                                                                                                

  • Winter months-few exposed properties offered for sale. Marketing times under 30 days.
  • Property values up  about 5%  12 months prior in Oakland and Macomb County
  • New Construction Starts - Up
  • Foreclosures Down
  • Most Property Values Stable or Increasing
  • Seller's Market

Helpful Tips

  • Always Hire an experienced LOCAL Appraiser to determine the value of your property.
  • Always buy a home in an area that offers a good School District, Police/Fire department.
  • Avoid buying a home with adverse view, IE: Powerlines, Traffic.
  • Updating Kitchen returns up to 110% of cost.
  • In-ground pool in Michigan returns about 20% of cost, Texas 125%