You sold the house, but can you take the chandelier? What about the TV mount, refrigerator, Ring doorbell, bathroom mirror or backyard playset? Here is how fixtures and personal property are handled in a Michigan home sale, and the simple step buyers and sellers can take to avoid surprises at closing.

Buying, inheriting or transferring a Michigan home can affect its taxable value. Learn how property tax uncapping works, when taxes may reset, which transfers may qualify for exemptions, and why buyers should not assume the seller’s current tax bill will become theirs.