Welcome to the SoldByCaleb Real Estate Blog, featuring Michigan real estate tips, local market trends, home maintenance guides, and buyer and seller resources. Stay informed with expert insights designed to help you navigate the Michigan housing market with confidence.
Who Pays the Property Taxes When a Michigan Home Sells?
Who pays the property taxes when a Michigan home sells? The answer depends on the Purchase Agreement, the proration method, and the closing date. Learn how it works and try our interactive calculator to see how moving closing by a week can change the numbers.
Home Foundation Basics: 5 Types of Foundations Michigan Buyers Should Know
What's underneath your house? From full basements and crawl spaces to concrete slabs and pier and beam construction, learn how five common foundation types compare, their advantages and disadvantages, and what Michigan homebuyers should watch for during an inspection.
7 Title Problems That Can Delay a Michigan Home Closing, and How They're Resolved
A title problem can delay a Michigan home sale, but it doesn't always mean the deal is over. Learn about seven common title issues, including unpaid mortgages, property tax liens, estate complications, missing signatures and deed errors, along with practical ways buyers and sellers can resolve them before closing.
Getting Ready to Buy a Home? Don't Overlook the Sewer Line
A home's sewer line is easy to overlook, but underground problems can lead to expensive repairs. Learn what Michigan buyers should know about sewer camera inspections, common pipe problems, maintenance responsibilities and what to check before purchasing a home.
Buying a House With a Finished Basement? What Michigan Buyers Should Check
A finished basement can add valuable living space, but buyers should look beyond the finishes. Here are the key things Michigan homebuyers should check, including permits, egress, moisture, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and how finished basement square footage is counted.