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Caleb Bonderenka 9/22/26 Caleb Bonderenka 9/22/26

Renovate or Move? Before You Put $100,000 Into Your Metro Detroit Home, Run the Numbers

A major renovation can transform your home, but it may not return every dollar at resale. Here's what Metro Detroit homeowners should consider before deciding whether to renovate or move.

Caleb Bonderenka 9/21/26 Caleb Bonderenka 9/21/26

Buying a $750,000 Home in Michigan? You May Not Need a Jumbo Loan

Buying a $750,000, $850,000 or even $1 million home in Michigan does not automatically mean you need a jumbo loan. Here's how the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 can affect higher price Metro Detroit buyers.

Caleb Bonderenka 9/20/26 Caleb Bonderenka 9/20/26

Buying Your Next Michigan Home Before Selling? Don't Miss This Property Tax Rule

Buying your next Michigan home before the old one sells? A little known Michigan property tax provision may allow qualifying homeowners to keep the Principal Residence Exemption on their previous home for up to three years while it remains for sale. Here's what move up sellers should know before the November 1 deadline.