Archive for the ‘Michigan Homes for Sale’ Category

Please explain homestead rights for michigan.I own a home & must sell, can my husbnd stop the sale by not sign

Monday, February 1st, 2010

I have listed my home 4 sale..I purchased it with my own money from the sale of my condo just before I got married. We can no longer afford the payment and are currently behind in the pymt. Does my husband have to sign the closing papers for ...

How do I figure capital gains and state tax on the sale of a vacation home in Michigan?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

I purchased a vacation home from my grandparents in Michigan in 2001 for $60,000 (Probably $150K under the market). I have made some small improvements to the property (approx $10K). My wife and I have never declared this as our primary home. There is an estimated $10K ...

Does Michigan include basements when calculating the square footage of their homes?

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Basically, I am trying to find out, when a home is up for sale in Detroit, and they say it is 4,000 square, do they include the square footage in the basement, finished or not finished. I know some states don't include the basement finished or unfinished. They should never ...

How much does it cost to add a porch to one of those old homes in dearborn, Michigan?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

THe homes are all small and at least 50 years old. They need some curb appeal sometimes and many people add those covered areas to their front door. How much does that set one back and can it be recooped in the sale of the house? I'm in Wayne, ...

Easiest way to find lake cottages for sale in ohio, michigan or indiana?

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Does anyone have any good ideas on how to find cottages for sale in Ohio, Michigan or Indiana? I've tried web searches and I've tried MLS searches but end up with a bunch of stuff I don't want. I'm trying to find a website or a magazine that deals only ...

looking for homes for sale on land contract in warren michigan.?

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

don't ever buy anything on land contract, just another opportunity to get screwed, fix your credit & get a loan!

We made a full offer on a short sale home in southeastern michigan. How likely is it to be accepted?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

We put in the offer at what it was listed at. How is the listing price chosen? Does the bank and seller agree on an appropriate price before listing? Should putting offer in at full listing price increase our chances of getting the home, and in a somewhat timely (a ...

How can I find a trustee’s deed of sale for Michigan online?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

I have a client who owned a home in Muskegon Michigan. The home foreclosed. We need the Trustee's deed of sale. Something that shows that the home reverted back to the bank. How can we get it online? seems funny; I answer questions on this stuff all the time; NOT everything that ...

What’s the best way to find foreclosed homes for free in Michigan?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

I'm trying to find out the best way to get information on foreclosed homes for sale in Michigan. I'd like to look at pictures, addresses, and other detail information and I'd prefer to find the information out for free. Anyone have an idea what the best way is? Contact ...