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How to Approach the Michigan Real Estate Market

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Employment: If you are considering a move to Michigan, employment is one of the biggest factors to consider. While the job market is improving, the state has been negatively impacted by the loss of manufacturing jobs, as well as the ripple effects of that. Move to a place where you already have a job, or where your research has shown there are jobs available in your area of expertise.

Taxes: Before purchasing a property, be sure to investigate the taxes and factor that into your decision.

Commute: Although commuting around the metropolitan areas in Michigan is relatively easy, consider the length of the commute and the condition of the road you will be traveling in your decision.

Schools: Many school districts in Michigan have excellent school systems that have gained national recognition for their efforts. You can find schools with a small-town feel, as well as schools with broad ethnic diversity represented.

Weather: Winters in Michigan can be difficult, so you will want to factor that into your housing decision. If you have a long driveway, do you have a way to clean it out in the winter or are you able to hire someone to do it for you? Do you want to have a long commute to work in the winter? Do you want covered parking for all of your vehicles?

Sources:
The Detroit Almanac: 300 years of life in the Motor City, by the Detroit Free Press, editors Peter Gavrilovich and Bill McGraw

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