Guides by Sam Qureshi
Michigan real estate, explained.
Plain-language guides for Southeast Michigan buyers, sellers and investors, written by a licensed managing broker.
LatestMarket analysis10 min read
Read the outlookIs now a good time to buy or sell? October 2026 market outlook
Rates near 7.5%, median prices near $300K and a shift toward a balanced market: what that means for buyers and sellers in Southeast Michigan right now.
- Buying8 min readMichigan first-time homebuyer guideUp to $10,000 in MSHDA down-payment help, credit score baselines, the homestead tax exemption and a step-by-step path to closing.Read guide
- Selling9 min readSelling your home in Southeast Michigan for top dollarWhy online estimates miss, Michigan seller disclosure rules (MCL 565.951) and the pre-listing upgrades that actually pay back.Read guide
- Schools9 min readBest school districts in Southeast MichiganWhy Novi, Northville and Troy earn A+ grades, how Canton's P-CEP campus offers A-rated schools at lower prices, and what school lines do to home values.Read guide
- Buyer education8 min readCondo vs. house vs. apartment in MichiganHOA fees, maintenance, HO-3 vs. HO-6 insurance, equity building and which property type fits each stage of life.Read guide
- Investing11 min readWhy investing in Michigan real estate makes sense in 2026Healthy price-to-rent ratios, buy-and-hold vs. value-add strategies, depreciation benefits and the "ring city" corridors gaining 5–7% a year.Read guide
- Relocation7 min readLiving in Canton & Plymouth, MIWalkable downtown Plymouth vs. Canton's planned subdivisions: schools, tax rates, parks and the commute to Ann Arbor and Detroit.Read guide
- Selling7 min readHow to price your Michigan homeCMA comp selection, the adjustments that move the number, and why the first 14 days decide your final price.Read guide
- Selling7 min readMichigan seller closing costs, explained0.86% transfer taxes, title insurance, tax prorations and how to read a seller net sheet before accepting any offer.Read guide
- Selling8 min readSelling as-is vs. fixing up in MichiganWhich pre-listing fixes return 3x–5x, when an as-is cash sale nets more, and how to decide on a net sheet.Read guide
- Selling8 min readSelling an inherited home in MichiganAuthority to sell, disclosure duties for estates, and choosing between a traditional listing and an as-is sale.Read guide
- Selling7 min readDownsizing in Southeast MichiganBuy first or sell first, condo vs. smaller house math, and a calm sequence that means moving only once.Read guide
- Buying7 min readMichigan buyer closing costs, itemizedThe 2–4% rule broken down: lender fees, escrow prepaids, MSHDA help and the Michigan costs buyers do not pay.Read guide
- Insurance10 min readMichigan home & no-fault auto insurance guideChoosing an auto injury (PIP) medical level, water backup cover for Michigan basements and when an umbrella policy makes sense.Read on the insurance site
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