In Michigan’s real estate market, bridge loans serve as a valuable short-term financing option designed to help homeowners and investors navigate transitions between property ownership. Essentially, they “bridge the gap” when you need to purchase a new home before you’ve sold your current one.   How they work: Utilizing Current Home’s Equity: Bridge loans use the equity built up […]

Grant Brissey June 27, 2025 3 Minute Read With the selling season well underway, some optimistic expectations for 2025 are giving way to a reality that looks very similar to 2024. Though qualified buyers are seeing more conditions shift to their advantage. Amid geopolitical conflict, erratic tariff policy, and slowing job growth, mortgage rates hover a […]

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📍 Oakland County Median sold price: ~$359K–376K • up ~4–5% YoY redfin.com+2rocket.com+2thepernateam.com+2 Average days on market: 15–22 days, up from ~13–18 days last year redfin.com+1thepernateam.com+1 Market conditions: Still a seller’s market — almost half of homes sold above asking, majority under 30 days houzeo.com+4rocket.com+4rocket.com+4 🔍 Interpretation: Homes are selling relatively quickly with rising prices and […]