The 2026 Michigan Home Buyer’s Guide — Residential & Luxury Edition
 
Take the guesswork out of buying a home in Michigan. This 34-page, professionally written guide by REALTOR® Brendan Scott Ecker (Keller Williams Lakeside) is your complete roadmap for navigating Michigan’s real estate market with confidence with the Michigan Home Buyer’s Guide — Residential & Luxury Edition.
 
✅ What’s Inside:
Step-by-step Quick-Start Checklist – from pre-approval to move-in.
Michigan vs. U.S. Real Estate Laws – transfer taxes, Seller’s Disclosure Act, PRE exemptions, tax uncapping, and local point-of-sale rules.
Budgeting & Financing (2025 Snapshot + 2026 Forecast) – FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, MSHDA programs, and down payment assistance.
Touring Homes Like a Pro – Michigan-specific inspection tips (basements, radon, septic, shoreline).
Offers & Negotiation Strategies – appraisal gap clauses, escalation, possession terms.
Inspections & Environmental Issues – radon, sewer scopes, well & septic, lead paint rules.
Appraisals, Title, & Transfer Taxes – lender requirements and wire fraud safety tips.
Closing Day & Move-In Checklist – what to do before, during, and after closing.
Luxury Buyer Playbook – tailored for Michigan’s high-end and waterfront markets.
Troubleshooting & Deal Rescues – how to handle low appraisals, title clouds, and financing delays.
Worksheets & Templates – customizable buyer needs matrix, touring checklist, budgeting worksheets.
Vendor & Resource Directory – trusted Michigan inspectors, title companies, and utilities.
Glossary of 40+ Real Estate Terms – clear definitions with links to official resources (HUD, CFPB, Michigan.gov).
Additional Resources & Bonus Links – access to PassRE USA Exam Prep and Gold Shark CRM tools.
 
✅ Extra Value:
Includes clickable links to official resources (Michigan Treasury, HUD, CFPB, USDA, FEMA, EPA, etc.).
Covers both residential buyers and luxury investors.
Designed for first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, and real estate investors.
 
This isn’t just a PDF—it’s a professional reference tool you’ll use before, during, and even after your purchase.
 
Format: Digital PDF (34 pages)
Delivery: Instant download