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06/23/2026

How to Make an Offer Below Asking Without Getting Rejected | Metro Detroit Real Estate

Oakland County active listings are up 12% year-over-year — four times faster than the national average. That’s real negotiating power, but most buyers have no idea how to use it.

Days on market are stretching to 32 days right now. When a home sits that long, the market is already talking. The difference between a lowball that gets ignored and a below-asking offer that gets countered isn’t the price — it’s the comp summary backing it up.

Thinking about making a move on a specific home in Oakland, Wayne, or Macomb County? Call or text me and let’s pull the comps before you write the offer.

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06/22/2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

A house sitting on the market isn’t always a glaring red flag. In today’s market, it may be your best opportunity yet.

For help deciding which lingering listings are actually worth a second look, let’s connect.

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

06/18/2026

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/17/2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/15/2026

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/13/2026

Buying a home in South Orange County? Mello-Roos (Community Facilities District tax) can reduce your buying power by $50,000–$60,000 — and the MLS doesn't always show the full amount. In this video, Charles Laird of The Laird Group OC at Coldwell Banker Realty explains exactly what Mello-Roos is, how it affects your debt-to-income ratio, why Rancho Mission Viejo's Sendero, Esencia, and Rienda phases each carry different CFD levies, and how to pull the OC Treasurer's parcel-specific CFD lookup before you make an offer in Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, or Dana Point. Know your real monthly number before you fall in love with a home.

06/11/2026

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it's important to understand what you may gain by moving now too – that way you have the full picture before you decide.

If a 2026 move is on your radar, let’s connect and talk about what matters most to you. Depending on your priorities, Summer could be your moment.

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."

06/11/2026

Southfield inventory dropped 10% in ONE week. 📉
While everybody's busy scrolling, Metro Detroit is moving. Here's what the numbers actually said this week:
📍 Southfield — 85 homes down to 77 in 7 days. Median up to $275K. This market is absorbing homes FAST. Waiting buyers are about to learn an expensive lesson.
📍 Farmington Hills — Price reductions at 29.4%, the lowest in weeks. Sellers aren't blinking. Come in clean and competitive or don't come at all.
📍 Bloomfield Hills — Only 22 active listings and just 1 in 7 sellers cutting price. That's one of the most confident luxury markets in Metro Detroit right now.
📍 Waterford Township — 106 active listings, the most we track. If you want options and leverage, THIS is your market.
Four cities. Four completely different games. And if your agent can't tell you which game you're playing, you've got the wrong agent.
Data over drama. Strategy over hope. That's the standard.
📲 DM me or call 4Houses Realty in Birmingham. Let's make your next move your best move.

06/10/2026

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.