Dusti Bailey, Realtor

10/23/2026

Happy Friday, Lapeer! 🎃 Halloween week is almost here — here's what's happening around town:

🍬 Sat, Oct 24, noon–2pm — Downtown Lapeer Treat Walk! Stroll the shops for treats (plus a scavenger hunt 10am–noon). Such a fun family tradition downtown.

🚗 Sat, Oct 24, 10am–noon — Trunk or Treat at Woodside Bible Church (148 Maple Grove Rd). Decorated trunks, candy, costumes — easy and kid-friendly.

👻 Fri & Sat nights thru Oct 31 — Past Tense After Dark haunted attractions (1965 Farnsworth Rd). For the brave ones — dusk to midnight!

🃏 Sat, Oct 24 — Hadley Chamber euchre night at the Old Town Hall (3551 Hadley Rd). Doors 6pm, cards at 7pm. Grab a partner and come play!

Which one are you going to? 👇 And if a move is on your mind this fall, message me or call (810) 728-5161 — let's chat!

10/22/2026

It's Spooky Season, Davison! 💛 October is flying by and there's still so much fun to be had before Halloween — here's what's happening around town this week:

🎃 Sat, Oct 24, 2–4pm — Truck or Treat at Trinity Lutheran Church (706 W. Flint St). Donuts, c***r, treats, and costumes in a safe, family-friendly spot — such a great tradition.

👻 Oct 22–25 & 29–30 — Halloween Ghosts & Goodies at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. A spooky-season favorite just down the road — perfect for all ages.

🎤 Sat, Oct 24, 6–9pm — The Magic of Michael at 334 Main Event on Main St. An all-ages Michael Jackson tribute night with food, mocktails, and a best-dressed contest.

🎹 Sat, Oct 24 — Dueling Pianos at the Davison VFW (8031 E. Court St). Request your favorites and sing along — always a fun night!

Which one are you going to? 👇 And if you're thinking about a move before the holidays, message me or call (810) 728-5161 — I'd love to help you find your place in this great community!.

10/21/2026

Happy Wednesday, Lapeer! ☀️ It's your market check-in, and here's what October is telling us:

🏠 The median sale price in the Lapeer area is holding around $294,000 — and most homes are closing about 2% below asking, so buyers have real negotiating room right now.

⏱️ Well-priced homes are going pending in about 27 days — price it right and it still moves.

📉 23% of listings have taken a price cut in the last month — sellers are adjusting to meet buyers where they are.

💰 County-wide there are 459 active listings with a median listing price of $400K, and 30-year rates are sitting around 7.4% in Michigan (roughly 7.3% nationally) ahead of the Fed's meeting next week.

For buyers: with rates in the mid-7s, every discount counts — a price cut plus 2% under asking on a well-priced home is real money off your monthly payment.

For sellers: the market is giving buyers room, so pricing it right on day one matters more than ever. Homes priced to the market are still going pending in under a month.

Thinking about a move this fall? Message me or call (810) 728-5161 — let's talk strategy. 🏡

10/21/2026

Confused by Home Price Headlines? Here’s Why.

National headlines can’t tell you what your home is worth or how much room you have to negotiate. Local data can. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s look at how prices are moving in your area, so you can set your price or make your offer with confidence.

Whether you own a house already or you’re looking to buy one, you probably care about home prices.

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

📊 Davison market update —

🏡 Genesee County: median sale price $234,500, up 2% from last year. Homes are averaging 32 days on market, and inventory just hit a three-year high — the mildest seller's market we've had in three years.

🏘️ In Davison itself: median listing price $299,675 with 74 active listings, averaging 42 days on market.

📈 Rates: the 30-year fixed finally paused at 7.40% after seven straight weeks of climbing — still the highest since late 2023. Michigan average is running about 7.46%.

💡 What this means: Buyers — more choices and a little more breathing room than we've seen in years. Sellers — pricing right matters more than ever; homes are still selling at 99.5% of list when they're dialed in.

Thinking about a move this fall? Message me or call (810) 728-5161 — let's talk strategy!

10/20/2026

New Homes Cost Less in 1 in 3 Major Markets

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about 1 in 3 major markets. How much less, exactly? Nationally, a newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less. So, brand-new could be more budget-friendly than you think. Want to see how newly built and existing homes compare where you’re looking? Let’s tour one of each.

10/19/2026

Want a More Affordable Home? Don’t Overlook Condos.

The first home you buy doesn't have to be a single-family house. If affordability has been holding you back, let's expand your search and see whether a condo could fit the price point you're looking for.

When you picture buying your first home, chances are you’re imagining a traditional single-family house with its own yard, maybe a garage, and little extra room to grow. But with affordability still tight, getting everything on that list right away may come with a higher price tag than you’re co...

10/18/2026

Home sales may be slower than last year. But that doesn't mean buyers have disappeared.

At the current pace, almost 4 million homes are expected to sell this year. That's about 11,000 each day, 450 an hour, and nearly 8 every minute.

Why? Because even in this market, there are still buyers out there who have a reason to move.

People get new jobs, families grow, people retire, downsize, and move closer to the people they love. And those changes create buyers and sellers in every kind of market.

In fact, the latest report from NAR shows sales actually ticked up slightly in September, even though they're still below last year's pace.

So, don't let a headline convince you no one is buying. You don't need every buyer. You just need the right one – and a strategy that helps your house get their attention.

If you're thinking about selling, let's talk about how to make yours one of the homes that sells.

10/17/2026

Are you 1 in 4 million?

If you don't own a home yet, rent is probably the biggest monthly expense you have. And if you're not getting credit for paying it - now you can.

There’s a change rolling out now that lets renters opt in to counting their on-time rental payments toward their credit history. And that could help as many as 4 million more people qualify for a mortgage.

Maybe you’re one of them.

Even if you're not ready to buy a home today, there's no downside to taking simple steps to build your credit profile for the future.

It's time to take credit for bills you already pay. Ask me how.