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BUYING A HOME? DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE SEWER LINE!You might love the kitchen, the finished basement and the backyard… ...
10/07/2026

BUYING A HOME? DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE SEWER LINE!

You might love the kitchen, the finished basement and the backyard… but have you thought about the sewer line?

A sewer camera inspection can reveal problems you wouldn't notice during a typical showing, including:

🔹 Tree roots growing into pipes
🔹 Cracked or collapsed sewer lines
🔹 Blockages and standing water
🔹 Deteriorating or separated pipe joints

And here's something many buyers don't realize: You could be responsible for repairing the sewer line even where it runs beneath the sidewalk or street! It depends on the municipality.

I put together a quick guide explaining what a sewer camera inspection can reveal, how the system works and what Michigan buyers should know before closing.

Read it on the SoldByCaleb Website

A finished basement can be a big plus when buying a home, but don't judge it by the flooring, drywall and furniture alon...
10/06/2026

A finished basement can be a big plus when buying a home, but don't judge it by the flooring, drywall and furniture alone.

There are a few things worth looking into before deciding how much value that finished space really adds:

• Was the work permitted when required?
• Does a basement bedroom meet the requirements for its intended use?
• Are there signs of current or previous moisture?
• What about the electrical, plumbing and HVAC work?
• How is that finished basement square footage actually being counted?

A great looking basement can absolutely add value. The important part is understanding what you're actually buying.

I put together a quick guide for Michigan homebuyers on what to check before paying more for that finished space.

Read it at SoldbyCaleb Website

SELLING YOUR HOUSE? Depending on where you live in Metro Detroit, the city may want to inspect it first.Several local co...
10/05/2026

SELLING YOUR HOUSE?

Depending on where you live in Metro Detroit, the city may want to inspect it first.

Several local communities have some type of Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Approval, reoccupancy or presale inspection requirement connected with the sale or transfer of an existing home.

That includes communities such as:

🏠 Westland
🏠 Garden City
🏠 Wayne
🏠 Taylor
🏠 Dearborn
🏠 Lincoln Park
🏠 Wyandotte
🏠 Romulus
and many more..

And if the city finds repairs, that doesn't necessarily mean you can't sell the house.

Depending on the municipality, the seller may need to complete the repairs, or in some situations the buyer may be able to assume certain violations and complete the work after closing.

But there's another question sellers should consider:

Is it better to pass the repairs along, or take care of them first and make the house easier to sell to a larger pool of buyers?

I broke down how these inspections work, why cities require them, what happens when repairs are found, and the options sellers may have.

Read the full article at SoldbyCaleb Website

The listing says the house is being sold “AS IS.”Sounds like a big warning, right?Here’s something a lot of Michigan buy...
10/04/2026

The listing says the house is being sold “AS IS.”

Sounds like a big warning, right?

Here’s something a lot of Michigan buyers may not realize.

Many purchase agreements already contain language saying the buyer accepts the property in its “AS IS present condition,” subject to any inspection contingencies.

So why would a seller specifically put “AS IS” in the listing remarks?

Usually, they are trying to send a practical message:

**We are selling the house in its current condition and don't plan on making repairs.**

That does NOT automatically mean:

❌ You can't have an inspection
❌ You can't investigate problems
❌ The seller can hide known defects

The actual purchase agreement matters.

An inspection can still tell you what you're buying and help you decide whether the house, condition and price make sense for you.

This is exactly why I think “AS IS” is one of the most misunderstood phrases in real estate.

I broke it down in my latest Post on SoldByCaleb Website
https://www.soldbycaleb.com/blog/as-is-home-sale-michigan

You sold the house.Can you take the chandelier? 😄What about the TV mount? Ring doorbell? Bathroom mirror? Garage shelvin...
10/03/2026

You sold the house.

Can you take the chandelier? 😄

What about the TV mount? Ring doorbell? Bathroom mirror? Garage shelving? Refrigerator? Backyard playset?

This actually comes up more than you might think.

When a home is sold in Michigan, there is an important difference between fixtures that are part of the property and personal property that belongs to the seller.

Some of the answers might surprise you.

My simplest advice:

If the seller wants it, make sure it's excluded.

If the buyer wants it, make sure it's included.

Don't wait until the final walkthrough to find out everyone had a different idea of what was staying with the house.

I broke down some of the most common examples in my latest post.

Read it on SoldByCaleb website

If you buy a home in Michigan, don’t assume the seller’s current property tax bill will become yours.Michigan has someth...
10/03/2026

If you buy a home in Michigan, don’t assume the seller’s current property tax bill will become yours.

Michigan has something called property tax “uncapping.” When certain properties change ownership, the taxable value can reset the following year, which can result in a very different tax bill for the new owner.

But not every transfer causes taxes to uncap.

Certain transfers involving:

• Spouses
• Family members
• Inherited property
• Trusts
• Joint ownership

may qualify for an exemption if Michigan’s requirements are met.

I put together a straightforward guide explaining how uncapping works, what happens when you buy a home, and some of the situations where a transfer may remain capped.

This is one of those Michigan real estate rules that’s good to understand before buying, inheriting or transferring a property.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.soldbycaleb.com/blog/michigan-property-tax-uncapping

About 1 in 5 Metro Detroit home listings are getting a price cut.New data shows 20.4% of active Detroit metro listings h...
10/01/2026

About 1 in 5 Metro Detroit home listings are getting a price cut.

New data shows 20.4% of active Detroit metro listings had their asking price reduced during the four weeks ending September 20.

That doesn't mean home prices are crashing.

It does tell us something important about today's buyers.

They have more homes to choose from, and they're becoming less willing to chase an overpriced listing.

For sellers, that makes the first pricing decision especially important.

I took a closer look at the new numbers, what is happening with Metro Detroit inventory, and what I would be looking at before putting a price on a home today.

Read the full article at SoldByCaleb webite

Something interesting is happening with old school properties around Westland.The former Marshall school at 35100 Bayvie...
09/30/2026

Something interesting is happening with old school properties around Westland.

The former Marshall school at 35100 Bayview has been vacant since 2020. The current redevelopment plan calls for demolishing the building and constructing **68 new single family homes**.

And Marshall isn't the only one.

• Former James Madison Elementary, 45 homes approved

• Former Kettering Elementary, 35 homes approved

• Former Nankin Mills Elementary, 31 lot subdivision approved

• Former Marshall school, 68 homes currently planned

For an established city like Westland, these properties create an interesting opportunity to introduce newer housing inside existing neighborhoods.

That doesn't automatically mean surrounding home values go up. But it can change the housing mix, neighborhood appearance, buyer choices and eventually the comparable sales around the area.

I took a closer look at what's planned for Marshall and the bigger trend happening around Westland.

Read the full story at SoldByCaleb Website

Novi could look very different along one stretch of Grand River in the coming years.A proposed $407 million development ...
09/29/2026

Novi could look very different along one stretch of Grand River in the coming years.

A proposed $407 million development called Novi City West could bring nearly 750 housing units, a 225 room convention hotel, restaurants, retail, entertainment and a community center to roughly 55 acres between Beck and Taft roads.

The development itself is still proposed, but here's what makes the story more interesting.

Novi has already created a City West zoning district specifically designed to encourage a more walkable mix of housing, businesses and entertainment in this area.

For homeowners and buyers, this is something worth watching.

When you're considering a home, don't just look at what's around it today. Look at what could be around it five or ten years from now.

I broke down what's actually proposed, what's already happened, and why it matters for Novi real estate.

Read the full story at SoldByCaleb Website

How do you price a house when there's almost nothing else like it?A Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Michigan is curr...
09/28/2026

How do you price a house when there's almost nothing else like it?

A Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Michigan is currently listed for $2.1 million, and it raises a really interesting real estate question.

Most homes can be compared to recent sales nearby. But what happens when the house is truly unique?

A few things can make a property especially difficult to value:

• Custom architecture or construction
• Lakefront or unusual acreage
• Historic significance
• Major additions or renovations
• Oversized garages, workshops or additional buildings
• Features that simply don't exist in nearby homes

And here's the important part: unique doesn't automatically mean more valuable. Buyers still have to see value in what makes the property different.

I took a deeper look at this Michigan Frank Lloyd Wright home and how real estate professionals approach properties when the comps don't really compare.

Visit SoldByCaleb and check out the latest article.

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