Brendel Hightower

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brendel Hightower

Luxury properties can be found throughout metro Detroit, and Washtenaw County, located in southeast Michigan, roughly 40 miles west of Detroit, stands out for its diverse range of residential settings, from urban and suburban neighborhoods to rural estates.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brendel Hightower

As spring blossoms across Michigan, so does the state’s real estate market, offering exciting opportunities for homebuyers. But with increased activity and shifting mortgage rates comes stiff competition. The National Association of Realtors projects that mortgage interest rates will stabilize near 6% in 2025, encouraging more buyers to reenter the market. Currently, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage sits around 6.81%, based on data from Freddie Mac.

1 month ago | freep.com | Brendel Hightower

Staging homes properly is important in this market. Buyers are looking for more move-in-ready homes. It’s spring, and Michigan’s real estate market gains momentum, presenting sellers with an excellent opportunity. Longer daylight hours, warmer weather and renewed energy make spring a prime selling season. Homes listed between mid-March and mid-April sell about 15% faster than at other times, according to Zillow. To take full advantage of the season, preparation is key.

1 month ago | freep.com | Brendel Hightower

Downtown Rochester's historic downtown has a high occupancy rate in the upper 90%. More than 20 buildings on Main Street are more than 50 years old. Its holiday light show features downtown buildings adorned with more than 1 million dazzling lights. There are lots of special places to call home around metro Detroit. To tell you about them, the Detroit Free Press is profiling neighborhoods in our state and region to offer some insight into what makes them stand out.

1 month ago | freep.com | Brendel Hightower

Extensive use of glass speaks to the mid-century desire to dissolve barriers and integrate architecture with nature. The home was designed and built in 1955 by Harold Turner, a noted craftsman who once served as master builder for Frank Lloyd Wright,A rare and beautifully preserved mid-century modern home in Bloomfield Township, nestled in a private, wooded acre, hit the market this month for $850,000. It was under contract in less than a week.