Renting Out Your House Instead of Selling? What Changes in Southeast Oakland County
Thinking of renting your Oakland County home instead of selling? Here is what changes: the loss of the principal residence exemption, city rental licenses and fees, and Michigan’s lease and security deposit rules.
Do You Need a City Inspection to Sell a House in Southeast Oakland County? Usually Not — Here’s What Does Apply
Most southeast Oakland County cities do not require a city inspection to sell an occupied home. Here is what does apply: vacant-house rules, rental licensing and the final water reading, city by city.
Selling a Home in Oakland County? The Fixed Costs Run About 1.3–1.4% Before Commission and Concessions
What it costs to sell a home in Oakland County, Michigan in 2026: the 0.86% transfer tax and owner’s title policy run about 1.3-1.4% of the price, worked out on the $383,500 median. Plus commission, concessions, tax prorations and a state transfer tax exemption most sellers never check.
Downsizing in Oakland County? Why a Smaller Home Can Come With a Bigger Property Tax Bill
Many long-time Oakland County owners pay tax on about half of what a new buyer would. Here is why downsizing can raise your property tax bill, a worked Troy example, and where the bill to end uncapping stands.
Selling a Home in Oakland County This Fall: How to Price When 42% of the Competition Has Already Cut
Oakland County has 25% more homes for sale and 42% of listings have cut their price. How to price from closed sales, when a concession beats a cut, and what winter does to your odds.