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Could Michigan End the "Pop-Up" Tax? What It Would Mean for Oakland County Buyers, Sellers, and Downsizers | Realtor Tom Gilliam
The Michigan House passed a package that would end the property tax "pop-up" after a home sale and repeal the state transfer tax, but the bills are still waiting in the Senate. Tom Gilliam explains wh… Read More
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.28%: Why Oakland County Buyers Still Have the Upper Hand, and 5 Ways to Lower Your Rate | Realtor Tom Gilliam
Mortgage rates rose to 7.28% on October 1, 2026, but Oakland County buyers have more leverage than the headline suggests: more homes for sale, motivated sellers, and five ways to bring the payment dow… Read More
1 in 5 Sellers Are Cutting Prices: What Oakland County Sellers Should Do This Fall | Realtor Tom Gilliam
Realtor.com's September report shows 21.5% of metro Detroit listings had a price cut, above the national pace. But local values are holding. Tom Gilliam explains what the report means for Oakland Coun… Read More
Which School District Is This House In? Why the City Name Can Mislead Oakland County Buyers | Realtor Tom Gilliam
In Oakland County, the city on a listing doesn't tell you the school district. A Novi address can fall in any of four districts, and Farmington Hills is served by three. Tom Gilliam explains how to co… Read More
Downsizing in Northville, MI: What Seniors Should Know Before Selling the Family Home | Realtor Tom Gilliam
Before a longtime Northville homeowner downsizes, three things matter most: how Michigan's taxable value uncapping affects the next home, whether to sell or buy first, and which nearby community fits… Read More
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