There’s no denying that the housing market is really tough right now. Prices are very high with no end in sight, and now, interest rates are going up.
If you’re looking to buy your first home, chances are having an extra $10,000 for the downpayment would help. Now, the state of Michigan is offering up to $10,000 to help new buyers get their first home.
This program is called the MI $10K Downpayment Assistance Program, and it offers eligible buyers up to $7,500 in loans in most areas and up to $10,000 in some zip codes. To qualify, you have to meet the county’s household income limit, the home sale price must be lower than $224,500 and your minimum credit score has to be 640.
“The MI Home Loan program is a mortgage product that is available to first-time homebuyers state-wide and repeat homebuyers in targeted areas. All homebuyers work directly with a participating lender,” the program’s official website states. The program is “available to first-time homebuyers (have not owned a home in the previous three years) statewide and repeat homebuyers in targeted areas,” according to the site.
We’ve already talked about the crazy housing market. Check out how much it’s gone up in just a few years: In April 2019, the average price of a home was $169K. Currently, the average price of a home is $231K. It’s hard to wrap my head around those numbers. To learn more information about the MI $10K Downpayment Assistance Program and to check if you qualify, visit the MSHDA’s website here.
These Are the Top 50 Michigan Areas to Buy a House
50. Oneida
Living in Oneida
See what it's like to live in Oneida, MI. Explore reviews and statistics on crime, real estate, and cost of living.
49. Royal Oak
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48. Williamston
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47. Blendon Township
Blendon Township
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46. Tecumseh Township
Tecumseh Township
Tecumseh Township is located in southeastern Michigan in the county of Lenawee. The township covers an area of 13.407 square miles with a population of 1972. Notice of Public Hearing Tecumseh Township A Public Hearing will be held on Monday January 10, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.
45. Sheridan Charter Township
Living in Sheridan Charter Township
Sheridan Charter Township is located in Michigan with a population of 2,767. Sheridan Charter Township is in Newaygo County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Sheridan Charter Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.
44. Jamestown Charter Township
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43. Ferrysburg
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Ferrysburg's roots are woven deeply into the fabric of the Tri-Cities area. Since incorporation as a city in 1963, work has progressed steadily to develop the community with imagination and an eye to the future. Adequate transportation, open land, industrial diversification, recreational resources and substantial residential development all serve to help underwrite and insure the Ferrysburg of tomorrow.
42. Lima
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41. Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth Michigan | Frankenmuth
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40. Courtland Township
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38. Ingersoll
Living in Ingersoll Township
Ingersoll Township is a suburb of with a population of 2,681. Ingersoll Township is in Midland County. Living in Ingersoll Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Ingersoll Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ingersoll Township and residents tend to be conservative.
37. Grand Haven Charter Township
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35. Haslett
Living in Haslett
Haslett is a suburb of Lansing with a population of 19,565. Haslett is in Ingham County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Haslett offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Haslett there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
34. Jenison
Living in Jenison
Jenison is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 17,431. Jenison is in Ottawa County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Jenison offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Jenison there are a lot of parks.
33. DeWitt
Living in DeWitt
DeWitt is a suburb of Lansing with a population of 4,691. DeWitt is in Clinton County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in DeWitt offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in DeWitt and residents tend to lean conservative.
32. Quinnesec
Living in Quinnesec
Quinnesec is a town in Michigan with a population of 1,177. Quinnesec is in Dickinson County. Living in Quinnesec offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Quinnesec there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Quinnesec and residents tend to be conservative.
31. Freeland
Freeland
Freeland is located about 15 miles northwest of Saginaw in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Freshwater adventures and natural wonders are beckoning you to Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay.
30. Resort Township
Resort Township Michigan News
Curbside Spring Clean-up 2022 Curbside spring clean-up is scheduled to begin Monday, May 16, 2022. You can put up to 2 cubic yards of miscellaneous material out at the edge of the road. This would be a pile approximately 4'x4'x4' high. It should be at the street by Monday, May 16th at 7:00am.
29. Midland
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28. Grosse Point Woods
Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan Home Page
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27. Oakland Charter Township
Living in Oakland Charter Township
Oakland Charter Township is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 19,115. Oakland Charter Township is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Oakland Charter Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.
26. Webster Township
Living in Webster Township
See what it's like to live in Webster Township, MI. Explore reviews and statistics on crime, real estate, and cost of living.
24. Fulton Heights
Fulton Heights Neighborhood Association
Fulton Heights Neighborhood Association A Nonprofit Organization of Neighborhood Residents Our mission is to sustain a welcoming neighborhood that fosters interaction and communication among residents. We advocate for the neighborhood and keep residents informed.
23. Brighton Township
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22. Texas Charter Township
Texas Charter Township, MI | Official Website
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20. Crockery Township
Crockery Township
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19. Norway Township
Norway Township Michigan |
Norway Township is located in the south central portion of Dickinson County and consists of approximately 89 square miles. According to the 2010 census there are 1,489 people living in the township with the majority living in the southern portion which consists of rolling hills and farmland.
18. Zeeland Charter Township
Zeeland Charter Township | Zeeland, MI
Zeeland Township is a beautiful Township which shows pride in its historic background and its strong religious heritage. The Township, named after the Province of Zeeland in the Netherlands, was settled in 1847 by a group of 457 courageous settlers who were seeking religious and political freedom.
16. Cannon Township
Living in Cannon Township
Cannon Township is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 14,792. Cannon Township is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Cannon Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.
15. Beverly Hills
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Zillow has 14 homes for sale in Beverly Hills MI. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
14. Forest Hills
Living in Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 27,830. Forest Hills is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Forest Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.
13. West Ishpeming
Living in West Ishpeming
West Ishpeming is a town in Michigan with a population of 2,739. West Ishpeming is in Marquette County. Living in West Ishpeming offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in West Ishpeming and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in West Ishpeming are highly rated.
12. Tilden Township
Living in Tilden Township
Tilden Township is located in Michigan with a population of 1,047. Tilden Township is in Marquette County. Living in Tilden Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Tilden Township there are a lot of bars. Many families live in Tilden Township and residents tend to be conservative.
11. Huntington Woods
Welcome to Huntington Woods, MI
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10. Hudsonville
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Welcome to the official website of Hudsonville, Michigan
9. Ottawa Hills
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Welcome to Ottawa Hills! Established in 1922, Ottawa Hills is a historic neighborhood in southeast Grand Rapids, MI bordered by Hall, Giddings, Franklin, and Cadillac streets. This shows all the homes in OHNA. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we know how important it is to stay safe.
7. Okemos
Okemos
Enjoy the convenience of this beautiful community and quiet location near Michigan State University. Hand-crafted and award-winning restaurants offer amazing flavor. Shop our stores and find great deals at the [...]
6. Lodi Township
Lodi Township
2022-2023 Approved Budget can he found HERE Lodi Township Fall Newsletter 2021 can be found HERE With the approval of Proposal 18-3. ANYONE can request an Absentee Ballot. Save yourself some time on Election Day and sign up TODAY for the Permanent AV list and receive an APPLICATION for every election.
3. Berkley
Berkley
Situated to enjoy small town benefits with an active downtown district and home to the annual Dream Cruise Parade.Catching Fireflies, voted best gift shop, is downtown. Experience authentic German cuisine at The Berkley Front Restaurant & Tavern.
2. Eastgate
Living in Eastgate
Eastgate is a neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a population of 9,421. Eastgate is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Eastgate offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.
1. Larkin Charter Township
Welcome to Larkin Charter Township
MATS Public Open House 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program - Share Your Comments Wednesday, May 11, 2022 5-7 PM @ Midland County Services Building, 220 W. Ellsworth St, Midland - Main Atrium MATS presents the Proposed FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program draft document. Public review period extends to May 31, 2022.
Best cities, exclusively, to buy a house in Michigan
This study looked at cities, townships, suburbs and towns, but what about just the best city in Michigan to buy a house?
The No. 1 best city to buy a house in Michigan is...
When it comes to cities, Lansing is actually No. 1 on the list, followed by Grand Rapids. Ann Arbor is next, followed by Warren and Detroit.
Lansing stats
For Lansing, which was ranked the No. 1 city to buy a house in Michigan, Niche says, “Lansing is a city in Michigan with a population of 117,159. Lansing is in Ingham County. Living in Lansing offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lansing there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lansing and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Lansing are above average.”