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Cash is king in Michigan home sales at the moment

Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio
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Michigan has seen a sharp spike in the number of people paying cash for homes.

Last month, cash sales represented 49% of the home sales in Michigan.  

Nationwide, 42% of home sales in November were all cash.

Daren Bloomquist is with Realty Trac. He says investors are trying to gobble up a lot of newer, starter homes

“These investors are seeing a window of opportunity when home prices in many markets have been undervalued, especially compared to rent,” says Bloomquist.

Bloomquist says most investors plan to rent the homes for a few years with hopes of selling them at a profit later.

He expects, as home prices in Michigan rise, investors’ interest may wane, leaving more of the market next year for buyers who are looking for a home to live in.

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Public since 2005. Steve previously worked at public radio and television stations in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky, and also has extensive experience in commercial broadcasting.
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