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The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Buy: What Delaying Your Home Purchase Could Really Cost You in 2026

The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Buy: What Delaying Your Home Purchase Could Really Cost You in 2026

The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Buy: What Delaying Your Home Purchase Could Really Cost You in 2026Home 1st Real Estate
Published on: 01/28/2026

Discover the hidden costs of waiting to buy a home in Michigan's 2026 market. Learn how home price appreciation, rising rents, and missed equity building could cost you thousands. Home 1st Real Estate breaks down the real numbers behind delaying your purchase in Southern Michigan.

Why Local Matters: Understanding Business Ownership in Today's Changing Market

Why Local Matters: Understanding Business Ownership in Today's Changing Market

Why Local Matters: Understanding Business Ownership in Today's Changing MarketHome 1st Real Estate
Published on: 01/20/2026

Discover the difference between locally owned and corporate real estate brokerages in Michigan. Learn how business ownership affects your home sale, where your money goes, and why choosing local matters for your community. Home 1st Real Estate explains business consolidation trends and helps you make informed decisions across Southern Michigan.

The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investment Property Types: Building Wealth in Michigan

The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investment Property Types: Building Wealth in Michigan

The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investment Property Types: Building Wealth in MichiganHome 1st Real Estate
Published on: 01/13/2026

Discover different real estate investment property types including single-family rentals, multi-family properties, fix-and-flips, and commercial real estate. Learn which strategy fits your goals in Michigan's market with expert guidance from Home 1st Real Estate.

2026 Forecast: A Season of Opportunity

2026 Forecast: A Season of Opportunity

2026 Forecast: A Season of OpportunityHome 1st Real Estate
Published on: 12/30/2025

The real estate headlines are shifting, and for the first time in years, the news is uplifting. Here is what we see on the horizon for 2026: