You may be looking through the Taylor MI real estate classifieds and thinking that you are only dreaming that you can own a home. Sometimes, people with past credit issues cannot qualify for the loans needed to purchase Taylor Michigan real estate, or anywhere in the state for that matter. But rest assured there is hope.
The truth is that if you can afford to rent, you can probably afford to own, but banks do not always see it that way. Most lenders only look at the credit score, a number that may not reflect your true 'credit worthiness. Taylor MI real estate investors like us are can help you become a homeowner. With a lease option agreement (also known as a rent to own), you can purchase your own home, in probably in less time than you think.
We have a unique program called the Locator Program that will allow you to buy a home on a rent to own basis, even with bruised credit.
We can also help those of you who need to sell Taylor Michigan real estate quickly. Many people in Wayne County have needed to relocate in order to get or keep a job. Many are moving out, but many are moving in, because of new industry and new jobs. If you need to move quickly, we understand.
It is hard, sometimes impossible, to pay the mortgage on an existing property while trying to find a home in a new area. Among the Taylor MI real estate listings are nearly 500 foreclosures. With the economic problems plaguing the state, buyers and sellers need unique ideas and different options. As real estate investors, we have effective and unique systems that will help you.
Taylor Michigan real estate is located in Wayne County. Incorporated in 1968, the city was named for the twelfth president of the United States, Zachary Taylor.
The city's population is over 60,000, similar in size to Royal Oak and other Detroit suburbs. According to the last census, the Detroit metropolitan area is home to more than 5 million people.
Popular attractions include the Gibraltar Trade Center (a giant public market with a second location in Mount Clements), the Taylor Meadows Golf Course and Heritage Park. Taylor's outdoor activities are rounded out by walking paths, historic buildings, fishing ponds and picnic areas.
In January 2007, the median price for Taylor, MI real estate was $129,900, lower than the state average, but still higher than the median price in some areas. A suffering economy has Taylor Michigan real estate values, just as it has affected property values throughout the state.
If you are having trouble selling Taylor Michigan real estate, you are not alone. Most properties have been available for several months. It is a slow market. Many potential buyers are often overlooked.
Past economic problems in Michigan have left many people with credit problems. Lay-offs and factory closings left many people unemployed for a time. In some cases, it was necessary to relocate or reeducate. And, whether a paycheck is coming in or not, the bills do not stop as you well know.
If you are reading this and you have been turned down for traditional bank financing, because of past credit issues, do not despair.
A good strategy for buyers and sellers is a lease option agreement.
Sometimes called 'rent to own?, a lease option is a simple agreement drawn up between the buyers and sellers. The person who hopes to be a homeowner agrees to lease the home for a time and a portion of the rent goes towards the eventual purchase of a home. It gives a person a sense of true ownership, even before the actual sale takes place. It is also an investment in the future.
In all likelihood the value of Taylor Michigan real estate will increase over the next several years, as often happens in areas of economic 'flux?. The employment opportunities, in the area, will likely shift from mainly manufacturing to mainly service and technology. New residents will need homes and the Taylor MI real estate market will improve.
If you start now, with lease option, your investment will grow and your future will be brighter.
