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Recommended Home Inspection Company: Accurate Inspection LLC 

If you are buying a home, an inspection could reveal problems you never would have noticed. An inspection can require the seller to fix what needs fixing before you buy the home. You could also find issues that make you decide not to buy. If you're a seller, an inspection can help you find problems before you put the house on the market, letting you make the repairs without wrangling over the cost with a potential buyer. Learn why you should get an inspection before selling your home.

A typical home inspection covers all major mechanical systems, structural integrity and cosmetic features this includes:

  • Heating & cooling systems
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Interior and exterior
  • Garages
  • Slabs
  • Baths

  • Kitchen- which includes cabinets, counters, sinks, faucets, garbage disposals and built-in appliances
  • Exterior walls
  • Parapets, trim
  • Chimney
  • Foundation
  • Basement and crawl space

*Pest Inspections are typically conducted as a separate fee but are conducted the same day if requested.

Inspectors examine the attic and roof to assess the insulation, ventilation, framing, roof surface, flashing, penetrations, drainage, overhangs, gutters and downspouts.

A home inspection should take approx. 2 hours or more, depending on the complexity of the job. Costs range from $300 to $600 for typical homes.

Day of Inspection

The inspector performs an initial site evaluation. Then the inspector takes you on a tour to point out the assets as well as any potential problems. Pay attention, watch, ask questions and learn. A thorough inspection can find problems related to water entry, roof leaks, insect infestation, unsafe wiring, failed septic systems, poor plumbing, wet basements, mold and mildew, and safety hazards.

At the end of the inspection, you receive a written report detailing all the findings. The report should contain photographs and descriptions of any damage or defects found during the inspection as well as details on the location of damage. Pictures help you understand the scope and location of the damage, and visual proof makes it easier to get repair estimates.

So how can an inspector have expertise in so many different things? The simple answer is: Some don't. That's why it's important to check an inspector's background and references. 

Most home inspections are thorough, but even the best inspectors might not catch everything. The condition of the home is the 'snapshot' of that day. The home inspector is not going to find every possible thing wrong or that could go wrong. That's an unrealistic expectation.

Choosing the Right Inspector

Look for an inspector before you shop for a home. If you choose a home first, time is critical and you may feel pressured to pick the first inspector you meet.

  • Ask friends and family for recommendations or look up a list of local inspectors on the American Society of Home Inspectors website, (Ashi Website) Interview inspectors, ask about their backgrounds, the length of time they've been in the business, number of inspections they've performed and type of report they provide.
  • Look for an inspector with a broad knowledge of a home's systems and structures, not just a specialized person; such as a plumber or electrician.
  • Make sure your inspector is objective, independent and does not have any affiliation with the real estate agency selling the home.
  • Choose an inspector who carries errors and omissions insurance.
  • Take the time to speak with several inspectors and have confidence in their skills and demeanor.
  • Be sure your inspector is familiar with the particular type of house you're considering. Homes of different ages, designs and materials each have special risks and offer special signs, symptoms and clues to hidden damage.
  • Choose an inspector who can deliver a completed report with plenty of time for review. 
  • Request an electronic copy so you can email it to friends and family.

When Realtors talk about staging your home, they're referring to a method of decorating your home that is designed to showcase its best assets, impress buyers, and sell it quickly. In a NAR 2017 survey, 29% of sellers agents said the sales price for staged homes were between 1% and 5% higher than un-staged homes. Staged homes sell faster, 39% of sellers agents reported that staging a home reduces days on the market. 77% of them say it is easier for people to visualize a staged home as their own.

Why Home Staging Is Important

Relative to the amount of time and money involved, staging may be one of the most lucrative projects you ever undertake. Potential buyers aren't just looking for a structure to inhabit, they're also looking for a way to fulfill their dreams and improve their lifestyles. Staging can create a more emotional purchase for the buyer, which ultimately can generate more money for the seller. Buyers don't want to see work that needs to be done upon moving into the home. For every problem they see, they’ll deduct its cost from their offering price. If they see too many problems, they may pass on buying the home completely.

Staging Tips

While there are plenty of room-specific staging tips, if you're on a limited budget, it's best to focus on big-picture improvements and on the areas that will make the biggest difference in your home's selling price.The exterior and the entryway are an important point of focus because they can heavily impact a buyer's first impression.The living room, kitchen, all bathrooms, the master bedroom, and outdoor living space, such as a back patio, are also important.

Declutter

The most essential task when staging a house involves purging and deep cleaning, an empty-as-possible house looks bigger. Remove knick-knacks and personal items from all surfaces. Don’t just put them in closets; potential buyers usually look in those, and you want yours to appear roomy. Box up spare belongings and get them out of the house.

Clean

In the kitchen, many potential buyers are looking for new appliances that come with the home. If you can't purchase new appliances, make sure the ones you have are spotless. Make sure your bathroom sparkles, from the corners of the tub, to the sink drain, to that spot behind the toilet you don't think anyone can see. Your goal should be to make everything look new.

Depersonalize

Buyers need to be able to envision themselves in your home, so remove all the family photos, refrigerator art, put away all the toys and anything else that is highly personal or evocative of the home's current inhabitants.

Remove Odors

Pets, kids, cooked food, a moist bathroom, smoking, your sink, trash and many other conditions can make your home smell. You are immune to your home's aromas, ask a friend or neighbor to get their opinion. Air out the entire house by opening the windows air fresheners or scented candles can trigger allergies, and you don’t want prospective buyers feeling itchy.
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If you have pets, wash everything they touch. Consider hiring a professional.

Define Rooms

Make sure that each room has a single, defined purpose. And make sure that every space within each room has a purpose. This will help buyers see how to maximize the home's square footage. A finished basement can become an entertainment room, and a junk room can be transformed into a guest bedroom. Even if the buyer doesn't want to use the room for the same purpose, the important thing is for them to see that every inch of the home is usable space. This includes alcoves, window seats, corners, breakfast nooks, etc.

Wallpaper and Paint

Take advantage of your home's natural light. Open all curtains and blinds when showing your home. Add supplemental lighting where necessary. Outdated or broken light fixtures can be cheaply and easily replaced. If you think your existing fixtures are fine, make sure to dust them including light bulbs and clean off any grime. Play with different color temperatures of lighting, the whiter the light, the more it looks like daylight. 

Light & Bright

Take advantage of your home's natural light. Open all curtains and blinds when showing your home. Add supplemental lighting where necessary. Outdated or broken light fixtures can be cheaply and easily replaced. If you think your existing fixtures are fine, make sure to dust them including light bulbs and clean off any grime. Play with different color temperatures of lighting, the whiter the light, the more it looks like daylight.

Furniture

Make sure furniture is the right size for the room, and don't clutter a room with too much of it.

A good rule of thumb is to remove about half your furniture. Furniture that's too big will make a room look small, too little or too small furniture can make a space feel cold. Don't use cheap furniture, either. You don't have to pay a lot of money to switch out your existing furniture. (You may even be able to rent the furniture you stage your home with). Either way, make sure the furniture looks nice, new, and inviting. You'll also want to arrange the furniture in a way that makes each room feel spacious and homey.

​​​​​​​The NAR survey found the living room is the most crucial space to stage, next comes the master bedroom, followed by the kitchen. Your last priority can be any extra bedrooms.

Walls and Ceilings

Cracks in the walls or ceiling are red flags to buyers because they may indicate foundation problems. If your home does have foundation problems, you will need to either fix them or alert  potential buyers to them; fixing any foundation problems would be better in terms of getting the home sold. If the foundation only looks bad but has been deemed sound by an inspector, repair the cracks so you don't scare off buyers.

Curb Appeal

Your home's exterior will be the potential buyer's first impression. It may even determine their interest in viewing the inside. Make sure your lawn, hedges, trees, and other plants are well-maintained, and neatly pruned and eliminate any weeds. Make sure the sidewalk leading up to the house is clear and clean. To brighten windows, wash them well, and consider adding flower boxes or add potted plants on your front stoop.Power wash your home's exterior can make it look almost freshly painted but with less effort and expense. If you have a pool, showcase it by making sure it's crystal clear. 

Final Touches

Just before any open house or showing, make sure that your staging efforts have the maximum impact with a few last-minute touches that will make the home seem warm and inviting. These include putting fresh flowers in vases, letting fresh air into the house for at least ten minutes beforehand so it isn't stuffy, and putting new, plush, nicely folded towels in the bathrooms and closing the toilet lids.

The Bottom Line

Even if you have plenty of cash, don't put too much money into the staging process. You want to emphasize the home's best features, but keep in mind that what sells the home and what will make the home usable for the buyer are not necessarily the same thing. Overall, to get the most bang for your buck, your home staging efforts should be designed to appeal to the widest  possible range of buyers. The more people willing to submit purchase offers for your home, the higher the selling price will be.

A pest inspection generally focuses on wood-destroying insects. Price for Service $95 Inspector may discuss the following if found & give suggestions.
Recommended company: "Accurate Pest Control"

Check out the Concierge Services for additional recommendations. 

Cockroaches

Only a few varieties of cockroaches are able to infest homes in the United States, but these pests spread disease, smell bad, and are tricky to kill.

Mice and Rats

Mice and Rats are on the hunt for a food supply and can contaminate up to 10 times more food than they actually eat. If they do get in, they can spread disease and even bite family members, so rodent pest control is a top priority.

Termites

Termite damage is extensive, causing at least five times more destruction than house fires in a single year. A termite infestation is serious and must be dealt with quickly by a professional.

Beetles

Powder-post beetles are a group made up of several species of wood-boring insects that get their name from their ability to turn the inside of a piece of wood into powder. Commonly confused with carpenter ants and termites, powder post beetles are thought by some researchers to be the second leading cause of insect damage to homes in America.

Ants and Carpenter Ants

Ants are extremely stubborn and difficult to get rid of. Carpenter ants are more dangerous to the structure of your home and can be even more challenging to eradicate.  Our inspection will show the presence of these little red pests or put your mind at ease, knowing they are not in your home.

Fleas and Ticks

Both of these critters can enter your home via your pets, so you will especially benefit from our Pest Inspection if you have a family dog or cat.  For more information on pest control involving your pets, contact your veterinarian for flea treatments.

Spiders / Boxelder Bugs

Most spiders are harmless, but a very small percentage are poisonous, like the brown recluse and the black widow.

Box elder bugs congregate in large numbers seeking shelter in and around homes. These bugs release a staining substance that may leave marks on walls, furniture, and fabric. These elder bugs are not harmful to humans but are a nuisance and people may be sensitive or allergic to them by experiencing skin irritation or respiratory issues.

Bugs

Please see Concierge Services to find recommended companies for exclusion and cleanup.

 

Getting Your House Ready for a Photoshoot

Recommended Company for Virtual Tours, Aerial Photography & Real Estate Photos: Windowstill

  • Thoroughly clean the whole house (vacuum, clean hardwood floors, countertops, & windows)
  • Turn on all ceiling lights and lamps
  • Replace all burnt out light bulbs
  • Turn off ceiling fans
  • Turn off TVs and computer screens
  • Open all blinds, letting all the light in
  • Remove personal photographs
  • Make all beds
  • Remove small floor rugs to show the floor
  • Place all shoes and jackets in the closet

Exterior

  • Close garage doors
  • Remove cars from driveway and front of home
  • Tidy up the landscaping
  • Remove empty planters
  • Remove cobwebs from eaves and door frame
  • Remove visible hoses
  • Remove toys (soccer goals, basketball hoops, kids toys, dog toys, etc)
  • Clean porch and tidy up outdoor tables, chairs, and chair cushions
  • Clean pool
  • Remove pool cleaning equipment
  • Remove trash cans
  • Turn on any fountains
  • Remove pet waste

Kitchen

  • Clean off countertops completely. Small things like a knife block or coffee maker are acceptable
  • Hide trash can in closet 

Dining Room

  • Clear, dust and polish table tops
  • If available decorative table settings, one centerpiece
  • Remove kid's chairs and booster seats
  • Straighten all chairs

Family Room

  • Remove all magazines, papers, and mail, etc.
  • Remove kid's toys
  • Declutter fireplace mantel
  • Clean interior of fireplace
  • Arrange pillows

MASTER BEDROOM

  • Make bed
  • Clear nightstand of personal items
  • Remove cell phone charging cords
  • Remove clutter from dresser
  • Remove family photos
  • Remove items from under the bed that are visible

BEDROOMS

  • Make bed(s)
  • Remove personal items
  • Remove any stickers and posters from walls Remove any visible items from under the bed(s)

BATHROOMS

  • Clear countertops completely
  • Remove soap, toothbrushes, medication, make-up, deodorant, etc.
  • Close toilet lid
  • Clean shower and remove shampoo, soap, razor, etc.
  • Set out clean towels
  • Remove floor mats to show floor

PETS

  • Remove food and water bowls
  • Remove pet beds
  • Remove toys
  • Remove all waste and pet hair
  • Contain pets in a hidden kennel or outdoors
 

What is Radon? Why is it important to know?

Radon is produced from a natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It enters homes, offices, schools, and other buildings through cracks in floors and walls, construction joints or gaps around service pipes, electrical wires, and sump pits. People who breathe in these radioactive particles and or swallow water with high radon levels over long periods of time are susceptible to lung damage and lung cancer.

Click Here to learn more about Radon & its health risks for your family:
Prices may vary from $125-200
Radon Mitigation ranges from $650-2,200

When purchasing a home, consider testing your home for radon while getting a home inspection.
Recommended service providers to test or mitigate: Accurate Inspection LLC, Radon Man LLC. 

What is Asbestos & why do I need to be aware of it?

Many people love to do renovations and home improvements, homes built in the 1920s-1980s most likely will have Asbestos,a mineral fiber identified only with a special type of microscope. The presence of asbestos is not dangerous. If it is left alone and not released into the air; the mineral fibers will not likely pose any health risks. 

Click Here to learn about Asbestos & its health risks for your family:
Click Here to read EPA Guidelines

The national average for asbestos testing is $502, with the typical range between $224 - $811
Ask your local professional how much it would cost to remove.

Looking to test for Asbestos?  Click Here

 

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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COUNTY: Clinton
  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage Non Homestead
Bath Twp BATH COMMUNITY SCHO 36.6715 54.6715 30.6715 42.6715 36.6715 54.6715
Bath Twp EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 38.1198 56.1198 32.1198 44.1198 38.1198 56.1198
Bath Twp HASLETT PUBLIC SCHOOL 40.4397 58.4397 34.4397 46.4397 40.4397 58.4397
Bath Twp LAINGSBURG COMM SCH 35.7314 53.7314 29.7314 41.7314 35.7314 53.7314
Bengal Twp FOWLER PUBLIC SCHOOL 29.4830 47.4830 23.4830 35.4830 29.4830 47.4830
Bengal Twp TR-FOWLER 29.4930 47.4822 23.4930 35.4822 29.4930 47.4822
Bengal Twp PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 29.0830 47.0830 23.0830 35.0830 29.0830 47.0830
Bengal Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 29.8306 47.8306 23.8306 35.8306 29.8306 47.8306
Bingham Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 26.9576 44.9576 20.9576 32.9576 26.9576 44.9576

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage Non Homestead
Dallas Twp FOWLER PUBLIC SCHOOL 26.2381 44.2381 20.2381 32.2381 26.2381 44.2381
Dallas Twp (VILLAGE OF FOWLER) FOWLER PUBLIC SCHOOL 34.2381 52.2381 28.2381 40.2381 34.2381 52.2381
Dallas Twp PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 25.8381 43.8381 19.8381 31.8381 25.8381 43.8381
Dewitt Twp DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.8273 55.8273 31.8273 43.8273 37.8273 55.8273
Dewitt Twp BATH COMMUNITY SCHO 36.8207 54.8207 30.8207 42.8207 36.8207 54.8207
Dewitt Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 31.0496 49.0496 25.0496 37.0496 31.0496 49.0496
Dewitt Twp TR-ST JOHNS/DEWITT DE 33.9004 51.9004 27.9004 39.9004 33.9004 51.9004
Dewitt Twp EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 38.2690 56.2690 32.2690 44.2690 38.2690 56.2690
Dewitt Twp LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 36.5594 54.0808 30.5594 42.0808 36.5594 54.0808
Dewitt Twp TR-LANSING 39.9594 57.4808 33.9594 45.4808 39.9594 57.4808
Duplain Twp OVID ELSIE AREA SCHOO 29.8771 47.8465 23.8771 35.8465 29.8771 47.8465
Duplain Twp (VILLAGE OF ELSIE) OVID ELSIE AREA SCHOO 44.2431 62.2125 38.2431 50.2125 44.2431 62.2125
Duplain Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 29.0771 47.0771 23.0771 35.0771 29.0771 47.0771
Eagle Twp PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 26.6040 44.6040 20.6040 32.6040 28.6040 46.6040
Eagle Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 30.9181 48.9181 24.9181 36.9181 32.9181 50.9181
Eagle Twp PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHO 29.0244 47.0244 23.0244 35.0244 31.0244 49.0244
Eagle Twp (VILLAGE OF EAGLE) PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHO 34.3304 52.3304 28.3304 40.3304 36.3304 54.3304
Essex Twp FOWLER PUBLIC SCHOOL 25.4847 43.4847 19.4847 31.4847 25.4847 43.4847
Essex Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 25.8323 43.8323 19.8323 31.8323 25.8323 43.8323
Essex Twp FULTON SCHOOLS 22.7361 40.6695 16.7361 28.6695 22.7361 40.6695
Essex Twp (VILLAGE OF MAPLE RAPIDS) FULTON SCHOOLS 36.3767 54.3101 30.3767 42.3101 36.3767 54.3101
Greenbush Twp OVID ELSIE AREA SCHOO 26.4029 44.3723 20.4029 32.3723 26.4029 44.3723
Greenbush Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 26.3505 44.3505 20.3505 32.3505 26.3505 44.3505

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage Non Homestead
Lebanon Twp FOWLER PUBLIC SCHOOL 27.0016 45.0016 21.0016 33.0016 27.0016 45.0016
Lebanon Twp PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 26.6016 44.6016 20.6016 32.6016 26.6016 44.6016
Lebanon Twp FULTON SCHOOLS 24.2530 42.1864 18.2530 30.1864 24.2530 42.1864
Lebanon Twp CARSON CITY CRYSTAL A 26.8027 44.8027 20.8027 32.8027 26.8027 44.8027
Lebanon Twp (VILLAGE OF HUBBARDSTON) CARSON CITY CRYSTAL A 36.3027 54.3027 30.3027 42.3027 36.3027 54.3027
Olive Twp DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 31.3855 49.3855 25.3855 37.3855 31.3855 49.3855
Olive Twp BATH COMMUNITY SCHO 30.3789 48.3789 24.3789 36.3789 30.3789 48.3789
Olive Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 25.3554 43.3554 19.3554 31.3554 25.3554 43.3554
Olive Twp LAINGSBURG COMM SCH 29.4388 47.4388 23.4388 35.4388 29.4388 47.4388
Ovid Twp OVID ELSIE AREA SCHOO 28.4080 46.3774 22.4080 34.3774 28.4080 46.3774
Ovid Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 27.6080 45.6080 21.6080 33.6080 27.6080 45.6080
Riley Twp FOWLER PUBLIC SCHOOL 25.9796 43.9796 19.9796 31.9796 25.9796 43.9796
Riley Twp PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 25.5796 43.5796 19.5796 31.5796 25.5796 43.5796
Riley Twp TR-P-W 25.5896 43.5896 19.5896 31.5896 25.5896 43.5896
Riley Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 26.3272 44.3272 20.3272 32.3272 26.3272 44.3272
Riley Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 29.8937 47.8937 23.8937 35.8937 29.8937 47.8937
Riley Twp TR-GRAND LEDGE 27.5377 45.5377 21.5377 33.5377 27.5377 45.5377
Victor Twp BATH COMMUNITY SCHO 31.8647 49.8647 25.8647 37.8647 31.8647 49.8647
Victor Twp OVID ELSIE AREA SCHOO 26.8936 44.8630 20.8936 32.8630 26.8936 44.8630
Victor Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 26.8412 44.8412 20.8412 32.8412 26.8412 44.8412
Victor Twp LAINGSBURG COMM SCH 30.9246 48.9246 24.9246 36.9246 30.9246 48.9246
Victor Twp TR-LAINGSBURG/BATH DE 32.2246 50.2246 26.2246 38.2246 32.2246 50.2246

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage Non Homestead
Watertown Twp DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 35.7894 53.7894 29.7894 41.7894 35.7894 53.7894
Watertown Twp TR-DEWITT #2 32.9286 50.9286 26.9286 38.9286 32.9286 50.9286
Watertown Twp TR-DEWITT #3 35.2946 53.2946 29.2946 41.2946 35.2946 53.2946
Watertown Twp TR-DEWITT #4 WAVERLY 32.9286 50.9286 26.9286 38.9286 32.9286 50.9286
Watertown Twp TR-DEWITT #5 35.2946 53.2946 29.2946 41.2946 35.2946 53.2946
Watertown Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 29.0117 47.0117 23.0117 35.0117 29.0117 47.0117
Watertown Twp TR-ST JOHNS #2 31.3677 49.3677 25.3677 37.3677 31.3677 49.3677
Watertown Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 32.3440 50.3440 26.3440 38.3440 32.3440 50.3440
Watertown Twp LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 34.5215 52.0429 28.5215 40.0429 34.5215 52.0429
Watertown Twp WAVERLY SCHOOLS 39.8257 53.6439 33.8257 45.8203 39.8257 53.6439
Westphalia Twp PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 24.6026 42.6026 18.6026 30.6026 24.6026 42.6026
Westphalia Twp (VILLAGE OF WESTPHALIA) PEWAMO WESTPHALIA C 32.6026 50.6026 26.6026 38.6026 32.6026 50.6026
Westphalia Twp ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 25.3502 43.3502 19.3502 31.3502 25.3502 43.3502
Westphalia Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 28.9167 46.9167 22.9167 34.9167 28.9167 46.9167
Westphalia Twp PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHO 27.0230 45.0230 21.0230 33.0230 27.0230 45.0230
Dewitt City DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 44.3695 62.3695 38.3695 50.3695 44.3695 62.3695
East Lansing City BATH COMMUNITY SCHO 48.5355 66.5355 42.5355 54.5355 48.5355 66.5355
East Lansing City EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 49.9838 67.9838 43.9838 55.9838 49.9838 67.9838
East Lansing City LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 48.2742 65.7956 42.2742 53.7956 48.2742 65.7956
Grand Ledge City GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 44.1215 62.1215 38.1215 50.1215 44.1215 62.1215
Lansing City LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 50.5006 68.0220 44.5006 56.0220 50.5006 68.0220
Ovid City OVID ELSIE AREA SCHOO 42.0118 59.9812 36.0118 47.9812 42.0118 59.9812
St Johns City ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOO 37.9543 55.9543 31.9543 43.9543 37.9543 55.9543

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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COUNTY: Eaton
  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage Non Homestead
Bellevue Twp BELLEVUE COMM SCH DIS 31.2211 49.2211 25.2211 37.2211 31.2211 49.2211
Bellevue Twp (VILLAGE OF BELLEVUE) BELLEVUE COMM SCH DIS 43.9744 61.9744 37.9744 49.9744 43.9744 61.9744
Bellevue Twp OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 34.1411 52.1411 28.1411 40.1411 34.1411 52.1411
Benton Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 30.2406 48.2406 24.2406 36.2406 30.2406 48.2406
Benton Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 32.3527 50.3527 26.3527 38.3527 32.3527 50.3527
Benton Twp TR-GL/CHAR 35.1083 53.1083 29.1083 41.1083 35.1083 53.1083
Benton Twp POTTERVILLE PUBLIC SC 34.2871 52.2871 28.2871 40.2871 34.2871 52.2871
Benton Twp TR-GL/CHAR 28.5013 46.5013 22.5013 34.5013 28.5013 46.5013
Brookfield Twp TR-OLIVET/ER 32.0094 50.0094 26.0094 38.0094 32.0094 50.0094
Brookfield Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 27.7419 45.7419 21.7419 33.7419 27.7419 45.7419
Brookfield Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 27.6464 45.5133 21.6464 33.5133 27.6464 45.5133
Brookfield Twp OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 34.1394 52.1394 28.1394 40.1394 34.1394 52.1394
Brookfield Twp SPRINGPORT PUBLIC SCH 30.7377 48.7377 24.7377 36.7377 30.7377 48.7377

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence District or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead
Carmel Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 29.1370 47.1370 23.1370 35.1370 29.1370 47.1370
Carmel Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 28.0470 46.0470 22.0470 34.0470 28.0470 46.0470
Carmel Twp OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 35.5345 53.5345 29.5345 41.5345 35.5345 53.5345
Chester Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 27.7944 45.7944 21.7944 33.7944 27.7944 45.7944
Chester Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 26.7044 44.7044 20.7044 32.7044 26.7044 44.7044
Chester Twp LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 27.8152 45.7882 21.8152 33.7882 27.8152 45.7882
Delta Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 35.9591 53.9591 29.9591 41.9591 35.9591 53.9591
Delta Twp LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 38.3053 55.8267 32.3053 43.8267 38.3053 55.8267
Delta Twp HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 42.0149 60.0149 36.0149 48.0149 42.0149 60.0149
Delta Twp WAVERLY SCHOOLS 43.5913 57.4095 37.5913 49.5859 43.5913 57.4095
Eaton Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 28.3238 46.3238 22.3238 34.3238 28.3238 46.3238
Eaton Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 28.2283 46.0952 22.2283 34.0952 28.2283 46.0952
Eaton Rapids Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 28.7503 46.7503 22.7503 34.7503 28.7503 46.7503
Eaton Rapids Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 28.6548 46.5217 22.6548 34.5217 28.6548 46.5217
Hamlin Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 29.6280 47.4949 23.6280 35.4949 29.6280 47.4949
Hamlin Twp SPRINGPORT PUBLIC SCH 32.7193 50.7193 26.7193 38.7193 32.7193 50.7193
Kalamo Twp BELLEVUE COMM SCH DIS 31.1988 49.1988 25.1988 37.1988 31.1988 49.1988
Kalamo Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 27.7213 45.7213 21.7213 33.7213 27.7213 45.7213
Kalamo Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 26.6313 44.6313 20.6313 32.6313 26.6313 44.6313
Kalamo Twp OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 34.1188 52.1188 28.1188 40.1188 34.1188 52.1188

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence District or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead
Oneida Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 33.9223 51.9223 27.9223 39.9223 33.9223 51.9223
Oneida Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 36.0344 54.0344 30.0344 42.0344 36.0344 54.0344
Oneida Twp POTTERVILLE PUBLIC SC 37.9688 55.9688 31.9688 43.9688 37.9688 55.9688
Oneida Twp ONEIDA TWP SCHOOL DIS 31.9797 43.8323 25.9797 37.9797 31.9797 43.8323
Oneida Twp PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHO 35.2912 53.2912 29.2912 41.2912 35.2912 53.2912
Roxand Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 28.5826 46.5826 22.5826 34.5826 30.5826 48.5826
Roxand Twp TR-CHARLOTTE/LOUCKS 25.9926 43.9926 19.9926 31.9926 27.9926 45.9926
Roxand Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 30.6947 48.6947 24.6947 36.6947 32.6947 50.6947
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 35.8540 53.8540 29.8540 41.8540 37.8540 55.8540
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-GL/LAKEWOOD 24.2703 24.2703 18.2703 24.2703 26.2703 26.2703
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-GR.LDG/LK 30.2903 48.2903 24.2903 36.2903 32.2903 50.2903
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-GL/LOUCKS 29.2703 47.2703 23.2703 35.2703 31.2703 49.2703
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 28.6034 46.5764 22.6034 34.5764 30.6034 48.5764
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-LKWOOD/GR.LDG 32.4334 50.4334 26.4334 38.4334 34.4334 52.4334
Sunfield Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 27.4022 45.4022 21.4022 33.4022 29.4022 47.4022
Sunfield Twp LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 28.5130 46.4860 22.5130 34.4860 30.5130 48.4860
Sunfield Twp (VILLAGE OF SUNFIELD) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 41.0130 58.9860 35.0130 46.9860 41.0130 58.9860
Vermontville Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 29.6460 47.6460 23.6460 35.6460 29.6460 47.6460
Vermontville Twp (VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE) MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 43.8606 61.8606 37.8606 49.8606 43.8606 61.8606
Vermontville Twp (VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 30.7568 48.7298 24.7568 36.7298 30.7568 48.7298
Walton Twp BELLEVUE COMM SCH DIS 31.2316 49.2316 25.2316 37.2316 31.2316 49.2316
Walton Twp OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 34.1516 52.1516 28.1516 40.1516 34.1516 52.1516

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence District or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead
Oneida Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 33.9223 51.9223 27.9223 39.9223 33.9223 51.9223
Oneida Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 36.0344 54.0344 30.0344 42.0344 36.0344 54.0344
Oneida Twp POTTERVILLE PUBLIC SC 37.9688 55.9688 31.9688 43.9688 37.9688 55.9688
Oneida Twp ONEIDA TWP SCHOOL DIS 31.9797 43.8323 25.9797 37.9797 31.9797 43.8323
Oneida Twp PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHO 35.2912 53.2912 29.2912 41.2912 35.2912 53.2912
Roxand Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 28.5826 46.5826 22.5826 34.5826 30.5826 48.5826
Roxand Twp TR-CHARLOTTE/LOUCKS 25.9926 43.9926 19.9926 31.9926 27.9926 45.9926
Roxand Twp GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 30.6947 48.6947 24.6947 36.6947 32.6947 50.6947
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 35.8540 53.8540 29.8540 41.8540 37.8540 55.8540
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-GL/LAKEWOOD 24.2703 24.2703 18.2703 24.2703 26.2703 26.2703
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-GR.LDG/LK 30.2903 48.2903 24.2903 36.2903 32.2903 50.2903
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-GL/LOUCKS 29.2703 47.2703 23.2703 35.2703 31.2703 49.2703
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 28.6034 46.5764 22.6034 34.5764 30.6034 48.5764
Roxand Twp (VILLAGE OF MULLIKEN) TR-LKWOOD/GR.LDG 32.4334 50.4334 26.4334 38.4334 34.4334 52.4334
Sunfield Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 27.4022 45.4022 21.4022 33.4022 29.4022 47.4022
Sunfield Twp LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 28.5130 46.4860 22.5130 34.4860 30.5130 48.4860
Sunfield Twp (VILLAGE OF SUNFIELD) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 41.0130 58.9860 35.0130 46.9860 41.0130 58.9860
Vermontville Twp MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 29.6460 47.6460 23.6460 35.6460 29.6460 47.6460
Vermontville Twp (VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE) MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL D 43.8606 61.8606 37.8606 49.8606 43.8606 61.8606
Vermontville Twp (VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHO 30.7568 48.7298 24.7568 36.7298 30.7568 48.7298
Walton Twp BELLEVUE COMM SCH DIS 31.2316 49.2316 25.2316 37.2316 31.2316 49.2316
Walton Twp OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 34.1516 52.1516 28.1516 40.1516 34.1516 52.1516

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead
Windsor Twp CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 30.7287 48.7287 24.7287 36.7287 30.7287 48.7287
Windsor Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 30.6332 48.5001 24.6332 36.5001 30.6332 48.5001
Windsor Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 32.8408 50.8408 26.8408 38.8408 32.8408 50.8408
Windsor Twp POTTERVILLE PUBLIC SC 34.7752 52.7752 28.7752 40.7752 34.7752 52.7752
Windsor Twp LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 35.1870 52.7084 29.1870 40.7084 35.1870 52.7084
Windsor Twp HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 38.8966 56.8966 32.8966 44.8966 38.8966 56.8966
Windsor TWP (VILLAGE OF DIMONDALE) HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 48.8966 66.8966 42.8966 54.8966 48.8966 66.8966
Windsor Twp TR-HOLT/ER 37.2766 55.2766 31.2766 43.2766 37.2766 55.2766
Windsor Twp TR-HOLT/ER 91 35.5766 53.5766 29.5766 41.5766 35.5766 53.5766
Windsor Twp TR-HOLT/ER 38.9766 56.9766 32.9766 44.9766 38.9766 56.9766
Windsor Twp TR-HOLT/ER 32.2966 50.2966 26.2966 38.2966 32.2966 50.2966
Windsor Twp WAVERLY SCHOOLS 40.4730 54.2912 34.4730 46.4676 40.4730 54.2912
Charlotte City CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 43.7564 61.7564 37.7564 49.7564 43.7564 61.7564
Eaton Rapids City EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 42.2373 60.1042 36.2373 48.1042 42.2373 60.1042
Grand Ledge City GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 46.3887 64.3887 40.3887 52.3887 46.3887 64.3887
Lansing City GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SC 53.4374 71.4374 47.4374 59.4374 53.4374 71.4374
Lansing City LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 56.3403 73.8617 50.3403 61.8617 56.3403 73.8617
Lansing City HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 60.0499 78.0499 54.0499 66.0499 60.0499 78.0499
Olivet City OLIVET COMMUNITY SCH 47.7819 65.7819 41.7819 53.7819 47.7819 65.7819
Potterville City CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCH 40.8035 58.8035 34.8035 46.8035 40.8035 58.8035
Potterville City POTTERVILLE PUBLIC SC 44.8500 62.8500 38.8500 50.8500 44.8500 62.8500

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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COUNTY: Ingham
  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage Non Homestead
Alaiedon Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.6941 55.6941 31.6941 43.6941 37.6941 55.6941
Alaiedon Twp OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOL 39.0002 57.0002 33.0002 45.0002 39.0002 57.0002
Alaiedon Twp WILLIAMSTON COMM SCH 40.5839 58.4219 34.5839 46.4219 40.5839 58.4219
Aurelius Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 33.2393 51.1062 27.2393 39.1062 33.2393 51.1062
Aurelius Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 38.1827 56.1827 32.1827 44.1827 38.1827 56.1827

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage for Principal Residence School District or Ag Exemption Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage NonHomestead
Bunker Hill Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 40.7674 58.7674 34.7674 46.7674 40.7674 58.7674
Bunker Hill Twp LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.7692 55.7474 31.7692 43.7474 37.7692 55.7474
Bunker Hill Twp STOCKBRIDGE COMM SC 36.6770 54.6770 30.6770 42.6770 36.6770 54.6770
Delhi Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 43.6903 61.5572 37.6903 49.5572 43.6903 61.5572
Delhi Twp LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 48.2441 65.7655 42.2441 53.7655 48.2441 65.7655
Delhi Twp HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 51.9537 69.9537 45.9537 57.9537 51.9537 69.9537
Delhi Twp TR-HOLT/MAS 04 44.8037 62.8037 38.8037 50.8037 44.8037 62.8037
Delhi Twp TR-HOLT/MAS 07 44.8037 62.8037 38.8037 50.8037 44.8037 62.8037
Delhi Twp TR-ER/HOLT 48.9537 66.9537 42.9537 54.9537 48.9537 66.9537
Delhi Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 48.6337 66.6337 42.6337 54.6337 48.6337 66.6337
Ingham Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 39.1558 57.1558 33.1558 45.1558 41.6558 59.6558
Ingham Twp (VILLAGE OF DANSVILLE) VILLAGE OF DANSVILLE DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 47.3969 65.3969 41.3969 53.3969 49.8969 67.8969
Ingham Twp (VILLAGE OF DANSVILLE) MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.8454 55.8454 31.8454 43.8454 40.3454 58.3454
Lansing Twp EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 49.9418 67.9418 43.9418 55.9418 51.8278 69.8278
Lansing Twp LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 48.2322 65.7536 42.2322 53.7536 50.1182 67.6396
Lansing Twp WAVERLY SCHOOLS 53.5182 67.3364 47.5182 59.5128 55.4042 69.2224
Leroy Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 41.2131 59.2131 35.2131 47.2131 41.2131 59.2131
Leroy Twp WEBBERVILLE COMMUNIT 41.6525 59.6525 35.6525 47.6525 41.6525 59.6525
Leroy Twp (VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE) VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE WEBBERVILLE COMMUNIT 54.8525 72.8525 48.8525 60.8525 54.8525 72.8525
Leroy Twp (VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE) VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE WILLIAMSTON COMM SCH 42.7925 60.6305 36.7925 48.6305 42.7925 60.6305
Leslie Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 40.0626 58.0626 34.0626 46.0626 40.0626 58.0626
Leslie Twp LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.0644 55.0426 31.0644 43.0426 37.0644 55.0426
Leslie Twp TR-LES/MASN 43.7444 61.7444 37.7444 49.7444 43.7444 61.7444
Leslie Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 38.7522 56.7522 32.7522 44.7522 38.7522 56.7522
Leslie Twp NORTHWEST SCHOOL DIS 34.9836 52.9836 28.9836 40.9836 34.9836 52.9836

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence District or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead
Locke Twp WEBBERVILLE COMMUNIT 41.5853 59.5853 35.5853 47.5853 41.5853 59.5853
Locke Twp WILLIAMSTON COMM SCH 42.7253 60.5633 36.7253 48.5633 42.7253 60.5633
Locke Twp FOWLERVILLE COMMUNIT 35.7639 53.7639 29.7639 41.7639 35.7639 53.7639
Locke Twp MORRICE AREA SCHOOLS 34.5787 50.9300 28.5787 38.9300 34.5787 50.9300
Locke Twp PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL D 36.1599 54.0554 30.1599 42.0554 36.1599 54.0554
Meridian Twp EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 51.6302 69.6302 45.6302 57.6302 51.6302 69.6302
Meridian Twp HASLETT PUBLIC SCHOOL 53.9501 71.9501 47.9501 59.9501 53.9501 71.9501
Meridian Twp OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOL 51.6163 69.6163 45.6163 57.6163 51.6163 69.6163
Meridian Twp WILLIAMSTON COMM SCH 53.2000 71.0380 47.2000 59.0380 53.2000 71.0380
Onondaga Twp EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SC 32.8969 50.7638 26.8969 38.7638 32.8969 50.7638
Onondaga Twp LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 36.1525 54.1307 30.1525 42.1307 36.1525 54.1307
Onondaga Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.8403 55.8403 31.8403 43.8403 37.8403 55.8403
Onondaga Twp NORTHWEST SCHOOL DIS 34.0717 52.0717 28.0717 40.0717 34.0717 52.0717
Onondaga Twp SPRINGPORT PUBLIC SCH 35.9882 53.9882 29.9882 41.9882 35.9882 53.9882
Stockbridge Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 40.5541 58.5541 34.5541 46.5541 40.5541 58.5541
Stockbridge Twp STOCKBRIDGE COMM SC 36.4637 54.4637 30.4637 42.4637 36.4637 54.4637
Stockbridge Twp (VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE) VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE STOCKBRIDGE COMM SC 49.2037 67.2037 43.2037 55.2037 49.2037 67.2037
Vevay Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 39.1731 57.1731 33.1731 45.1731 39.1731 57.1731
Vevay Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 37.8627 55.8627 31.8627 43.8627 37.8627 55.8627
Wheatfield Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 41.3940 59.3940 35.3940 47.3940 41.3940 59.3940
Wheatfield Twp MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 40.0836 58.0836 34.0836 46.0836 40.0836 58.0836
Wheatfield Twp WILLIAMSTON COMM SCH 42.9734 60.8114 36.9734 48.8114 42.9734 60.8114
Wheatfield Twp TR-DAN/WMSTN 41.7101 59.5481 35.7101 47.5481 41.7101 59.5481
Wheatfield Twp TR-DAN/WMSTN 65,802.1334 65,819.9714 65,796.1334 65,807.9714 65,802.1334 65,819.9714

2020 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATES IN MICHIGAN

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  School District Total Millage for Principal Residence District or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead Total Millage Industrial Personal (IPP) Total Millage Commercial Personal (CPP) Total Millage for Principle Residence or Ag Exemption Total Millage NonHomestead
White Oak Twp DANSVILLE AG SCHOOL 40.7696 58.7696 34.7696 46.7696 40.7696 58.7696
White Oak Twp STOCKBRIDGE COMM SC 36.6792 54.6792 30.6792 42.6792 36.6792 54.6792
White Oak Twp WEBBERVILLE COMMUNIT 41.2090 59.2090 35.2090 47.2090 41.2090 59.2090
White Oak Twp FOWLERVILLE COMMUNIT 35.3876 53.3876 29.3876 41.3876 35.3876 53.3876
Williamstown Twp HASLETT PUBLIC SCHOOL 43.4709 61.4709 37.4709 49.4709 43.4709 61.4709
Williamstown Twp OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOL 41.1371 59.1371 35.1371 47.1371 41.1371 59.1371
Williamstown Twp WILLIAMSTON COMM SCH 42.7208 60.5588 36.7208 48.5588 42.7208 60.5588
Williamstown Twp PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL D 36.1554 54.0509 30.1554 42.0509 36.1554 54.0509
East Lansing City EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 55.9788 73.9788 49.9788 61.9788 55.9788 73.9788
East Lansing City LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 54.2692 71.7906 48.2692 59.7906 54.2692 71.7906
East Lansing City HASLETT PUBLIC SCHOOL 58.2987 76.2987 52.2987 64.2987 58.2987 76.2987
Lansing City EAST LANSING SCHOOL D 60.8803 78.8803 54.8803 66.8803 60.8803 78.8803
Lansing City LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL 59.1707 76.6921 53.1707 64.6921 59.1707 76.6921
Lansing City HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 62.8803 80.8803 56.8803 68.8803 62.8803 80.8803
Lansing City MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 59.5603 77.5603 53.5603 65.5603 59.5603 77.5603
Lansing City OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOL 60.8664 78.8664 54.8664 66.8664 60.8664 78.8664
Lansing City WAVERLY SCHOOLS 64.4567 78.2749 58.4567 70.4513 64.4567 78.2749
Mason City LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 51.7749 69.7531 45.7749 57.7531 51.7749 69.7531
Williamston City MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 52.1127 70.1127 46.1127 58.1127 52.1127 70.1127

Prevalence of Well and Septic Systems: More than one in five U.S. households rely on septic systems, with over 15 million homes using private wells for drinking water, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

 

Importance of Inspection: A professional well and septic inspection is critical for both buyers and sellers. In certain counties like Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee, and Barry, health department inspections are mandated before a sale can close. In counties without this mandate, lenders typically require an inspection, or buyers/sellers may opt for one.

 

Cost Considerations: Repairing or replacing well and septic systems can be expensive. The cost to install a well and septic system can range from $6,000 to $20,000. The cost depends on several factors, including: 

  • Absorption field type
  • Septic tank size
  • Well drilling depth
  • Well depth
  • Static water level

A septic tank installation can cost $2,000–$7,000 on its own, or $5,000–$22,000 when combined with a well system. Digging a well can cost between $1,500 and $12,000, but the average cost is around $5,500. Septic tank could range and a new septic system drain field can range from $10,000-$30,000.

  • Inspection Process: During an inspection, various aspects are examined, including water system testing, Well isolation distances, compliance of well construction, water quality tests, and assessments of pumping equipment, pressure tank and plumbing. The inspector provides a detailed report that covers the condition of the well, septic tank, drainfield, and overall system functionality.

 

Well water testing can include: Coliform, E.coli, Nitrates, Nitrites, Lead, Arsenic, Chloride, Iron, Fluoride, Sodium , Hardness, Sulfate, and more at request

  • Mandatory Point-of-Sale Counties: Some counties, such as Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee, and Barry, have mandated point-of-sale programs. This means that all wells and septic systems in these counties are subject to health department inspections before a sale can be finalized. In these counties, the health department provides a list of certified inspectors.

  • Timing of Inspection: It is beneficial for all parties involved in a real estate transaction to conduct the inspection as early as possible. This proactive approach allows buyers to obtain crucial information ahead of time, minimizing the risk of surprises or unexpected costs.

  • Cost of Inspection: The cost of a well and septic inspection typically ranges between $365-650, with additional costs for septic tank pumping at around $550.

  • Repair Responsibilities: In counties with mandated inspections, the health department reviews the inspection report to determine system approval or disapproval. If repairs are necessary, negotiations regarding responsibilities are common and may fall on the seller.

  • Professional Guidance: The article recommends enlisting the help of a professional local REALTOR® with experience in rural properties when considering the purchase of a home with a well and septic system. This expert guidance can assist buyers in navigating the inspection process and potential negotiations.

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What Qualifies for a 1031 Exchange?

Any real property held for investment purposes can qualify for 1031 treatment, such as an apartment building, a vacant lot, a commercial building, or even a single-family residence.

Rules for 1031 Exchange in Michigan:

- You have 45 days to identify a potential replacement property.

Exchange Period:

- Up to 180 days to complete the exchange.

Like-Kind Property:

  • Replacement property must be "like-kind" to the relinquished property. In a 1031 exchange, the term "like-kind property" refers to the requirement that the property being sold (relinquished property) and the property being acquired (replacement property) must be of the same nature or character. It does not mean that the properties need to be identical; rather, they must be similar in nature or class.
  • A Qualified Intermediary (Title Company) is required to facilitate the exchange and hold funds during this process.
  • Prohibited Property: Certain properties like stocks, bonds, and personal residences are not eligible.
  • Equal or Greater Value: The replacement property must be equal or greater value than the relinquished property.
  • Reinvestment Requirement: Reinvest the entire net sales proceeds from the relinquished property.

Costs Associated with a 1031 exchange:

- Standard closing costs for both the sale and purchase of properties including prorated property taxes.

- Professional Fees: Costs for legal, realtor commissions and financial professionals assisting with the exchange.

- Property Inspection/Appraisal: Fees for inspecting and appraising properties.

- If mortgaging property, standard financing costs affiliated with originating the loan.

Taxes:

Consider potential tax implications and consult with tax advisors. It's important for the investor/buyer to thoroughly understand these rules and costs and seek professional from either a real estate attorney and or Title Company to successful execute a 1031 exchange.

1031 Exchange Rules in Michigan

How does an assumable mortgage work?
An assumable mortgage allows someone to find a house they want to buy and take over the seller's existing home loan without applying for a new mortgage. This means the remaining balance, mortgage rate, repayment period, and other loan terms stay the same, but the responsibility for the debt is transferred to the buyer.

What loans are Assumable:

USDA, FHA, and VA loans are assumable when certain criteria are met. The buyer need not be a military member to assume a VA loan. Buyers must still qualify for the mortgage to assume it. For most FHA and VA loans, a seller must obtain lender approval for an assumable mortgage. In most cases, conventional mortgages are not assumable.

FHA Mortgages

Here are a few things you need to know if you decide to take over an FHA loan. Newer FHA loans require that both buyer and seller meet specific criteria for an assumable mortgage. Sellers must live in the home as a primary residence for a set amount of time, and buyers must go through the standard application process for an FHA loan.

VA Mortgages

Backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a VA loan is available to eligible military members, service members and their spouses. A buyer who is not a military member or service member can apply for a VA loan assumption.

Depending on how the loan was set up, a lender may need to have the loan also approved by the Regional VA Loan Center, which may take additional time to process paperwork.

A loans have a one-time funding fee that can either be paid at closing or financed into the loan rather than mortgage insurance. On an assumption, the funding fee is 0.5% of the existing mortgage balance and is paid by the new home buyer at closing

What is an advantage of an assumable mortgage?

Advantages. If the assumable interest rate is lower that current market rates, the buyer saves money straight away. There are also fewer closing costs associated with assuming a mortgage. This can save money for the seller as well as the buyer.

How do you know if Loan is Assumable:

You can check the loan documents to see whether assumptions are permitted. The loan document will typically state whether or not the loan is assumable under the "assumption clause." The terms may also appear under the "due on sale clause" if loan assumption isn't permitted

***call the servicer of the mortgage

Down Side:

There are often additional risks involved with assumable mortgages, especially when it comes to VA home loans. If a buyer take over a freely assumable mortgage and transfers ownership to an undisclosed third party, sellers may be unaware of the transaction, increasing the potential for default payments.

Sellers of homes with VA loans may lose their entitlement altogether, affecting their eligibility for future VA home loans. To prevent this from happening, sellers need to obtain a release of liability after closing and provide proof to the Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate their entitlement.

Buyers are also limited to the original terms and conditions of the seller's lender, restricting the ability to search for more competitive rates or terms.

You may need to be prepared to take out a second home loan or bring a large amount of money toward closing costs. One significant disadvantage is that homes with higher value than the current remaining loan balance require a larger down payment, making this option more expensive.

If the purchasing price is $175,000, and ther remaining loan balance is $100,000, a buyer will need to bring the difference to closing. VA home also typically require a .5% funding fee of the loan balance from the buyer.

Special circumstances arise for assuming a mortgage is a result of the death of a family member or a divorce. In these cases, the lender will need to make sure that the person responsible for the loan still meets loan guidelines.
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So, additional information from the person taking over the loan will need to be verified, much like a standard home loan application. Income statements, asset verification and creditworthiness are necessary to ensure that the borrower can still make the minimum monthly payments on the loan.

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What qualifies as capital gains?

A capital gain occurs when you sell an asset for a price higher than its basis. If you hold an investment for more than a year before selling, your profit is considered a long-term gain and is taxed at a lower rate. Investments held for less than a year are taxed at the higher, short-term capital gain rate.

 

Tax Rate

Single

Head of Household

Married filing jointly

Married filing separately

0%

Up to $40,400

Up to $54, 100

Up to $80, 800

Up to $40,400

15%

$40,401 to $445,850

$54, 101 to $473, 750

$80,801 to $501,600

$40,401 to $250,800

How long do you have to keep a property to avoid capital gains tax?

You're only liable to pay CGT on any property that isn't your primary place of residence - i.e. your main home where you have lived for at least 2 years.

HOME IMPROVEMENT & COST GUIDE 
https://homeguide.com/costs

SCHOOLS
https://www.greatschools.org/

COMMUNITY & SCHOOL RANKING & CRIME/ SAFETY
https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-places-to-live/m/lansing-area/

MOVING
https://www.moving.com/

MOVING TIPS & TRICKS
https://www.moving.com/tips/moving-tips-moving-hacks/

MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
https://www.calculator.net/mortgage-calculator.html

MORTGAGE PROCESS EXPLAINED
https://www.rate.com/resources/mortgage-loan-processing

DO’s & DON’T WHEN APPLYING AND DURING MORTGAGE 
https://www.northstatebank.com/mortgage-do-s-and-don-ts

MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL LETTER- WHAT YOU NEED
https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0411/5-things-you-need-to-be-pre-approved-for-a-mortgage.aspx

EVERYTHING APPRAISAL 
https://www.investopedia.com/home-appraisal-checklist-5085295

RENOVATION LOANS
https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgages-pay-home-renovations/

HOW TO PAY FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/home-improvement/how-to-pay-for-home-improvements/

FINANCING HOME IMPROVEMENTS-TITLE I LOAN PROGRAM
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/title/sfixhs

HUD REHABILITATION/ REPAIR LOAN PROGRAMS
https://www.hud.gov/topics/home_improvements

MOBILE, MANUFACTURED, MODULAR HOMES & FINANCING
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/personal-loans/how-to-buy-a-mobile-home/

STEPS TO PUTTING A MANUFACTURED HOME ON PROPERTY
https://blog.landcentral.com/land-university-blog/steps-to-putting-a-manufactured-home-on-your-property/#.Yxx7yezMI6E

37 ARCHITECTURAL HOME TYPES- WHAT'S YOUR STYLE?
https://www.homestratosphere.com/home-architecture-styles/

HOW DO NEW CONSTRUCTION LOANS WORK? WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
https://www.valuepenguin.com/mortgages/how-do-home-construction-loans-work#types

CONSTRUCTION LOAN BASICS & FAQs
https://www.thebalance.com/basics-of-construction-loans-315595

START TO FINISH-BUILDING STEPS 
https://www.homelight.com/blog/buyer-steps-to-building-a-house/

EASTBROOK HOMES - HOME DESIGN PROCESS EXPLAINED
https://eastbrookhomes.com/eb-university/home-design-timeline-and-definitions/

DO’S & DON'TS FOR YOUR NEW CONSTRUCTION LOAN
https://www.firstalliancecu.com/blog/construction-loan-dos-and-donts?hs_amp=true

BROWSE FLOOR PLAN OPTIONS
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AVOID WHEN BUILDING
https://kgarch.com/9-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-building-a-custom-home/

BUILDING IN WETLANDS
https://blog.landcentral.com/land-university-blog/wetlands-101-the-truth-about-building/#.Yxx65uzMK3I

TAKING TITLE
https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/manner-in-which-title-will-be-held/

TITLE INSURANCE & TITLE COMPANY PROCESS
https://www.lemonbrew.com/duties-and-roles-of-a-title-company-in-the-home-buying-process-explained/?name=duties-and-roles-of-a-title-company-in-the-home-buying-process-explained

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CARPET / URINE / UPHOLSTERY / GROUT CLEANING
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ALLERGY-PROOF YOUR HOME
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/in-depth/allergy/art-20049365

SMELLS IN HOME? TRY A OZONE TREATMENT
https://www.linquip.com/blog/how-to-use-ozone-generator-in-home/

SEASONAL CHANGES- HOME OWNERSHIP MAINTENANCE TIPS
https://eastbrookhomes.com/topics/home-maintenance/

RADON FAQS
http://www.mjbmold.com/radon-faq/?gclid=CjwKCAiAmNbwBRBOEiwAqcwwpZUSN9dtxsOJ9wc1hqJJCe8mD4g6NfbdRKqIWpr3GOc3tLQiSU57-hoCFKcQAvD_BwE

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https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/indoor-radon/radon-mitigation-systems

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https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2018-05/Zoning%20Classifications_1.pdf

HOW TO CHANGE ZONING ON LAND
https://blog.landcentral.com/land-university-blog/how-to-change-zoning-on-land/#.Yxx6xuzMK3I

FLOOD MAP 
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FLOOD INSURANCE & COVERAGE
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SEPTIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINE DO’S & DON'TS
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COUNTRY FEES-INGHAM
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SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR DRINKING WATER
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WHAT CAN YOU RECYCLE?
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WELL GUIDELINES 
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COUNTY WETLAND MAP
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MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE CALCULATOR 
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https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/closing-disclosure/

LOAN ESTIMATE EXPLAINED
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/loan-estimate/

DOS & DON’TS FOR REFINANCING
https://www.findlaw.com/bankruptcy/debt-relief/do-s-and-don-ts-refinancing.html

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MORTGAGE LENDERS & OFFICERS

RECOMMENDED CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

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JIM GIGUERE
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KEY BUILDERS
BILL TANASSE
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FEDEWA HOMES​​​​​​​
JERRY FEDEWA
(517) 719-6300
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SEMI-CUSTOM BUILDER & INTERIOR DESIGNER​​​​​​​ 

EASTBROOK HOMES
Jennifer Seguin
Builder’s Representative
(517) 420-1272
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 O'LEARY INTERIORS
Marilyn Wakefield
Interior Designer
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ARCHITECTS 

JIM GIBBS
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PAUL FARHAT
Farhat Designs LLC
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Grand Ledge, MI, 48837
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