Ready to buy a Michigan home without getting dragged into bidding wars or overpaying? In this 47-minute deep dive, I walk you through an A-to-Z playbook for 2025-2026 buyers: how to read the current Michigan market, target the right listings, write a smart low offer, and negotiate seller concessions (closing costs, rate buydowns, repairs) while protecting yourself with inspections and contingencies. If you’re shopping anywhere in Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, West Michigan, Oakland County, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, or Genesee, this guide will help you spot real opportunities and avoid costly mistakes.MENTIONED LINKS ⬇️→How To Win A Bidding War Guide: https://shorturl.at/39EOW→Michigan Relocation Guide: https://shorturl.at/9IZQ1→Michigan Relocation Checklist: https://www.mihomesbyandrew.com/relocation-checklistCONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488 📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://bit.ly/3Gud9fc📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6udSUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://rb.gy/d2lwuxFOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 →Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr...→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor...LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX=====00:00 Michigan Homebuyer 2025: Why Deals Are Back00:42 What You’ll Learn (Step-by-Step Game Plan)02:05 2025 Michigan Market Snapshot: Inventory, DOM, Price Trends06:10 Regional Check-In: West Michigan, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids08:40 Bidding Wars in Michigan: Are They Really Over?10:55 Mortgage Rates & Affordability in 2025 (What Buyers Should Expect)13:05 Get Pre-Approved Right: Budgeting, Credit, Down Payment Strategy16:00 Payment Scenarios at Today’s Rates (Realistic Expectations)17:40 Targeting “Stale” Listings: 30/60/90+ Days on Market20:30 Price Drops & Seasonality: Why Oct–Feb Favors Michigan Buyers23:00 Finding Motivated Sellers: “Back on Market,” “Price Improved,” Vacant Homes25:10 How to Avoid Bidding Wars: Pick the Right Homes & Micro-Markets27:20 Undervalued Homes: Outdated Kitchens, Cosmetic Fixers, “Good Bones”29:15 Overpriced New Listings: Let Time Work For You31:10 Smart “Lowball” Offers in Michigan (Using Comps & DOM Data)34:10 Reading the Seller: Agent Intel, Timing, Psychology35:40 Strong Terms Without Overpaying: Close Date Flexibility & Clean Contingencies37:00 Seller Concessions 101: Closing Costs, Rate Buydowns, HOA Credits39:15 How to Ask for (and Get) Concessions in 202541:00 Inspections & Contingencies: Protect Your Wallet, Not Just the Price43:15 Appraisals, Repair Credits, and When to Walk44:30 Timing Your Purchase: Winter Deals & 5-Year Outlook in Michigan46:00 Recap + Free Guide: How to Win a Michigan Bidding War (Ethically)46:30 Comment Prompt, Subscribe, & Newsletter (Living in Michigan)=====#michiganrealestate #michiganrealtor #livinginmichigan-----------------------------Andrew McManamon is a licensed Real Estate Professional with Signature Sotheby's International Realty. All the information presented throughout his videos are based on current or prior experiences, and serve as educational purposes only. Please consult with a local real estate agent, real estate attorney and/or mortgage lender to see if this information is applicable to your situation.