It’s gratifying to see that the economy in Michigan has hit bottom and is rebounding strongly, putting to an end what has been determined “Michigan’s lost decade.” The overall economy across the country has emerged from recession and is pointing upward again and with a restructured automobile industry a pivotal part of the road ahead, Michigan is ready to move with the national economy toward better times. For many years, the auto industry was inefficient by global standards and seemed to be held back by uncompetitive agreements and practices. With a restructured industry already posting strong quarterly profits, this resurgence can only be particularly satisfying for those who live in Michigan. Rising sales will help to propel the Michigan economy forward and reverse the falling domestic market share that was evident in the last decade. As the rest of the country sees the state economy improve, people will be tempted to move to Detroit and other cities in the state, with a corresponding boost to the real estate market, once again.
All of this is good news for those already living in Michigan and who may be looking to cement their roots there. Michigan is a great place to live and work and with an improving economy behind it, there is no reason to look elsewhere. If you are one of the first time home buyers with bad credit, you may have been resigned to living in rental properties. However, now is as good a time as there will ever be to consider owning that little piece of America and moving from the status of renter to home owner.
Is buying a home with poor credit at all possible? We’re certainly attuned to think this way, as we pay more attention to conventional home lenders and bank managers. The good news is that it is attainable and definitely so in Michigan. In this state, land contracts are well known, supported and sanctioned legal instruments and although we may not have heard much about them, land contracts can help you move into your place, even when buying a house with poor credit.
The Michigan economy is changing and few would argue. The area is about to see a net immigration, rather than emigration and become a strong contributor to the national economy again. Over the next couple of years, the proliferation of land contract options will be cause to celebrate for many first-time home buyers. No longer will conventional lenders and bank managers be able to pour cold water on your dreams and to lock you out of those good opportunities in the marketplace. The secret is finding a motivated seller who really wants to work with you by using land contract options and as long as mutually agreeable conditions are determined, your poor credit is not a barrier to success. Put all the disappointments behind you, shake yourself off and dream about owning your home in the Motor City, because it is out there! The economic boom in Michigan will ensure that land contracts become very popular. Now is the time to move from the status of renter to owner!