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Land Contract Deals in Detroit: what to expect
A land contract deal in Detroit is a sale where the seller finances the purchase: the buyer moves in or takes over the property and makes payments to the seller, and the seller keeps legal title until the contract is paid off. Land contracts are common in Detroit and older Wayne County suburbs because many buyers and properties do not fit bank lending.
Michigan law gives land contract sellers two remedies if the buyer defaults: forfeiture through district court, which is only available when the contract expressly allows it, or foreclosure. In a forfeiture the buyer gets notice, time to cure, a court hearing and a redemption period. Buyers should record the contract or a memorandum with the county Register of Deeds, check that taxes are paid and confirm the seller has no mortgage that could be called.
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What a good engagement includes
- A written land contract with price, down payment, interest rate and term
- Clear terms on who pays taxes, insurance and repairs
- Title search showing the seller's ownership and any mortgage
- Recording of the contract or a memorandum with the Register of Deeds
- Payment records and a way to verify tax payments
- Default, forfeiture and payoff terms in plain language
What drives the fee
- Down payment and interest rate
- Length of the contract and any balloon payment
- Taxes and insurance escrow or direct payment
- Repairs the buyer takes on
- Existing mortgage on the seller's side
- Title work, recording fees and attorney review
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Licensing and legal checks in Michigan
Under Michigan law, a seller can use forfeiture only if the land contract expressly allows it. The buyer gets written notice and time to cure, then the seller must go to district court; if the seller wins, the buyer still has a redemption period that depends on how much of the price has been paid (see the MSHDA forfeiture summary).
Wholesalers who market land contracts for others for a fee may fall under broker licensing rules (MCL 339.2501). Check licenses on the State License Search and have a Michigan attorney review the contract before signing.
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How to compare attorneys
- Order a title search before you pay a down payment.
- Confirm property taxes are current with the county treasurer.
- Ask whether the seller has a mortgage on the property.
- Record the contract or memorandum with the Register of Deeds.
- Keep proof of every payment.
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