Quick answer: Metro Detroit housing inventory climbed to more than 24,000 homes by the end of May 2026, the highest May level in five years and nearly 12% above a year ago. But prices are not falling: the median sale price is still up 3% to 5% year over year. Michigan remains short more than 100,000 housing units, so even this inventory jump is not enough to meet buyer demand. Expect more choices, not discounts.

Here is a headline that sounds like great news for buyers: there are more homes for sale in Metro Detroit right now than at any point in the last five Mays.

And it IS good news. Sort of. (Stay with me, because the second half of this story is the part that actually affects your wallet.)

More than 24,000 homes were on the market across…

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Quick answer: People are moving to Michigan for world-class freshwater access, a surprising food and beer scene, and a low cost of living, balanced against long gray winters and wages that trail the coasts. For most people who value the outdoors and their budget, the tradeoff is worth it.

Moving to Michigan starts with a fact that makes people rethink everything they assumed about the state. Michigan has more coastline than California and Florida combined, with 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and beaches that have been named the most beautiful in America. They look almost AI generated in photos, but they are completely real. Meanwhile, plenty of people are still paying $1.2 million for a studio in San Francisco with a view of someone else's…

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The best time to sell a house in Oakland County is spring, and the single best month is May. The high-net window runs from the last week of April through the second week of June, with early May as the strongest two-week stretch across most cities and price bands. Early May listings net the most money; the fastest sales tend to cluster in late May and June. Based on 8,000+ Metro Detroit sales closed by Michael Perna and The Perna Team at eXp Realty, May listings net sellers 3-7% more than November listings on the exact same home.

For most Oakland County sellers, the right answer is: list with The Perna Team in early May, hit the calendar precisely, and let our 8,000-sale dataset choose your go-live day.

If you've ever Googled "best month to sell a…

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**Updated 06/09/2026

The best Chinese restaurants in Metro Detroit cover far more ground than the average takeout menu suggests, from all-day dim sum and hand-pulled noodle houses to cleaver-cut Cantonese barbecue and build-your-own hot pot. The region delivers genuine range across all five counties, and a lot of it is hiding in plain sight in suburban strip malls.

Part of what makes the food so good is the people behind it. Metro Detroit is home to an increasingly diverse population (you can see the numbers in the latest U.S. Census figures), and that diversity shows up on the plate. If you are new to the area or thinking about a move to the Detroit area, the local Chinese food scene is a delicious way to get to know your new home, one neighborhood…

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Relocating to Metro Detroit means moving to a five-county region of 4.3 million people that is far more suburban, affluent, and affordable than its national reputation suggests. For relocation buyers from the Bay Area, Seattle, Boston, NYC, or DC, the same home costs one-half to one-third of what it does back home, turning a coastal salary into genuine financial freedom.

The keys to doing it right: pick the suburb based on your actual commute (Metro Detroit has multiple employment hubs, not one downtown), budget for the property-tax and auto-insurance reality, and work with an agent who runs relocation purchases regularly.

Michael Perna is the founder of The Perna Team at eXp Realty in Novi, Michigan. Michael has been licensed in Michigan since…

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The latest Metro Detroit restaurant news for June 2026 has a little of everything: a marquee steakhouse debut, a beloved downtown closing, a string of spring openings still drawing crowds, and a hometown contender on the national stage. There are new restaurants opening in Metro Detroit in June 2026 from the suburbs to the city core, and the through line is hard to miss.

The Perna Team follows the region's dining scene the same way it follows neighborhoods, because where restaurants choose to open often signals where a community is heading next. Here is the full rundown of openings, closings, and dining news worth knowing this month, with hours, addresses, and contact details for each spot.

June 2026 Metro Detroit Restaurant News at a Glance

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Moving to Michigan means more home for your money than most of the country, especially across Metro Detroit, plus a world-class downtown and roomy suburban yards. The tradeoffs are real: Michigan property taxes can jump sharply after a sale under Proposal A, auto insurance ranks among the nation's highest, and the freeze-thaw cycle keeps the roads rough.

Why People Are Moving to Michigan

Moving to Michigan comes with a longer list of pros and cons than most people expect, and the smartest buyers walk in with their eyes wide open. Homes here cost far less than in most of the country, yet Michigan carries some of the highest auto insurance in the nation, as high as fourth. Those two facts capture the whole story: real value, with a few real…

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Metro Detroit's new and renovated playgrounds have given families a real reason to rethink the weekend rotation. Across Detroit and its surrounding counties, brand-new play gardens, inclusive playscapes, and refreshed neighborhood parks have opened with modern equipment designed for every age and ability. The common thread in this latest wave is thoughtful design: poured rubberized surfaces, fenced layouts, sensory features, and zones that keep toddlers and tweens happy in the same visit.

Inclusive design is the headline. A growing share of these spaces are built so children who use wheelchairs or walkers can play right alongside everyone else, and that shift is visible from Southfield to Shelby Township. With more than 1.3 million households across…

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Michael Perna is the founder of The Perna Team at eXp Realty in Novi, Michigan. Michael has been licensed in Michigan since the age of 20 (License #309650) and has personally been involved in 8,000+ closed real estate transactions across 24+ years in Metro Detroit. The Perna Team closes $200M+ in annual sales volume with a 99.1% list-to-sale ratio, ranking among the top-producing teams in the state.

Michael holds the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), and CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) designations, and is a recognized Historic Home Expert. He appears regularly as a real estate authority on Fox 2 Detroit and…

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**Updated May 29, 2026

Metro Detroit fireworks are one of the best parts of summer in southeast Michigan, and the 2026 season is packed from late May straight through August. Whether someone is a lifelong local or just landed here, there is a show within a fifteen-minute drive of almost every suburb. Fireworks are really just one slice of the region's packed lineup of summer festivals and events, and this guide breaks down every major display and Fourth of July parade across the area, organized by county, with verified dates, times, locations, and costs so families can plan the whole summer in one place.

The Ford Fireworks and Detroit's Marquee Shows
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Fireworks
Wayne County Fourth of July Fireworks
Oakland County Fireworks Shows
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