"In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro, investors accounted for 10.6% of home purchases in Q2 2025, essentially flat year over year. What sets Detroit apart is pricing. The median investor purchase price was $106,000, compared with $252,000 for the overall median sale-an eye-popping 58.0% discount. That gap is the widest among the 50 largest metros tracked, underscoring how strongly investors are targeting entry-level and undervalued housing stock in the region."
"At the state level, Michigan homes for sale mirror this strategy. Investors in Michigan bought homes at a median price of $118,000 in Q2, compared with a statewide median of $252,000, a 53.1% discount. This places Michigan among the states where investors pay the least relative to market norms, signaling a clear focus on affordability and long-term rental income rather than short-term appreciation."
Investors continue to play an outsized role in the U.S. housing market even as sales cool and mortgage rates remain elevated. Momentum has shifted toward small, often local buy-and-hold landlords who show resilience amid market headwinds. Investor activity remains concentrated in affordable Midwest and Southern metros, with Memphis, St. Louis, and Kansas City posting high investor buyer shares. Detroit stands out for the depth of discounts: investors paid a median $106,000 versus the $252,000 median sale, a 58% discount. Michigan statewide figures show investors buying at a median $118,000, indicating a focus on affordability and rental income.
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