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How long will you hold a flip in Michigan?
Homes across 4 Michigan markets take a median of 17 days to sell. What that means for the loan term you need, county by county.
MICHIGAN · May 2026
10.0 months of renovation before a 12-month term breaks
Based on the median across 4 covered markets. Your own county may give you more room or less - the table below has each one.
Across the 4 Michigan markets covered here, homes take a median of 17 days to sell. Add roughly 45 days for the buyer to close and the tail after your renovation runs about 2.0 months.
A flip is three phases: renovation, then time on market, then the buyer's closing. Only the first is under your control, and the other two keep accruing interest.
Every covered Michigan market
| County | Median days on market | Renovation allowance | Homes sold | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 21 days | 9.8 months | 1,213 | $224,900 |
| Oakland | 14 days | 10.1 months | 1,113 | $420,000 |
| Macomb | 17 days | 10.0 months | 764 | $314,000 |
| Kent | 6 days | 10.3 months | 545 | $375,000 |
The spread inside Michigan is the point
Kent County sells in 6 days. Wayne County takes 21. That is a 15-day difference in the same state, which is 0.5 months of extra interest and carrying cost on an identical deal. A state-level rule of thumb about loan terms is not much use here; use the county.
What this actually means for borrowing here
- Ask for the term you need, not the term offered. Twelve months is a product default, not an assessment of your deal.
- Get the extension terms in writing - the fee, the length, and whether granting one is your right or the lender's discretion. See extensions and default.
- Price the deal at the full hold, not the renovation timeline. Run it through the true-cost calculator and watch the break-even resale price move.
- Check licensing. Whether a lender needs a licence to lend in Michigan is a separate question with a real answer - see lender licensing.