Michigan: This is the Most Expensive Suburb in the State
Michigan has plenty of flourishing suburbs, and there’s no denying that homes in the suburbs are in great demand. I grew up in a suburb, and it certainly had everything…
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Michigan has plenty of flourishing suburbs, and there's no denying that homes in the suburbs are in great demand. I grew up in a suburb, and it certainly had everything the typical suburban experience has to offer, from a local mall to plenty of friendly neighbors.
Travel and Leisure magazine has put together a list of the most expensive suburbs in every state. "Coupland and Bear Creek, Texas, two small communities in the Austin metro area, have seen home values grow the fastest over the past year. Following closely behind are Hungry Horse and Whitefish, Montana, both of which are in the Kalispell area," said Nicole Bachaud, an economist with Zillow (via Travel and Leisure).
The No. 1 most expensive suburb in America is Montecito, California, with the median sale price most recently at more than $5 million. That super high compared to the median home value in California of $758,360. Of course, that media home value in California is very high, too, and is the second-highest in the U.S. only behind Hawaii. Home prices, in general, have been really high lately, but economists believe that will finally slow down, as mortgage rates go up. "In addition, we are seeing a fast-growing amount of sellers dropping their prices. These are all things that show a cooldown in the market after more than 18 months of a housing frenzy," said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin's chief economist (via Travel and Leisure). "There's still way more demand for housing than supply, but these early signs of a slowdown indicate that sellers can no longer overprice their home."
So, what's the most expensive suburb in Michigan. That's Birmingham, outside of Detroit. The median home sale price in Birmingham is currently around $680,000. That's darn high! Check out the full list here.
It's almost camping season, and it's no secret that Michiganders love to camp. Michigan is one of the most beautiful states for camping, as evidenced by our many great parks, campgrounds and lakes. I'm actually not a bit camper, but I do know it's a super popular activity this time of year.
Pure Michigan is always on top of the best vacation spots in the Mitten, and they've put together a list of 10 of the most beautiful campgrounds in Michigan.
The No. 1 campground on their list is Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan. Of the area, Pure Michigan states, "Take in the sights of one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The Upper Falls stretches 50 feet high and more than 200 feet wide, deservingly making it a must-see attraction. But with more than 40 miles of hiking trails, 13 inland lakes and approximately 20,000 acres of natural area, there’s more to love about the park than just its majestic waterfall." That sounds lovely to me!
Read on for the full list of 10 beautiful campground in Michigan to visit this season, courtesy of Pure Michigan. Out of this list, I most want to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire. I've heard it's one of the most gorgeous spots in America, so that's on my to-visit list at some point. I've actually been to Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg for a hike and definitely recommend it. Reach out to me on social media on Facebook here.
10 Beautiful Michigan Campgrounds
This list is courtesy of Pure Michigan.
