The Westland housing market is experiencing steady growth, with a mix of new developments and established neighborhoods. The median home price in Westland is around $175,000, making it an attractive option for first-time homebuyers and seasoned buyers alike. According to recent data, the Westland housing market is expected to continue growing, with a 5% increase in home prices over the next year. This growth is driven by a strong local economy, low unemployment rates, and a high quality of life.

Some popular neighborhoods in Westland include:

• Downtown Westland: A vibrant area with shops, restaurants, and community events.
• Westland Meadows: A newer neighborhood with a community park and playground.
• Westland Woods: A established neighborhood with tree-lined streets and mature homes.

NMHL is committed to providing personalized mortgage solutions to Westland borrowers. Our team of experienced loan officers can help you navigate the mortgage process and find the best fit for your financial situation.

Property taxes in Westland average approximately 1.68% of assessed value. This translates to manageable monthly costs when factored into your mortgage payment. For example, on a $175,000 home, you can expect to pay around $2,940 per year in property taxes. Our loan officers can help you understand how property taxes will impact your mortgage payment and provide guidance on how to factor them into your homebuying budget.

Michigan also offers a homestead exemption, which can provide additional tax savings for homeowners. Our loan officers can help you understand the eligibility requirements and application process for this exemption.

Westland is served by the Westland School District, which includes several highly-rated schools. The district is known for its strong academic programs and extracurricular activities. Homebuyers with children may want to consider the school district when choosing a neighborhood. Our loan officers can provide more information on the local schools and help you understand how they may impact home values in Westland.

Some of the top-rated schools in the Westland School District include:

• Westland High School
• Westland Middle School
• Jefferson Elementary School

NMHL is committed to providing personalized mortgage solutions to Westland borrowers. Our team of experienced loan officers can help you navigate the mortgage process and find the best fit for your financial situation.

Michigan offers several first-time homebuyer programs, including the Michigan Housing Finance Agency's (MHA) Down Payment Assistance Program. This program provides up to $7,500 in down payment assistance and can be combined with other mortgage programs, such as FHA or VA loans. NMHL also offers a range of mortgage programs specifically designed for first-time homebuyers, including FHA loans with low down payment requirements.

Some of the benefits of these programs include:

• Low down payment requirements
• Competitive interest rates
• Flexible credit score requirements

Our loan officers can help you understand the eligibility requirements and application process for these programs and provide guidance on how to qualify.

NMHL is committed to providing mortgage solutions to underserved borrowers in Westland, including those with bad credit, self-employed individuals, and veterans. We offer a range of mortgage programs specifically designed to meet the needs of these borrowers, including FHA loans with more lenient credit score requirements and specialty mortgage programs.

Some of the benefits of these programs include:

• More lenient credit score requirements
• Flexible income requirements
• Competitive interest rates

Our loan officers can help you understand the eligibility requirements and application process for these programs and provide guidance on how to qualify.