Whitmer’s Legacy: Michigan ranks 38th for high burden on homeownership, 40th for transaction costs, 34th for taxes and utility costs - The Midwesterner

Whitmer’s Legacy: Michigan ranks 38th for high burden on homeownership, 40th for transaction costs, 34th for taxes and utility costs - The Midwesterner

With affordability issues dominating the 2026 midterms, new research is exposing Michigan as one of the most burdensome states for homeowners. “In recent years, Americans have experienced rising home prices and strained family budgets. One contributor to homeownership costs is government burdens, such as taxes and regulations,” according to the Hern Policy Institute’s “Burdens & Buyers” research paper. “This paper increases the understanding of …