BUYING IN METRO DETROIT

YOUR TIMELINE. YOUR HOME. ZERO PRESSURE.

Finding the right home isn't about rushing into a fast contract. We analyze school districts, local infrastructure, and street-by-street market data to help you plant roots at your own pace.

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THE MACFARLAND WAY

CLEAR PATH TO THE RIGHT Home

We don’t just open doors and hand you corporate sales pitches. Whether you are buying your very first home or transitioning out of the house where you raised your family, our approach is built on clear communication, deep local roots, and disarming honesty.

From evaluating public safety and school boundaries to looking closely at home infrastructure, we bring real numbers directly to your kitchen table. We make sure you understand the true heartbeat of the community before you ever sign a single line.

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STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

THE HOMEBUYING ROADMAP

How our team guides you smoothly from our first conversation to your new set of keys.

Consultation & Strategy

We sit down to discuss your long-term goals, financial comfort zone, and exact neighborhood preferences with zero upfront commitments.

Smart Financing

We connect you with trusted local lenders to secure a clear pre-approval, ensuring you move forward with a solid, realistic budget.

Hyperlocal Search

We find properties based on real infrastructure, school boundaries, and true local value—not just automated online filters.

Honest Home Tours

We look past the fresh paint. Our team evaluates the roof, foundation, and major mechanicals to protect your investment.

Data-Driven Offers

No guessing games or overpaying. We back our negotiation strategies with solid local numbers to give you a clear advantage.

Seamless Closing

We manage the inspections, paperwork, and strict timelines flawlessly so you can cross the finish line with complete peace of mind.

Client Stories

Proven Results

"Dave and the staff at MacFarland & Co Real Estate are professionals and very good at what they do. They took care of all of the many details involved and my house sold in four days.Highly recommended!"
Tom Wri
Reviews on Zillow
"Raquel was amazing!!! The whole team was so supportive during the entire process. Excellent and clear communication throughout helped us make it to the finish line. We could not be more happy with our first home and our experience with Raquel and Dave! - Emma and Zach"
Emma Della Mora
Reviews on Zillow
"It has been a pleasure to work with Dave! We have worked with him to buy 2 houses and sell 1, and both were smooth experiences. As first time home buyers and sellers we had lots of questions and Dave was there to answer all our questions. We look forward to working with Dave again!"
fisherjenna88
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Featured Listings

Featured local homes

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$1,599,900
960 Mohegan Street
Birmingham, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of The Agency Hall & Hunter.
5 Beds 3 Baths 3,513 Sqft
$649,000
49695 Still Water Lane
Northville Twp, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Toll Realty Michigan Inc.
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,135 Sqft
$110,000
20 Grand Summit Drive
Tyrone Twp, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Wentworth Real Estate Group.
2.05 Acres
$4,000
7084 Big Sky Drive
Holly Twp, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of JEM Realty Group, Inc.
10,368 Sqft
$485,000
24736 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of National Realty Centers, Inc.
2,772 Sqft
$2,000
3769 Fort Street
Lincoln Park, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of RE/MAX Team 2000.
1,771 Sqft
$199,000
5465 Burns Street
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Real Estate Professional Services Inc.
13,200 Sqft
$129,000
12901 MACK Avenue
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Own It Realty.
2,016 Sqft
$285,000
8400 Vanderbilt VANDERBILT ST Street
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of RE/MAX Classic.
2,688 Sqft
$300,000
437 W Bennett Avenue
Ferndale, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Brookstone, Realtors LLC.
1,406 Sqft
$999,999
95 N Hulbert Street
White Lake Twp, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of EXP Realty The Perna Team.
858 Sqft
$325,000
317 E Maplehurst Street E
Ferndale, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of KW Domain.
1,929 Sqft
$2,995
909 Knowles Street
Royal Oak, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Keller Williams Paint Creek.
1,551 Sqft
$119,000
4645 Chatsworth Street
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Epique Realty.
1,632 Sqft
$139,900
15231 Evanston Street
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Archer Real Estate.
2,800 Sqft
$109,900
12582 Duchess Street
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Amin Realty.
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,082 Sqft
$1,385,000
812 Irving Avenue
Royal Oak, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Good Company.
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,265 Sqft
$1,380,000
808 Irving Avenue
Royal Oak, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Good Company.
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,267 Sqft
$499,900
18084 Birchcrest Drive
Detroit, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Braven Enterprises LLC.
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,156 Sqft
$1,750,000
974 Ann Street
Birmingham, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham.
4 Beds 4 Baths 4,045 Sqft
$365,000
807 Vermont Avenue
Royal Oak, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham.
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,024 Sqft
$110,000
27094 Sandy Hill Lane
Lyon Twp, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of KW Professionals Brighton.
2 Beds 1 Baths 900 Sqft
$249,000
5370 Breeze Hill Place
Troy, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of The Agency Hall & Hunter.
2 Beds 2 Baths 947 Sqft
$999,999
95 N Hulbert Street
White Lake Twp, MI
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of EXP Realty The Perna Team.
4 Beds 2 Baths 858 Sqft

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