browse list of realtors working in Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo county has 5 usdaproperties.com realtors ready to help with your search!
September 2024 Featured Agents | |
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Brad Landman | from Coldwell Banker Schmidt |
Susan Hernandez | from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices |
Shelly Pattison | from RE/MAX Advantage |
Lucas Howard | from Keller Williams |
There are 1,240 USDA backed residential loans in Kalamazoo county with an average loan balance of $118,853. Over 80% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $118,245. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,379 SqFt. Kalamazoo county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.
The size of Kalamazoo County is roughly 1,503 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Kalamazoo cover 212 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 14.2% of Kalamazoo County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Kalamazoo County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Kalamazoo County, MI
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Adams Park • Alamo • *Augusta • *Climax • Comstock • *Comstock Northwest • Cooks Mill • Cooper • East Comstock • East Cooper • Eastwood • Fulton • *Galesburg • Gull Lake • Howlandsburg • Kalamazoo • Lakewood • Lawndale • Lemon Park • Midland Park • Northwood • Oshtemo • Parchment • Pavilion • Pavillion Center • Pomeroy • Portage • *Richland • *Schoolcraft • Scotts • *South Gull Lake • *Vicksburg • Westwood • Yorkville
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Kalamazoo County.
Kalamazoo County, located in the southwestern region of the great state of Michigan, has a rich and storied history. The county was established in 1829, and the city of Kalamazoo, which is the county seat, was later incorporated in 1884. The area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, primarily the Potawatomi, before European settlers began to arrive in the early 19th century. The name "Kalamazoo" is believed to have been derived from a Potawatomi word, possibly "Gagaazhigosikaan" which means "boiling pot" or "reflecting/boiling river."
The region saw significant growth during the 19th century, primarily due to the rise of the paper and manufacturing industries. Kalamazoo was home to several large paper mills, which were a significant source of employment for the region. In addition, the county benefited from its position on the Kalamazoo River, which facilitated trade and transportation.
Throughout the 20th century, Kalamazoo County continued to grow and diversify its economy. The region became well-known for its pharmaceuticals industry, thanks in large part to the Upjohn Company, which was founded in the city of Kalamazoo in 1886. The company eventually merged with Pharmacia and later was acquired by Pfizer, which still has a significant presence in the area.
Today, Kalamazoo County is known for its vibrant arts scene, educational institutions, and diverse industry. The county is home to Western Michigan University, a prominent public research university.
A fun fact about Kalamazoo County is that it is home to the annual Kalamazoo Irish Festival, one of the oldest Irish festivals in the United States. The festival celebrates Irish culture through music, dance, food, and other activities, drawing people from all around Michigan and beyond to participate in this lively, multi-day event.