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Some news to keep in mind for the week.The tone around the interest rates can sound intimidating. However, knowledge can...
09/28/2026

Some news to keep in mind for the week.

The tone around the interest rates can sound intimidating. However, knowledge can free you from the false perception. Although the numbers look one way, a simple conversation on clear intentions can make the deal work.

Sellers - be realistic about scenarios. Plan ahead for possibilities. Have a pivotal plan or exit strategy in mind. Offer terms of value for the market we are CURRENTLY in.

Buyers - Actually negotiate. Compare price reductions and rate buy downs. Give listings longer on the market a second look.

For my landlords:
Be sure to adjust your rental collection options and lease language. Landlords now legally must offer a payment option for tenants WITHOUT a surcharge fee. This option must be OBVIOUS for tenants to utilize. Property management companies included.

If you have any more questions, I am here to set up a time with you.
Just call or text 313-414-0459.

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Now Available in Inkster!3 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalowPartially finished basement.2 car garageCall or text 313-414-0459 ...
09/25/2026

Now Available in Inkster!
3 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow
Partially finished basement.
2 car garage

Call or text 313-414-0459 to set up a showing.

Buy and Hold opportunity for investors. Both well kept and tenant occupied. Both revenue producing. Location: 48235 and ...
09/24/2026

Buy and Hold opportunity for investors.

Both well kept and tenant occupied. Both revenue producing.

Location: 48235 and 48228
Asking price: $93k cash or conventional
To maintain tenant privacy, access to view must be accompanied with an offer that includes a walk through contingency clause for initial access.
If you have any questions, call or text 313-414-0459.

For Detroit landlords there is an easy rental certification process. It's simpler and easy to follow. It's a good time t...
09/24/2026

For Detroit landlords there is an easy rental certification process. It's simpler and easy to follow. It's a good time to get your property (aka asset) in good standing to avoid citations and tenant issues.

Here is the checklist being used by inspectors for rental compliance applications.

Property taxes have been the talk of the town for quite some time and with continued growth and investment in Detroit an...
09/24/2026

Property taxes have been the talk of the town for quite some time and with continued growth and investment in Detroit and Metro Detroit, understanding your property assessment is becoming even more important.

Here’s your homeowner homework assignment:

📌 Know your numbers.

In Michigan, when a property has a qualifying transfer of ownership, the property’s Taxable Value generally uncaps in the calendar year following the transfer.

But here’s something important: the assessor doesn’t simply take the sale price and automatically make that your assessment. The property still has to be valued according to Michigan’s assessment laws.

So don’t wait until your tax bill surprises you. Start preparing NOW:
✅ Review your property record
✅ Check your SEV and Taxable Value
✅ Make sure the assessor’s information about your home is accurate
✅ Research comparable sales
✅ Document major repairs or significant property-condition issues
✅ Save your assessment notices and supporting documents
✅ Find out when your municipality’s Board of Review meets

Most municipalities conduct their primary Board of Review process in March, but deadlines and procedures vary by city. Detroit, for example, has a March Board of Review specifically for property assessment appeals
The goal isn’t simply to complain that your taxes are too high.

The goal is to understand your assessment and have documentation to support your position if you believe your property isn’t being assessed appropriately.

📚 Homeowner homework starts now—not when the deadline is tomorrow.

09/15/2026

In regards to the Detroit Tenants Union court case this month:
Only about 14% of Detroit rentals are currently certified. Detroit says it wants to bring another possible 9,000 properties into compliance over the next year.

This is litigation, not a new rule yet.

For anyone buying or operating Detroit rentals, I’d move Certificate-of-Compliance status much higher on the due-diligence checklist.

Also note newest fair housing update: Source of Income (Michigan Protection)
A renter tells the landlord they plan to use a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) to help pay the rent. The landlord immediately says they do not rent to tenants who use housing vouchers. In Michigan, refusing to rent to someone because of their lawful source of income may be housing discrimination.

Exception: Michigan law includes a limited exemption for very small landlords. If a landlord owns five or fewer rental units in total, they may not be required to accept certain sources of income such as housing vouchers. However, larger housing providers are generally required to consider applicants regardless of their lawful source of income. (https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/fairhousing)

Our referral partner list is being updated. To be added to it, fill out the form below. Licensed and insured is preferre...
09/08/2026

Our referral partner list is being updated. To be added to it, fill out the form below.
Licensed and insured is preferred, but not required.

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September real estate insight...Check it out.
09/03/2026

September real estate insight...

Check it out.

House Hunting Tip: Pay attention before you ever pull into the driveway.Even the name of the street can give you a littl...
08/28/2026

House Hunting Tip: Pay attention before you ever pull into the driveway.

Even the name of the street can give you a little information about the area you're exploring.

A Court may suggest a shorter street or cul-de-sac. A Boulevard may point to a broader, landscaped roadway. A Drive traditionally follows the natural landscape.

Of course, these aren't hard rules—street names don't always match their traditional meanings. But when you're house hunting, the house isn't the only thing worth paying attention to.

Look at the street. Look at the surroundings. Look at how the neighborhood functions.

The drive-by is part of the showing. 🔑

🏡 **If you're thinking about selling an older home, don't count out FHA buyers just because your home has some age on it...
08/18/2026

🏡 **If you're thinking about selling an older home, don't count out FHA buyers just because your home has some age on it.**

This is one of the biggest misconceptions I hear.

A home being 50, 75, or even 100 years old does **not** automatically make it a poor candidate for an FHA buyer. FHA isn't looking at the birth certificate of the house they are looking at its **condition**.

Yes, there are minimum property standards, and some homes may need repairs before closing. But many older homes are well-maintained and qualify without major issues.

By saying, "I don't want FHA offers," simply because your home is older, you could be eliminating a large pool of qualified buyers before they've even had a chance to see your home.

Every property is different. Before deciding which financing you'll accept, have an honest conversation with your Realtor about your home's condition and what repairs, if any, might realistically come up.

The goal is to sell your home for the best terms possible—not to shrink your buyer pool based on a myth.

Have you heard someone say, "This house is too old for FHA"? Let's talk about it.

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