Joy Santiago's (moshico) Blog

NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE ZONE) FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES IN DETROIT... As many Detroit buyers/agents already know, Downtown Detroit is booming with new developments; primarly new construction, and converted lofts and condos.  A huge reduction in taxes for those homeowners (not investors) looking to p...

The Real (Estate) DealBy: Kelli B. Kavanaugh February 19, 2008 It ain't pretty out there. Read Model D's Development News column and it's clear the motor is running, but definitely not chugging along like it was just two years ago. Detroit needs a tune up, badly.To wit: condo projects are being s...

Model D Speaker Series: Detroit SellsBy: Model D Staff February 5, 2008 The next Model D speaker series event will look at the residential real estate market in Detroit - topics include who's buying, what they're looking for, what keeps the Realtors invested in the Detroit market and an overview ...

IT'S NOT OK TO LOSE YOUR HOME TO FORECLOSURE What to do to help KEEP your home... By Joy Santiago, Ralph Roberts Realty In a time where foreclosures run ramped, many people think that it's OK to lose their house to foreclosure; because "so many other people" are losing their homes, they think its...

Real Estate Deals in DetroitEvery time the real estate market turns, someone potentially benefits and someone potentially loses out. When property values soar, home owners worry about paying higher property taxes. When values worsen, the end never seems in sight. In the current downturn, the lose...