Real Estate
How Is Home Value Determined?
I’ve looked at thousands of houses over the years, and one of the fastest ways to get a conversation sideways is to start with the sentence, “My house is worth $X.” Sometimes the number came from an online estimate. Sometimes a neighbor sold for that amount. Sometimes an agent mentioned what the house might bring […]
Probate Houses in Michigan: What the Court’s Website Won’t Tell You
The court website will tell you what forms to file. It will show you the steps. The sequence. The structure. If you follow it carefully, you can get through the process. What it won’t tell you is what this actually feels like. Because the hardest part of probate in Wayne County isn’t the paperwork. It’s everything happening […]
When Being a Detroit Landlord Stops Making Sense
You’ll hear people say: “Nobody quits being a landlord after one bad tenant.” That sounds good. It also isn’t true. I’ve seen people get out after one. In Detroit. And in a lot of cases? They had no idea what they were walking into. What They Saw (And Why It Looked So Good) They saw […]
The Real Cost of a Vacant House in Detroit — Month by Month
Let’s Stop Pretending This Is Harmless Here’s what most people tell themselves: “It’s just sitting there.” No it’s not. It’s deteriorating. It’s costing you money. And it’s quietly getting harder to deal with every single month. The reality is, vacant property costs in Detroit don’t stay flat—they stack. Fast. A vacant house isn’t paused. It’s moving, just […]
What Nobody Tells You About Selling an Inherited House in Detroit
I’ve been involved in real estate in Detroit for a long time. Long enough that I’ve seen just about every situation you can imagine around inherited houses. On paper, the process sounds simple. Someone passes away. The family inherits the home. The house gets sold and the proceeds are split. That’s the version you’ll read […]
How to Sell a House in Probate in Michigan: A Complete Guide
Selling a home is hard enough. Selling a home that’s part of a deceased person’s estate adds legal, emotional and financial complexity. If you’re facing the task of how to sell a house in probate in Michigan, this guide walks you through the key steps, pitfalls and options — so you can act confidently, protect your […]