Metro Detroit Real Estate Voice

Thousand of title problems with bank owned properties (a must see video and read).

2011-05-14T14:06:00Z

Watch this video after reading below (fast forward to 3 min. mark) This case involves a term you may have heard called "robo-signing". MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration System) is a vital system in the world of mortgage financing and serves as an electronic registry designed to track servicing rights and ownership of mortgage loans in the United States. MERS maintains that its process eliminates the need to file assignments in the county land records which lowers costs for lenders...(read more)

August sales statistics for Oakland County (2010 vs. 2009)

2010-09-22T16:33:00Z

This data compares Oakland County (individual communities) sales in August 2009 versus August 2010. With the expiration of the Federal tax credit, August figures for many communities reflect a drop in sales and value. Click here: http://www.mcaronline.com/resources/OC_stats_MR_Aug10.pdf...(read more)

August sales figures (Macomb County), hot and not so hot.

2010-09-22T16:29:00Z

This data compares Macomb County sales (individual communities) August 2009 versus August 2010. With the expiration of the Federal tax credit, August figures for many communities reflect a drop in sales and value. Click here: http://www.mcaronline.com/resources/MC_stats_MR_Aug10.pdf...(read more)

Oakland County, Michigan 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales Statistics

2010-05-25T14:18:00Z

As a public service I am providing you the much anticipated 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales statistics for Oakland County, Michigan detailing the most popululated communities such as Troy, Royal Oak, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Farmington, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Southfield, Novi, Pontiac, and more. Click here for secure download of these statistics. Please call/email if you have any questions about interpreting this data. Al Block is a licensed Realtor and Ltd. Licensed Appraiser serving Macomb,...(read more)

Macomb County, Michigan 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales Statistics

2010-05-25T14:10:00Z

As a public service I am providing you the much anticipated 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales statistics for Macomb County, Michigan detailing the most popululated communities such as Warren, Sterling Heights, Romeo, Utica/Shelby Township, Roseville, Saint Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, and more. Click here for secure download of these statistics. Please call/email if you have any questions about interpreting this data. Al Block is a licensed Realtor and Ltd. Licensed Appraiser serving Macomb, Oakland,...(read more)

Government Springs HAFA without an April Fool's Punchline: Streamlined Short Sale Program Affects Home Buyers & Sellers

2010-03-04T02:18:00Z

HAFA stands for Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, but don't let the nice name fool you. Proof is in the results, so time will tell. Read on. Quickly, I will give some perspective on one of many reasons why the current real estate market has become devalued and unstable. However, if you spent a week in my shoes, you may agree with my personal feelings on this program. I also will provide all of the facts about HAFA. If mortgage servicers and the government do this right, it may...(read more)

How is Macomb County, Michigan real estate? Here is what you need to know for the most current statistics.

2009-06-12T17:54:00Z

In order to properly interpret these figures or to find out the specific value of your property, please contact Al Block of RE/MAX First at 1-800-SOLD-678. Click here for First Quarter 2009 Macomb County statistics....(read more)

How is Oakland County, Michigan real estate? Here is what you need to know for the most current statistics.

2009-06-12T17:54:00Z

In order to properly interpret these figures or to find out the specific value of your property, please contact Al Block of RE/MAX First at 1-800-SOLD-678. ***Just click on the attached document to see the First Quarter 2009 Oakland County real estate sales statistics for your community....(read more)

Let’s Talk Taxes ... anyone buying a house this time of year beware ... May 1st approaches. Don't get stuck.

2009-03-10T23:33:00Z

Real Estate …. Are the taxes for real? By Al Block, abr,gri,sres,qsc Taxes, like them or not, they are here to stay. As you begin your home search and browse various property listings, whether online, or as provided by your Realtor, it IS NOT safe to assume what is in print is always what the taxes will be for you when YOU buy it. Let’s discuss the various reasons. In the State of Michigan, and many other states, there are HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAXES and NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAXES. Homes...(read more)

A real solution to Michigan property tax problems ....

2009-02-07T14:07:00Z

This may be a very "on the surface approach that merely touches the surface, but in principle, I think it would work well. Below is an opinion editorial I wrote in a Michigan tax online forum: Any one who is on the side that Michigan's property tax climate is good or "not bad" does not own a lot of property and is not a real estate professional. My name is Al Block. I am a RE/MAX agent in the Metro Detroit area. With out going into a lot of detail ... YET, "ad valorem"...(read more)

MOVE FOR FREE!!! Suburban Detroit Realtor's answer to slowing economy.

2009-01-13T15:32:00Z

A picture is worth a thousand words and explains it all. Al Block, a 20 year veteran of the real estate industry, has purchased a 24 foot commercial box truck for free use by his clients that either purchase or sell a property with him. Quoting Mr. Block... "I purchased this actually a year ago and really have not gotten around to spreading the news publicly, just basically telling my clients it is at their disposal if they wish. It also provides me a "neighborhood billboard" as it...(read more)

2005-2008 real estate sales statistics for major Metro Detroit region, bank owned vs. private owners

2009-01-13T00:34:00Z

This is by far a very definitive collection of data and graphs collected by MIRealsource, Inc. MLS. Click here to download....(read more)

Al Block elected: Director: Metropolitan Consolidated Association of Realtors -Troy, MI

2008-11-22T01:08:00Z

Al Block, a 20 year veteran of the Metro Detroit real estate industry will serve on the Board of Directors of the largest local Association of Realtors in the State of Michigan. He served a term as Director of the Macomb County Board of Realtors from 1997-2001 and then served later as Vice-President of a newly merged organizition comprised of 6,700 members (Metropolitan Consolidated Association of Realtors) until 2004. Al Block has served in various capacities as Chairman of the Public Relations...(read more)

Oakland County Real Estate Market Statistics--4th Quarter 2007

2008-01-25T22:52:00Z

Oakland County Real Estate Market Statistics--4th Quarter 2007...(read more)

Macomb County Real Estate Statistics, September 2007 vs. September 2006 (list of all cities)

2007-10-22T01:42:00Z

Statistical data compiled by Macomb County statistics courtesy of MiRealSource MLS. http://www.mcaronline.com/images/reports/101907/MC_stats_MR_Sept07.pdf Please contact me if you are in need of any information more specific to your situation. I have the ability to compare dates fiscally, percentage losses based on style of home, type of real estate, etc.. Feel free to email me. Information is also available for other counties. MCAR offers this information as a service to members and has tried to...(read more)