Metro Detroit Real Estate Voice

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

Al Block — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:06:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:33:00 GMT

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.pd...(read more)

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

Al Block — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT

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.pd...(read more)

Oakland County, Michigan 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales Statistics

Al Block — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:18:00 GMT

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,...(read more)

Macomb County, Michigan 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales Statistics

Al Block — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:10:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:18:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:54:00 GMT

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.

Al Block — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:54:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:33:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:07:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:32:00 GMT

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......(read more)

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

Al Block — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:34:00 GMT

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

Al Block — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:08:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Al Block — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:52:00 GMT

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)

Al Block — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)