Real (Estate) Talk: Did you catch how the NFL Super Bowl Playoffs drew attention to this left out, vital issue?
(Hint: Clearly not Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce)
In case you missed it, the Detroit Lions made it to the final four of the NFL Playoffs for the first time in this millennium, and it got folks talking about Detroit.
Have you ever wondered how the Motor City, Motown, Detroit, which was once a “mecca” destination for financial upward mobility, could be so cavalierly called a “d*mn desert town”?
Well, there are several factors to cite, but for the sake of this article not turning into a doctoral dissertation, I want to highlight a key area that may be taken for granted —
Not everyone receives a fair home appraisal.
The Detroit Lions Loss Isn’t the (Only) Elephant in the Room. Lowballed Appraisals Are.
Here’s the thing: this is not simply a Detroit issue. It’s likely an issue in your state, too, so let’s discuss how we got here and where we collectively go from here.
Check out the full article here (which was featured by HousingWire and Inman News).
ICYMI (in case you missed it)
LifeHacker Feature: Six Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling (and What to Do About It) click here
American Banker and JDSupra: There have now been 11 “redlining” settlements since just 2021. Translation: Fair housing and lending are vital education topics. Here’s the latest on those settlements: click here and click here