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Detroit’s AT&T Building Changes Hands

Although public records don’t yet reflect a sale, real estate investment firm, Reign Capital LLC, has bought the AT&T Inc.’s 20-story building. The property was purchased in late May for $15.5 million through an affiliate, Reign CO1 Propco LLC. The company has also recently purchased AT&T properties in Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Winston-Salem. An AT&T spokesperson has stated that the change in building ownership will not affect employees or operations.

 

Outdoor Living Spaces Tip the Scales

Outdoor living spaces are a tipping point for homebuyers. Buyers are looking to entertain family and friends in pandemic-proof ways. Home owners want access to golf courses, larger yards, attractive landscaping, and outdoor rooms. Previously buyers may have bought a cabin in northern Michigan, but now they want everything just steps away.  People are focusing on updating and upgrading their outdoor spaces as much as their indoor spaces. Lakefront property is hot right now. Listed lakefront houses and condos are on the market for about 18 days.

 

Buyers Continue Bidding Wars

It continues to be a “dog-eat-dog” world for home buyers. Brokers advise clients to get pre-approval, save, and have some cash to bring to the table. Many home buyers are waiving home inspections, bidding before seeing the home, paying cash, and paying thousands over the asking price to get to the closing table. With more buyers than sellers, the competition is vicious with the average home going for $10,000 over the asking price. Appraisal guarantees are deal-makers, and buyers will have a hard time winning a bid without one.