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Going, going, still going: Detroit family home still for sale after 519 days despite
http://www.dailymail.co.uk ^ | july 30, 2013 | Anthony Bond

Posted on 07/30/2013 2:47:33 PM PDT by lowbridge

It may not look particularly attractive, but as just $1 this family home is a complete bargain.

However, despite being on the market for the drop-down price since February last year, the Detroit property is astonishingly still for sale.

It is one of a number of run-down properties lying in the suburbs of Michigan's largest city, which earlier this month filed for bankruptcy, crippled by enormous debts.

Built in 1915, the property on Saint-Clair Street has been listed for sale since May 2011.

After initially being placed on the market for $900, its price was dramatically reduced to just $1 in February last year.

A description of the property on the Zillow website describes it as a 'Multi Family home featuring 2 units, hardwood floors, basement, and much more!'

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
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I cannot imagine them trying to collect back taxes (tens of thousands of dollars) from a rotting pile of crap sold for a buck.

It is just unfah...unfam... without fathom.


61 posted on 08/04/2013 3:53:42 PM PDT by GeronL
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