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Investors have taken notice of Cleveland Ohio and you should too.

Cleveland Ohio has been voted the hottest USA property market for 2018. Why you ask ? there’s not just one reason, there are many! • $4 billion dollars in construction activity in Downtown Cleveland. • Northeast Ohio has a booming population of 4.5 million. • One of the largest Amazon Distribution Centres in the US based in Euclid. • Cleveland is headquarters to 11 companies on the Fortune 500 list. • Listed as one of the Top 10 Job Markets for recent college graduates • Downtown Cleveland has a 95% housing occupancy rate. • Northeast Ohio economy has consistently outpaced the national average for job growth. • The region is a hub for food processing, where major brands such as Nestlé and Pierre Foods. • Home to Cleveland Browns (NFL), Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Cleveland Indians (MLB) • 27 Colleges and Universities of which rank in the Top 50 in the State. • Over 600 biomedical facilities with more being added each year. • Corporate friendly tax structure. Global Investments are now entering their fourth month in Cleveland and currently our sales have out passed Detroit and New York. We have found a massive demand for this city due to huge investments taking place and the potential for good capital growth. We have teamed up with Keller Williams a house hold name in the US to bring a consistent supply of good homes in good neighbourhoods which are updated and tenanted.Our partnership enables us to deliver exclusive properties not for sale anywhere else. Cleveland Ohio offers Investors an excellent platform from which to grow their portfolios with a valuable investment offering a strong monthly cash flow. Cleveland is becoming known around the country and around the world as a comeback city with billions being invested in infrastructure and development, great suburban schools, parks, culture and so much more. Investors have taken notice of Cleveland, Ohio—and you should, too. If you would like more information about investing in this exciting city please contact Mike at [email protected]

What does 2018 hold for Detroit ?

2017 was a phenomenal year for the city of Detroit, investment and development surged to a new level and real estate prices really gained pace. Some exciting developments in 2017 included the completion of the Little Caesars Arena and the QLINE rail system. The exterior work on the $313 million Book Tower restoration started along with the $35 million Ashton Detroit Development of luxury condos in Downtown. Work is also underway to restore the eight-story Farwell Building, the $39 million project will have 82 apartments and over 25,000 square feet of retail space and construction has officially started on the Metropolitan Building, which will become the Element Hotel. We also seen construction started on the biggest redevelopment in North America—the Packard Plant, led by Arte Express, the first phase will renovated the Administration Building and the bridge over East Grand Boulevard. We also seen many new retailers and restaurants opening in 2017, Macy’s Backstage part of Macy’s New York opened three new stores in Michigan. H&M continued their expansion opening in the Tanger Outlet Center, Shinola also opened some new stores and have just announced the opening of a new hotel in Downtown Detroit in 2018. Aldi grocery also continued its expansion and remodelling, continuing to open stores in Michigan. Wixom, Redford. Detroit Vegan Soul the nationally acclaimed veggie-friendly comfort food restaurant opens its doors in Grandmont Rosedale, River Bistro Detroit owned by chef Maxcel Hardy opened in Rosedale Park, Takoi which specialises in Southeast Asian cuisine opened in Corktown. Chef Kate Williams opened Lady of the House eatery also based on Corktown. Eatóri Market (a favourite with the Global staff) opened at 1215 Griswold Street in Downtown. The Apparatus Room by Michelin-star collector Thomas Lents opened his flagship restaurant at the base of downtown’s new Detroit Foundation Hotel. Apart from large investments in commercial properties we have also seen an increase in neighbourhood rejuvenation projects. Fitzgerald Redevelopment Ground recently broke on this transformative neighborhood redevelopment, it will include renovating 115 currently vacant homes into a mixture of rental and for sale properties; landscaping and maintenance of 192 vacant lots; and creating a 2-acre central park anchoring a new linked greenway. Mayor Duggan released plans of a 125 million neighborhood revitalization scheme, in July came the announcement that the city had been awarded a $2 million Wilson Foundation grant for the design and pre-construction of the Inner Circle Greenway, a 26-mile recreational pathway running through a number of Detroit’s neighborhoods. And then in September came Detroit Design 139, an exhibit featured at 1001 Woodward through the end of that month highlighting 38 development projects either planned or already underway around the city of Detroit – not just downtown. In addition to the $125 million in projects funded by the bond funds, the city also plans to spend another $193 million of budgeted city, state and federal dollars (for a total investment of $317 million over the next five years) to improve a total of 300 miles or major roads and residential streets across the city. As we can see 2017 was a packed year for Detroit and these are just some of the new developments but things dont seem like slowing down either in 2018. The David Stott Building, an Art Deco skyscraper, will open again in 2018, we will see the start of the much-anticipated Hudson’s site, the development will include the tallest building in Detroit (and Michigan), plus a podium building activated for community engagement. A new $60M development was just announced on East Jefferson and Lafayette Park. The new mixed-use development will bring 213 residential units, plus retail space including a small-format Meijer grocery store. This development is expected to open in 2019. The first redevelopment in the massive East Riverfront plan is going to be the Stone Soap Building, which will see renovation of an old structure and new construction on top of it. Banyan Investments is leading the $27 million development, which should break ground in the spring. Google is to open offices by Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena in spring 2018, businessman Dan Gilbert, the founder of mortgage company Quicken Loans and a major Detroit property owner, has been developing a tech area in downtown Detroit, dubbed the Madison Block. Google’s move to Detroit from the suburbs will add to that cluster of tech companies. Overall there has been a 50% increase in Detroit-based startups in the last three years. Travel media company Lonely Planet called Detroit the “American comeback city” in a list of best travel destinations for 2018, it is now ranked No. 2 in list of world’s top travel destination for 2018. We will see the Detroit Grandprix been held at Belle Isle Park in the summer of 2018 as well as many other great out door events including the Movement dance festival. Detroit really is a true come back story and one that looks set to continue in 2018 and beyond, Dan Gilbert one of the main figures in Detroit’s rejuvenation summed it all up perfectly: “If someone would have said five years ago that we’re going to be out of office space and residential units, 100 percent occupancy downtown and Midtown it would be unfathomable and you would have said, “You’re crazy, that’s impossible.” But since that is the case here, the only way to grow is vertically. I think when you say five or 10 years from now you’re going to see big projects completely done, the whole skyline is going to be completely different. That will be the main thing people notice. I’m hoping that in 10 years Detroit is one of the handful of technology, entertainment and marketing centers of the United States or maybe the world. People like you for instance, who have their own business, 30 years old, they’re a creative class, this is the place to be. This is where the action is. What the manifestation of that will look like I don’t know exactly but those are the themes. And we are

A NEW DAWN IN CLEVELAND OHIO

The USA buy to let market has been at the top of the list when it comes to inquiries and overseas investment, the USA remains the most sought-after destination on TheMoveChannel.com Buy to let investors are always on the look out for the next big thing across the pond, which city can provide the best return at the best possible price. Detroit, New York and Florida have been leading the way for many years now but Cleveland Ohio is starting to get a lot of attention recently, it was one of the most overlooked cities in the US when it comes to property investment. Located in Northeast Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland is one of the 50 largest cities in the United States. Cleveland is often known for its famous sports teams and continues to expand and develop its famous riverfront. Cleveland job market continues to grow with a sizeable push from the health care industry as well as large companies such as Cliffs natural resources, Forest city enterprises, Sherwin Williams, KeyCorp and NACCO Industries. With a strong demand for rental properties Cleveland presents some impressive investment opportunities for the overseas and domestic buyer. Many investors looking for good income producing properties find Cleveland to be a good balanced investment that provides steady cash flow. Some of the main reasons why Cleveland is tipped to be the next Investment hot spot. • 95% housing occupancy rate in downtown Cleveland (Downtown Cleveland Alliance)Cleveland is among the top 10 job markets for new college graduates – (CNN) • Northeast Ohio is one of the hottest entrepreneur regions in the nation – (Entrepreneur) • Cleveland serves as headquarters to 11 companies on the Fortune 500 list, both industrial and non-industrial. • Home to 27 area Colleges and Universities • Regional Banking Hub: home to one of 12 Federal Reserve Banks • Home to four professional sports teams • Home of the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame with 7+ million visitors • University Hospitals named one of nation’s best hospitals – (U.S. News & World Report) • Home of the nation’s first Medical Mart No longer the city of yesteryear, Cleveland now possesses a thriving and diverse economic workforce, a rich cultural backdrop and high quality neighbourhoods that are generating 10-25% or more on rental return.The city continues to grow and redevelop with billions invested in new projects, the region is receiving a major capital investment of $12 billion and currently has a $170-billion economy. Cleveland ranks among top 10 U.S. cities for population growth of college-educated millennial residents.Beyond this so-called ‘brain gain,’ the statistics show a higher concentration of millennial residents overall, regardless of education. The Cleveland metro area’s economy continues to improve: the unemployment rate is lower than it has been in a decade, GDP per capita and income per capita continue to outpace the nation, and credit card delinquencies remain low. NUwireinvestor has stated – “Cleveland combines a solid business infrastructure with education, lifestyle and an affordable cost of living. The universities attract researchers and students from around the world. The city has a great orchestra, museums and recognised sports teams. There are miles of park trails, the shores of Lake Erie and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All of this adds up to make Cleveland a great place to live and work, and thus an attractive investment climate for rental real estate…” Manchester based firm Global Investments Incorporated have been leading the way in the US Buy to Let market now for many years and have 4000 plus property sales under their belt. We asked CEO Mike Moodie his opinion on the Cleveland market place and his thoughts on where its heading. Mike was quoted in saying, “ I have been studying the market in Cleveland for some time now and have been actively trying to source a good supply of income producing houses which we have finally managed to do. It is really important that we do our due diligence on the supplier and also the areas and neighbourhoods that the properties are in as there are many companies out there with a lot of stock but in the wrong type of neighbourhoods. I wanted to ensure that the properties we market are well located and managed giving my investors a safe and secure investment opportunity. “ “ We have now teamed up with Keller Williams a house hold name in the US to bring a consistent supply of good homes in good neighbourhoods which are updated and the tenants are vetted. Our partnership enables us to deliver exclusive properties not for sale anywhere else and that will start around the $20,000 price range, these properties will give our investors net returns of between 18% and 29%. We are excited about the cities potential and our new partnership with Keller Williams “ 2018 could be the year that really puts Cleveland on the map as one of the best buy to let cities in the USA and it looks like the Manchester based firm will be leading the way again with some excellent new opportunities for the overseas investor.

“ Detroit Moving up the Rankings “

The city of Detroit has come through some tough years but the struggling city is really coming back strong with news that it is now one off the hottest housing markets in the US. According to the popular Real Estate Website realtor.com the Metro Detroit area came in as the 4th hottest housing market in the United States moving from 10th only last month. This news will give current and future investors motivation to get involved now rather than later with prices expected to rise even further and supply of good tenanted houses to drop as investors snap up the best deals available. According to the chief economist of Realtor.com Danielle Hale, Detroit is still operating at approximately 20% lower than its national competitors, even with the recent increase in housing prices. In the last two years Detroit has seen the highest capital growth than any other city in the US. Also in addition to low housing prices, Detroit’s current median income is now on par with the national average making the rental market even stronger. Again another big plus for overseas and local investors. In recent months properties in Detroit have seen almost double the amount of viewings than other areas across the US. Global Investments Incorporated is one of the biggest sellers of Detroit Investments to the overseas markets having sold close to 5000 homes in the past five years. We asked CEO Mike Moodie his thoughts on what is going on in Detroit with the supply and demand, “ Well the stats don’t lie and yes although we are seeing an incredible amount of enquiries for Detroit homes, the issue for our buyers is the available listings. These homes are in such huge demand right now that as soon we get any house that is well located, in good condition and with a solid tenant it would normally sell within 24-48 hours. Even in some cases where the Seller maybe asking more than the market value they still sell quick as they are well below the national average. All of these factors are making Detroit a very tempting market for our overseas investors.” For further information on the “ Detroit Come Back “ or to see some available listings please email Mike or any of his team at [email protected]

THE CHANGING FACE OF DETROIT

Detroit has come a long way over the past 7 years but the Motor City has not stopped growing and moving forward and is constantly changing for the better. After detailed renderings were released for Gilbert’s latest project, images of a new 35-story office tower began popping up in public media. The tower is part of the Bedrock Detroit project, which is scheduled to begin construction in 2018 at the cost of $800 million. The project will convert an essentially vacant two-square block area into a useable office and residential space. The recent renderings of Gilbert’s plans for the project are not the first to be released for public consumption. The previous edition of the drawings depicted a 20-story tower, but alterations have clearly been made to the project as the plans currently display a 35-story tower in its place. At last mention, the project is scheduled to contain 818,000 square feet of office space, 170,000 square feet of retail space, and 482 residential units—making it an all-inclusive facility. Detroit’s first high-rise office tower in a generation with over 480 residential units, full of public spaces and pedestrian walkways,” explained recent statements released from the Bedrock Project administration. As well as the retail, office, and residential space already allotted, the project is said to contain an additional 48,000 square feet that will be deemed for public use. “We are going to focus a ton of thought around public space at the Monroe site,” said Gilbert. “You’re going to see a ton of public space and public amenities within the development.” According to statements made by Gilbert in recent weeks, the project will involve tall ceilings and provide access to sunlight that has been unparalleled in Detroit before. Currently, the site is being utilised as a temporary skate park called Wayfinding. This is scheduled to be torn down in January of 2018 so that Bedrock’s construction can begin. The project is slated for a finish date of 2022. Detroit still offers an incredible investment opportunity for local and foreign investors looking for turn key opportunities. Global Investments incorporated haver sold more properties in Detroit than any other overseas company. “ We are still sourcing excellent opportunities in Detroit for our investors but of course as news like this comes out suppliers will start increasing prices as the city gets stronger and stronger so now is a great time for investors to get involved and take advantage of these turn key opportunities in a vibrant and growing marketplace. “ Mike Moodie. – CEO. Global Investments Incorporated. For more information on Detroit and opportunities that Global Investments Incorporated can provide please email Mike or any of his team at [email protected]

CLEVELAND OHIO – THE NEXT DETROIT

Prices in Detroit are on the move and there is a shortage of good stock, investors are on the look out for the next hot product that can rival the Detroit marketplace and give similar value and returns that the Motor City has given investors over that past 5 years. Global Investments Incorporated are the biggest selling overseas Detroit company and have almost 2,500 Sales in the city. The Manchester based firm is always on the look out for the next big thing in the USA buy to let market and CEO Mike Moodie believes that Cleveland Ohio is exactly what they have been waiting for. Located in Northeast Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland is one of the 50 largest cities in the United States. Cleveland is often known for its famous sports team and continues to develop the riverfront area between the stadiums. Cleveland job market continues to grow with a sizeable push from the health care industry as well as large companies such as Cliffs natural resources, Forest city enterprises, Sherwin Williams, KeyCorp and NACCO Industries. With a strong demand for rental properties Cleveland presents some impressive investment opportunities for the overseas and domestic buyer. Many investors looking for good income producing properties find Cleveland to be a good balanced investment that provides steady cash flow. Some of the main reasons why Cleveland is tipped to be the next Investment hot spot. • 95% housing occupancy rate in downtown Cleveland (Downtown Cleveland Alliance, 2104)Cleveland is among the Top 10 job markets for new college graduates – (CNN) • Northeast Ohio is one of the hottest entrepreneur regions in the nation – (Entrepreneur) • Cleveland serves as headquarters to 11 companies on the Fortune 500 list, both industrial and non-industrial, including National City Corp., Eaton Corp., Parker Hannifin Corp., Sherwin-Williams Co., KeyCorp, Nacco Industries, American Greetings Corp., Ferro Corp., Medical Mutual of Ohio, Applied Industries Technologies, and Lincoln Electric Holdings (City-Data.com) • Home to 27 area colleges and universities • Regional Banking Hub: home to one of 12 Federal Reserve Banks • Home to four professional sports teams • Home of the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame with 7+ million visitors • University Hospitals named one of nation’s best hospitals – (U.S. News & World Report) • Home of the nation’s first Medical Mart We asked CEO Mike his opinion on the Cleveland market place and he thinks that it can really rival the Detroit market with the same sales and success they have had in Detroit for the past 5 years. Mike added. “ I have been studying the market in Cleveland for some time now and have been actively trying to source a good supply of income producing houses which we have finally managed to do. It is really important that we do our due diligence on the supplier and also the areas and neighbourhoods that the properties are in. At the moment there are other companies selling homes for as little as $20,000 and offer projected returns of up to 30%. We really dont want to get into this price point as normally these types of homes would be in not so great areas and would need maintenance in the coming months and years which of course would eat into any rental income or projected ROI. Our new supply of Cleveland homes are in great neighbourhoods and the properties are updated and the tenants are fully vetted ensuring that our investors get a hands off income producing property with little or no hassle. Our prices will start around the $35,000 with good real returns of around the 18-20% mark. “ To find out about what Global Investments Incorporated have to offer in the Cleveland area email [email protected] or go to there website https://globalinvestsinc.com/cleveland-investment-property/ “ Detroit is still going strong but in my opinion as a company we have another 12 months before the market starts to out price itself and a different type of buyer will come in. I think that Cleveland Ohio is an excellent opportunity for our investors and in time could take over Detroit in enquiries and sales. We are excited and pleased to be working with our new supplier in the region. “ Mike Moodie CEO Global Investments incorporated.

Niagara Falls – NY – USA – Investors flock to the Up State City

Niagara Falls has been receiving huge interest in recent months from overseas investors, the once quiet little city is becoming a hub of investment and development. Niagara Falls, USA is seen as the number one untapped tourism destination in the USA ,125 million people live within a day’s drive and over 20 million people visit each year, three world class casinos draw over 6 million visitors a year. Both Buffalo and its sister city, Niagara Falls are undergoing phenomenal transformations spurred by billions in public and private investment. The Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) has now spent more than $90 million in the Niagara Falls area as part of its continuing effort to develop key parcels in downtown Niagara Falls, USA. Amherst-based Uniland Development has revised its plans for the $150 million Wonder Falls Resort that will occupy much of the vacant Rainbow Centre Mall, and just around the corner Canadian hotelier Michael DiCienzo wants to invest $70 million in his Sheraton expansion.The region’s economic development pipeline continues to overflow with ambitious projects and indications are the trend will continue for at least the foreseeable future. Redevelopment and new construction abound, and businesses from restaurants to galleries to technology centers are opening at the fastest pace in more than 50 years. All of the excitement around Niagara Falls has led to a re-branding by the Tourist Board to increase tourism to the area and promote other attractions and not just the Falls, their new slogan is “Niagara Falls USA: Where Adventure Comes Naturally.” Reports from the major attractions indicate the number of visitors reached record levels last season.The goal of the new branding is to capture the essence of Niagara Falls now and for the foreseeable future. So what impact is this having on the housing market ? a huge one. If you were to take a similar property and drop it on the other side of the Falls you would be looking at paying over three times the price, that coupled with the fact that the US side of the Falls is a buzz of re-development is causing a frenzy of investment, even by the Canadians. Niagara Association of Realtors president Patrick Dummitt says he expects the increasing demand for property throughout the region to continue for years to come. Niagara is becoming the place to be for business people, residents, and investors. According to realtors across the whole of Western New York, the Buffalo and Niagara Falls housing market is red-hot right now – asking prices have risen to all-time highs and bidding wars can raise those prices even higher. The supply of housing inventory in the market has fallen 30% across the area since this time last year, according to the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors. So there is no question or doubt that Niagara Falls is one of the best investment areas in the US right now, the problem is finding the right properties at the right price while market prices are on an upward trend. Global Investments Incorporated has teamed up with one of the biggest housing suppliers in the Falls area, the properties are refurbished tenanted and all under management, they are also offer incredible value for money and are all very well located to take advantage of the current re-development. CEO Mike Moodie is quoted saying “Niagara Falls is going from strength to strength and has now overtaken Ohio as our second most popular region, at this rate it will soon overtake Detroit. With this new exclusive signing the next few months are going to be busy in Western New York State” If you would like more information on our exciting new product in Niagara Falls please contact Mike or any of the team at Global or email [email protected]

DETROIT – “ BELIEVE THE HYPE. “

Detroit has been a favourite for overseas investors for the past 5 years with buyers from all over the planet looking for good growth and high returns. The once declining and bankrupt city seems to be coming back as strong as ever with positive news flooding in from the Motor city every day. Manchester based firm Global Investments Incorporated are officially the largest supplier of Detroit turn key homes to investors and have sold close to 2,500 homes in the city over the past 5 years. We spoke to CEO Mike Moodie and asked him his thoughts on what is happening in Detroit. Mike was quoted in saying, “ Well, anyone that has followed Detroit over the past 7 years would know that it has come from a very dark place and is now going through some major changes which in my opinion will finally put the city back on the map. In my opinion investors have a very small window of opportunity to buy up some of these incredible turn key opportunities before the market is out priced and returns are lowered.” Below are just some of the changes on the Horizon for the Motor city. 1. The M1 Rail link – Q Line has been a long anticipated project, but has already begun to increase surrounding property prices since its announcement. 2. Gordie Howe International Bridge – This incredible bridge won’t be launching until 2020. It will tie the Detroit area to Canada, making international travel between the two areas easier. Currently, Canada has spent over $100 million on site preparations with Detroit soon to follow suit. 3. Hudsons Site – Another project set to be completed by 2020. This development is set to be the tallest building in Detroit. It will span an amazing 1.2 million square feet and will be considered mixed-use: a combination of commercial, office, technology, culture, and arts. 4. Little Caesars Arena – Soon to be the home of the Red Wings and the Pistons. This project offers more than just a new arena. The entire surrounding area is being built-up with at least 50 minimal projects in the works. 5. Fitzgerald Redevelopment – A full rejuvenation of this popular neighbourhood is underway, with over 100 homes set to be renovated over the next few years. 6. Bush Park Historic District – Prices are already rising in this long-forgotten district. Redevelopment has begun with mansions being restored and residential units being constructed. One such addition is The Scott at Brush Park, a 400-unit high end apartment building. 7. Capital Par – A recent announcement brings good news to Capitol Park. The Farwell Building and the David Stott Building are going to be undergoing renovation. The area will also see the addition of two new contemporary buildings for residential use, as well as several micro-apartments. 8. East Riverfront – Redevelopment of this area is highly anticipated. Renovations of vacant warehouses and land to include residential and retail areas, a new greenway, an urban beach, and an extended Riverwalk will all be in the plans. 9. Corktown. – There are several projects in the works for this area of the Motor City. The old Tiger Stadium is set to become the new PAL headquarters, complete with a baseball field, and a residential area. Just down the road, the Checker Cab building will be transitioned into lofts and more residential areas will be set up in the five blocks surrounding the building. The City of Detroit is currently planning—or starting—10 major transformational projects that will help boost the appeal of Detroit’s quality of life. The City, which has already seen an influx of Millennials in recent years, will not only be rejuvenated by these transformations but will see a new outward appearance, one free of blight and ripe for change. Moodie also commented. “ In recent years, development has been a major focus for the Detroit Metro area. There are new projects in the works that will be transforming the city in a major way, increasing living quality and benefiting the local economy and making this an even better investment for those people who have already taken the plunge or for those thinking of getting involved, however investors need to know that with increased demand prices are on the up so better to get involved now than keep siting on the fence. Detroit is definitely back and this time is here to stay. “ To find out what Detroit opportunities Global Investments Incorporated has to offer please email Mike or any of the team at Global at [email protected]

CLEVELAND AND DETROIT – TWO GREAT NORTHERN CITIES

Detroit has lead the way over the last 12 months as the hottest investment property market in the US, with New York coming in second and Toledo Ohio coming in third. Things look like they could start to change over the next 12 months, with house prices on the rise in Detroit investors are now seeking other cities that offer great rental properties but also sustain a high return on their investment. One city that has now caught the investors eye is Cleveland Ohio, the reason for this is simple, Cleveland Ohio offers investors low priced properties which attract high rents in a bustling city. Cleveland is located in Northeast Ohio and currently is undergoing more than $12 billion in major capital investment, it currently possesses a $170 billion economy. 70% of the Fortune 500 companies have a presence in this region and it has the fastest growing healthcare economy in U.S. In Greater Cleveland there are more than 51 thousand small businesses which are pushing rents upwards. So you may ask if there is so much going on in Cleveland Ohio why isn’t everyone investing there ? well the answer is they are. Cleveland News 19 recently ran an article – WARREN BUFFETT WANTS TO INVEST IN CLEVELAND The 2nd richest man in America has been focusing on the rejuvenation of this region and looking at investing in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. Detroit billionaire Dan Gilbert who poured nearly $2 billion of his own money into revitalisation of Detroit is the owner of the National Basketball Association’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Gilbert has invested close to $1 billion in and around downtown Cleveland. If you walk around Cleveland today you will see various sites and buildings under construction or planned for near-term development, most notably the redesign of Public Square. Cleveland like Detroit is changing and is becoming bigger and better, there is a 95% housing occupancy rate in downtown Cleveland and it is now among the Top 10 job markets for new college graduates. Cleveland still has a few turbulent years ahead, local house prices universally have been rising in Cleveland but prices across much of Cleveland and some surrounding communities remain far below their peak, many homeowners in Northeast Ohio believe that the real estate recovery still hasn’t arrived. Investment is about timing and like Detroit the time is right for Cleveland, Global Investments have teamed up with some of the best brokers in Cleveland and are currently working on launching our new division in downtown Cleveland, like Detroit we will be offering well priced properties under great management and in the right locations. But is not just about property sales, we will ensure that our properties are well maintained and add value to surrounding communities, we will work with local companies and builders to make sure we contribute to the redevelopment. Cleveland Ohio is a fantastic city, we feel as passionate about Cleveland as we did about Detroit four years ago, 2017 will be a big year for Cleveland and we are looking forward to being part of it.

Detroit – The clock is ticking for overseas investors.

For the past 5 or 6 years investors from all over the world have been taking a chance on the cheap housing market in Detroit and snapping up homes from as little as $25,000 with returns up to 25 and 30% in some cases. Global Investments Incorporated have been a major player in the US market place in the past 5 years and have sold more than 4000 homes in this time, with their main source of sales volume coming from the Detroit Housing market. CEO Mike Moodie told us that Detroit accounted for 70% of the companies business over the past 5 years. House prices in Detroit certainly seem to be on the rise and the availability of good stock in the best locations also seems to be drying up. We spoke to CEO Mike about the changing trend in the Detroit marketplace and asked him if he thinks the window of opportunity is closing for the overseas investor. Mike was quoted in saying “ Listen I think there will always be an opportunity in Detroit certainly for the foreseeable future, but do I think there has been a shift and a change in the market, 100%. I still think that Detroit is a fantastic opportunity for our investors but I think that the days of buying properties at $25,000 with 30% returns are almost over and investors may need to re-think their budgets and start looking at prices between $35,000 to $45,000 with returns of around 20% which of course are still very attractive. We basically have stock in Detroit tied up and over the past 5 years we have managed to find the best suppliers of turn key properties to work with. It really has never been an issue for me to replenish our stock but over the past 5-6 months we are finding it increasingly difficult to get the lower priced properties in good locations and we have also seen an increase in our average sale of approx $5,000 per door. “ Looking at the Detroit Market and what Mike is saying, the figures certainly seem to back up what the companies CEO is claiming. Median home and condominium sale prices in November 2016 rose by 9.6 percent from the year before as the number of on-market listings continues to fall. In the four-county region that includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties, median sale prices jumped from $146,000 in November 2015 to $160,051, according to a report released by Farmington Hills-based Realcomp Ltd. II. The total number of home and condo sales in the region climbed by 17.3 percent year-over-year. Livingston County bested the regional figures in median sale price and home and condo sales increases. Prices increased by 13.9 percent, best in the region, from $208,000 in November 2015 to $236,900 last month. Homes sold rose by 19.6 percent, from 230 to 275 last month, giving it the second-highest percentage increase behind only Wayne County which still has the highest number of sales. In Wayne County, total sales grew by 23.8 percent from 1,338 to 1,656 in November 2016, according to Realcomp. Median sale prices climbed 12.6 percent, good for the second-best increase, from $101,000 to $113,746. Much of the positive growth can be attributed to a lack of available housing stock. In November 2015, there were 21,559 homes and condos on the market in the four-county region. In the same month in 2016 there were just 12,520, a 41.9 percent drop. That’s causing quick turnaround times for sellers as the average number of days on the market fell from 45 in November 2015 to 39 again in Nov 2016, a 13.3 percent drop. All of these statistics and trends seem to have carried on into the beginning of 2017 and do not seem to be stopping with demand increasing for these investment properties, also backing up the Manchester based firms claims of prices increasing and good stock decreasing. We asked Mike what the Manchester based company was doing to deal with this moving trend, Mike added. “ Well first of all we kind of need to re educated our investors and let them realise what is going on in the market place so they understand what is happening and price condition them to this moving marketplace. This will mean that when they see the properties at the $35,000 mark and with returns of 20% they will realise that these are great buys and not to hang about and wait for that property they may think is round the corner, as by doing this they may miss out all together on what is a great market to invest in now. I also think that given what is happening in Detroit and all the positive vibes coming out of the city, that given the right direction by us coupled with the great on the ground support and management that they will see not only great returns but fantastic capital growth in the next 3-5 years. Of course we are still pushing our suppliers and we are still getting great houses and we have the best turn key stock out there so I am very confident that if anything sales will increase in the last 3 quarters of the year Detroit will get even stronger than it is today.“ So from what Mike has told us and the figures from the different sources in the US, it looks like Detroit has had significant growth over the pat 5 years and seems that this will carry on for many years ton come giving investors a safe and secure investment opportunity. If you are interested in Detroit and would like more information or to see the latest opportunities please email Mike direct at [email protected]