With motivation and drive, Joy Santiago has achieved great success in the past decade as one of Nations top agents and broker/owner of Dwellings Unlimited: A full service real estate brokerage, and investment company, that also specializes in short sales and unlimited housing options for individuals and families in housing crisis.As an  Broker and Realtor specializing in selling homes to home buyers and investors in Detroit, southern Oakland, and Wayne Counties, Joy is a Multi-Million $top producer, and she was the primary agent responsible for liquidating a $220M Residential Real Estate Bank Portfolio,originally financed by JP Morgan Chase within 1 year.  She has also earned 2001 Top Salesperson, 2002 Top Sales Volume, 2002 Salesperson of the Year,2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 and 2007, 2008 Top Agent awards, before establishing Dwellings Unlimited as the Broker/President.

“I have assisted and sold homes to hundred's of families and individuals including many of Detroit's best, including Techno Music Founders, Derrick May & Juan Atkins, DJ and Producer Mike Grant and Dj & Producer Stacey Pullen. Also included in my client list is Detroit City Mayor/City Council President Ken Cockrel Jr,  36th District Court Magistrate, Charles Anderson III, Former 46th District Court Magistrate JD Simpson, Mark Zapico, Associate Professor& Chair at College for Creative Studies, Playwright, William Harris, Artist & Designer, Carole Harris, &  and Founding members of Create Detroit: Karen Batchelor and Ann Slawnik (Detroit Orientation Institute). Being part of the "creative class" has given me the knowledge and the experience that makes my outlook on the real estate world "different and unique".

Early in her career she mentored with one of the best-selling Realtors in the nation, Ralph Roberts, learning that customer service and receiving the most up-to-date training and information about real estate and the local market are key in assisting home buyers achieve their goals. As a real estate investor herself, Joy also knows how to find great deals for investors, including multiple homes and bulk sales.

In 2009, Joy Santiago was featured as the Realtor Expert on 4 episodes, on HGTV's (Home & Garden Television), show-"My House is Worth What?"-a reality show about house values around the country.  (click here for more info)

Joy Santiago was also the featured Realtor Expert on an episode of  HGTV's "House Hunters", -A reality  show about local home-buyers "hunting" for a new home. (CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE on HGTV.COM)
 
Raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Joy was taught that education and hard work foster success. Joy attended Ann Arbor Huron High School and Eastern Michigan University, and then moved to downtown Detroit where she worked in sales and management by establishing, Detroit's First Techno Music booking agency-the Moshi Company (1990-1998) all by the age of 23. In 1998, becoming a REALTOR® was easy.  "I knew that taking care of my clients and doing what is best for them, is always the best policy, says Joy. Honesty and integrity is always a given."

As a metro-Detroit resident for most of her adult life, Joy respects and understands each individual and families’ needs, and can make most any real estate-related dream or goal come true.

Joy’s personal interests include photography, travel, shopping, and gourmet cooking & dining.  Joy is always available to answer questions, and is more than pleased to provide a personal overview of the home buying process to anyone new to real estate, and is more than willing to prepare comprehensive presentations for investors and for families wishing to find out their options for housing and financing options.

FEATURED AGENTS

Dhafir Hasan, Realtor
dhafir@dwellingsunlimited.com
313-220-4550-Cell


About Dhafir:
Dhafir was born in Detroit, the son of a former real estate broker.  As a young boy, he would travel with his dad to show properties.  "I remember having my very own briefcase and my own desk in my father's office at the age of seven."

In 2001 Dhafir graduated from Western Michigan University, where he made the Dean's List while acquiring a BA in Business Management. He has been working in the real estate industry for 4 years and has assisted first time investors in purchasing sound investment properties.  He has also helped clients purchase their first home. 

Although Dhafir has had great accomplishments, he feels that he hasn't reached his goal of helping others empower themselves through home ownership and investments.  Dhafir learned early on that Real Estate is a form of philanthropy. Thus he works with investors in the inner city while improving the neighborhoods and making them a better place to live.  Dhafir works predominately in northwest Detroit and surrounding suburbs. He thrives on being personable, efficient, helpful and understanding when working with clients.  He feels his youth allows him to have a great amount of energy and fresh and innovative ways of approaching the real estate world.

Kandiss Ecton, Realtor

Kandiss Ecton understands the importance of finding that perfect house. “It has to feel like home”, says Kandiss.  Purchasing a home is probably the biggest investment most buyers will make.  As a wife and mother, Kandiss knows how meaningful it is to find a home that suits your family and all their needs.  That’s why she really listens to her clients and will work tirelessly on their behalf. 

As a long time resident of the Metro-Detroit area, Kandiss can put her insider knowledge to work to find a special property in the neighborhood of your choice.  She also uses the latest Internet tools to expose your property to the widest possible range of qualified buyers.  Kandiss holds a Bachelor of Science from Wayne State University.  “I’m a very technical person.  Looking at fine details has always been one of my traits”, says Kandiss.

Kandiss’s approach to real estate is getting to know her clients as real people, and taking care of them from beginning to end.  She is committed to service with an emphasis on accountability, reliability, timeliness and enthusiasm. 

One of the most rewarding positions that Kandiss holds is “Mommy” to her 2 year old daughter, Chloe.  “You have to have lots of energy to keep up with her!  She’s such a fun little girl”, she says.   Kandiss also enjoys traveling, shopping, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Life is Good!