26-000342 Petition.pdf
Brandon A Guess, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 26-000342-TT
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RECEIVE pm, . AR FEB 25 2025 PICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR e PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information FirstName Ml. Last Name/Company Name can QOL P.O. Box or Rural Rqjite A G uess GAY muerness, ST City or Town State ZIP Code De 21h MIL AYIA Telephone Number CARYN \ Ha E-mail Addrdss (do not enfer unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) (Ze Greair\\c LE amai\ cam Section 2: Petitioner’s AttorneyAuthorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Last Name Fax Number Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
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GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR ¢ Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, Signature *required Petitioperor Attor: "CC ed Rgpresentative’s Signature: Ist Drader ed) 7
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Section 5: Declarations. This section asks you specific questions about the property, your funding, and your past financial history. 5a, About this\Propertyand Your Money: for this Loan If YES, have you had an ownership interest in another property in the last three years? @NOo OVYES If YES, complete (1) and (2) below: (1) What type of property did you own: primary residence (PR), FHA secondary residence (SR), second home (SH), or investment property (IP)? (2) How did you hold title to the property: by yourself (S), jointly with your spouse (SP), or jointly with another person (0)? B. If this is a Purchase Transaction: Do you have a family relationship or business affiliation with the seller of the property? @©NO OVYES C. Are you borrowing any money for this real estate transaction (e.g., money for your closing costs or down payment) or obtaining any money from another party, such as the seller or realtor, that you have not disclosed on this loan application? @NO OYES If YES, what is the amount of this money? [ D. 1. Have you or will you be applying for a mortgage loan on another property (not the property securing this loan) on or before @NO OVYES closing this transaction that is not disclosed on this loan application? 2. Have you or will you be applying for any new credit (e.g., installment loan, credit card, etc.) on or before closing this loan that @No OYE is not disclosed on this application? E. Will this property be subject to a lien that could take priority over the first mortgage lien, such as a clean energy lien paid through your property taxes (e.g., the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program)? @no Oves F.. Are you a co-signer or guarantor on any debt or loan that is not disclosed on this application? @nNo OVYEes Are there any outstanding judgments against you? @nNo OVYES Are you currently delinquent or in default on a Federal debt? . @©NOo OVYEs I. Are you a party to a lawsuit in which you potentially have any personal financial liability? @No OVYES J. Have you conveyed title to any property in lieu of foreclosure in the past 7 years? @NO OVYES K. Within the past 7 years, have you completed a pre-foreclosure sale or short sale, whereby the property was sold to a third party ONO OVES and the Lender agreed to accept less than the outstanding mortgage balance due? L. Have you had property foreclosed upon in the last 7 years? @NOo OVYES M. Have you declared bankruptcy within the past 7 years? If YES, identify the type(s) of bankruptcy: [1 chapter 7 (I Chapter 11 [J Chapter 12 [J Chapter 13 eno Oo ji]
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4d! Gifts.or Grants You Have Been Given or: Will Receive for this Loan Bd Does not apply Include all gifts and grants below. Under Source, choose from the sources listed here: + Community Nonprofit + Federal Agency « Relative + State Agency * Lender + Employer + Local Agency + Religious Nonprofit + Unmarried Partner + Other Section 5: Declarations. This section asks you specific questions about the property, your funding, and your past financial history. 5a. About this Propertyand Your Money for this Loan 0 ma sid If YES, have you had an ownership interest in another property in the last three years? E ONO OYES If YES, complete (1) and (2) below: (1) What type of property did you own: primary residence (PR), FHA secondary residence (SR), second home (SH), or investment property (IP)? (2) How did you hold title to the property: by yourself (S), jointly with your spouse (SP), or jointly with another person (0)? B. If this is a Purchase Transaction: Do you have a family relationship or business affiliation with the seller of the property? @no Oves C. Are you borrowing any money for this real estate transaction (e.g., money for your closing costs or down payment) or obtaining any money from another party, such as the seller or realtor, that you have not disclosed on this loan application? @©NO OVYES If YES, what is the amount of this money? . S$ D. 1. Have you or will you be applying for a mortgage loan on another property (not the property securing this loan) on or before @nNO OVES closing this transaction that is not disclosed on this loan application? 2. Have you or will you be applying for any new credit (e.g., installment loan, credit card, etc.) on or before closing this loan that @NO OVYES is not disclosed on this application? Will this property be subject to a lien that could take priority over the first mortgage lien, such as a clean energy lien paid through ONO OVYES your property taxes (e.g., the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program)? 5b. About Your Finances ] F. Are you a co-signer or guarantor on any debt or loan that is not disclosed on this application? @NO OVYES G. Are there any outstanding judgments against you? @no OYE H. Are you currently delinquent or in default on a Federal debt? @©NO OVYES I. Are you a party to a lawsuit in which you potentially have any personal financial liability? @©NO OVYES J. Have you conveyed title to any property in lieu of foreclosure in the past 7 years? @NOo OVES K. Within the past 7 years, have you completed a pre-foreclosure sale or short sale, whereby the property was sold to a third party ©NO OVES and the Lender agreed to accept less than the outstanding mortgage balance due? L. Have you had property foreclosed upon in the last 7 years? @NOo OVES M. Have you declared bankruptcy within the past 7 years? ONO ®YES If YES, identify the type(s) of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 (J Chapter 11 (J Chapter 12 [J Chapter 13
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CLOSING WORKSHEET Investor: GINNIE MAE [Lender: PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY Loan Program: 101271 Type of Loan: Purpose of Loan: FHA 30 YR FIXED CJ Conv XIFHA XJ Purchase (J Cash-Out Refi. [J No Cash-Out Refi. Ova ORD C1 Construction Only (J Construction/Perip [J] Amort: 0d Fixed [J ARM New Construction: [J Yes XI No Repayment Options: (Interest Only [1 Balloon Cl Buydown MERS # BORROWER/SELLER INFORMATION Program Type: 3 Conforming (C) Non-Conforming Borrower First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix 1st BRANDON ALEXANDER GUESS 2nd DEBORAH KING Phone: IDON ALEXA ND DE RD LF Street Address City County _ a ip Mailing: 16905 INVERNESS ST DETROIT WAYNE MI 48221-3303 us Property: 16905 INVERNESS ST DETROIT WAYNE MI 48221-3303 Bl AKA: B2 AKA: BRANDON A GUESS DEBORAH ANN KING SR BRANDON GUESS DEBORAH A KING DEBORAH ANN DEBBIE KING DEBORAH A GREEN DEBORAH A KING SR DEBRA KING VA Relative Name: Address: Seller First Name Middle Name Last Name Ist VICKIE WELINGTON 2nd CALVIN H WELLINGTON Builder: Loan Processor: REBECCA PETERSON Loan Closer: KIMBERLY VERSER Loan Officer: MATTHEW RODEGHIER Closer Phone: (972) 733-6218 Closer Fax: (866) 797-6722 Closer Email: KIMBERLY .VERSER@PRIMELENDING.COM 0 pUD [1CONDO [Name: PUD Declaration: RIDERS [] Adjustable Rate [CI Balloon Ova [J Condo “[3PUD [Second Home [J 1-4 Family [Biweekly Cl Other(s): TITLE/ESCROW INFORMATION Title Company: ABSTRACT TITLE INC Address: 1900 W BIG BEAVER RD 201 City: TROY State: MI [Zip: 48084 Title Officer Name: DIANE HENDRICKS Phone: (586) 751-4500 Fax: (248) 643-4501 Escrow Co.: ABSTRACT TITLE INC Address: 1900 W BIG BEAVER RD 201 City: TROY State: MI [Zip: 48084 Escrow Officer: DIANE HENDRICKS Phone: (586) 751-4500 Fax: (248) 643-4501 Trustee: Address: [City: [State: Zip: Title Policy CI3R and 5 [16 (ARMS) []4 (Condo) 16.2 (Neg Amort) 05 (PUD) Endorsements $8.1 (Environ) [J Location Cl Comprehensive X Other: 9 Prelim Date: [Escrow [Tax Message: [Schedule B Items: Parcel ID(s] ASSIGNMENT/PAYMENT INFORMATION Assignee Name: Address: ie [State: [Zip: Assignment Date: Assign. Loan [Phone: Assign, Officer: Assign. Title: Corp. Officer: Title: Corp. Officer: Title:
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3 a . This form is a statement of final loan terms and closing costs. Compare this Closi ng Disclosure document with your Loan Estimate. Closing Information Transaction In Loan Information Date Issued 10/04/2021. ~ Borrou | DON ALEXAI S LoanTerm 30 years Closing Date 10/04/2021 19477 CHAPEL ST. Purpose Purchase Dishursement Date 10/04/2021 Suir Pils quar Product FIXED RATE Settlement Agent ABSTRACT TITLE INC 16905 INVERNESS ST Loan Type [J Conventional XI FHA File # DETROIT, Mi 48221 Ova 0 Property 16905 INVERNESS ST Lender PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL Loan ID # DETROIT, MI 48221-3303 COMPANY MIC # Sale Price $103,000 (Vemmans Can this amount increase after closing? Loan Amount $101,134 - NO Interest Rate 3.875% NO Monthly Principal & Interest $475.57 NO See Projected Payments below for your Estimated Total Monthly Payment Does the loan have these features? Prepayment Penalty NO Balloon Payment oC NO Projected Pa Payment Calculation Years 1-30 Principal & Interest $475.57 Mortgage Insurance + 69.83 Estimated Escrow Amount can increase over time + Te 305.08 Estimated Total Monthly Payment $85 0.48 This estimate includes In escrow? Estimated Taxes, Insurance Property Taxes YES & Assessments $305.08 Homeowner's Insurance YES Amount can increase over time amonth other: See page 4 for details See Escrow Account on page 4 for details. You must pay for other property
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2 Addendum to Closing Disclosure This Addendum includes additional information about the loan you have applied for. It does not replace any information disclosed on the Closing Disclosure. BORROWER — CO harper bee ~> em ( odd reSS D 08 SELLER only addres CALVIN H WELLINGTON 16905 INVERNESS STREET DETROIT, MI 48221
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SETTLEMENT CERTIFICATION GUESS Loan MIN: Case NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES: If information is obtained which indicates that the source of the borrower's financial contribution is other than from the borrower or other than stated by the lender in its closing instructions, the settlement agent is to obtain written instructions from the lender before proceeding with settlement, CERTIFICATION OF BUYER IN AN FHA-INSURED LOAN TRANSACTION I certify that I have no knowledge of any loans that have been or will be made to me (us) or loans that have been or will be assumed by me (us) for purposes of financing this transaction, other than those described in the sales contract dated (including addenda). I certify that I (we) have not been paid or reimbursed for any of the cash downpayment. I certify that I (we) have not and will not receive any payment or reimbursement for any of my (our) closing costs which have not been previously disclosed in the sales contract (including addenda) and/or my application for mortgage insurance submitted to my (our) mortgage lender. ~ BORROWER ~- BRANDON ALEXANDER GUESS - DATE - ¥ (OD -~ BORROWER - DEBORAH KING - DATE ~ CERTIFICATION OF SELLER IN AN FHA-INSURED LOAN TRANSACTION I certify that I have no knowledge of any loans that have been or will be made to the borrower(s), or loans that have been or will be assumed by the borrower(s), for purposes of financing this transaction, other than those described in the sales contract dated (including addenda). I certify that I have not and will not pay or reimburse the borrower(s) for any part of the cash downpayment. I certify that I have not and will not pay or reimburse the borrower(s) for any part of the borrower's closing costs which have not been ‘previously disclosed in the sales contract (including any addenda). - SELLER ~ VICKIE WELINGTON ~- DATE - ~ SELLER - CALVIN H WELLINGTON ~ DATE ~ WARNING: It is a crime to knowingly make false statements to the United States on this or any other similar form. Penalties upon conviction can include a fine and imprisonment. For details, see: Title 18 U.S. Code Sections 1001 and 1010.
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[Space Above This Line For Recording Data] MORTGAGE DEFINITIONS Words used in multiple sections of this document are defined below and other words are defined in Sections 3, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 21. Certain rules regarding the usage of words used in this document are also provided in Section 15. (A) "Security Instrument" means this document, which is dated OCTOBER 4, 2021, together with all Riders to this doimeat. US. Borrower is the EIOHARGE winder this Security Tstrumes, (C) "MERS" is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. MERS is organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, and has an address and telephone number of P.O. Box 2026, Flint, MI 48501-2026, tel. (888) 679-MERS. (D) "Lender" is PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY. Lender is a CORPORATION organized and existing under the laws of TX. Lender's address is 18111 PRESTON ROAD, SUITE 900, DALLAS, TX 75252. (E) "Note" means the promissory note signed by Borrower and dated OCTOBER 4, 2021. The Note states that Borrower owes Lender ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 00/100 Dollars (U.S. $101,134.00) plus interest. Borrower has promised to pay this debt in regular Periodic Payments and to pay the debt in full not later than NOVEMBER 1, 2051. (F) "Property" means the property that is described below under the heading "Transfer of Rights in the FHA Michigan Mortgage - 09/15 EX 19380.20 Page 1 of 13 1
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To whom it may concern, | am writing to formally request a review and correction of my Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) status. | missed the PRE filing deadline because | received my mail after the due date. Additionally, there was an error made by the title company, Abstract Title Company, at the time of closing. The co-signer of the property, my mother-in-law, Deborah King, was incorrectly listed as both a co-owner and as my wife. The property located at 16905 Inverness St is my primary residence. | have continuously occupied this home as my principal residence. Deborah King has never lived at this property. However, due to the way the ownership was recorded, the property is being reflected as Deborah King's secondary residence, which has resulted in the removal or denial of my Principal Residence Exemption. | respectfully request that this matter be reviewed, the ownership record be corrected, and my Principal Residence Exemption be reinstated. | am happy to provide any documentation necessary to support this request. Thank you for your time and consideration. | appreciate your assistance in resolving this matter as soon as possible. Sincerely,
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ERIC R. SABREE Make checks payable to: WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER Wayne County Treasurer 400 Monroe - 5th Floor Detroit MI 48226-2942 Taxpayer Information: < 2 (313) 224-5990 PP ou pro i A oN ov [Ea Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Web:treasurer.waynecounty.com Mailing Guess, Brandon & King, Deborah Email :taxinfo@waynecounty.com Address: 16905 INVERNESS DETROIT MI 48221 Tax Statement Number: 2026 - 36015 Date: 02/17/2026 INARA SR UREA 01-08009821. 19315541 Detroit Real Property Description: Property Classification: (401) Residential Real Parcel ID: 08009821. SEV Amt: $58,400 - 2025 HSTD VAL: $33,417 Address: 16905 Inverness PRE: 100% NON HSTD VAL: $0 Detroit, MI 48221 Legal Description: W INVERNESS 223 LOG CABIN HEIGHTS SUB L31 P52 PLATS, W CR 8/171 50 X 119.02A Tax Total Amt — Year Base Tax Due Status Description 2022 $506.08 $765.45 Homestead Denial on : 11/4/2025 2023 $531.38 $724.01 Homestead Denial on : 11/4/2025 2024 $589.27 $712.20 Homestead Denial on : 11/4/2025 Total: $1,626.73 $2,201.66 If this property is available for payment, the amounts presented here are good on or before 02/28/2026. By providing these figures this office does not represent that this property can be redeemed or reclaimed. Created by:3869 Page 1 of 1
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ASSESSOR'S DATE STAMP
2368 (Rev. 07-22)
APP ROVED,
Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit
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CITY
OF DETROIT
Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893.
Read the instructions before completing the form. This form must be filed with the assessor for the city or
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township where the property is located. Do not submit this form if the property is not your principal residence
and/or any of the disqualifying factors apply as listed in MCL 211.7(cc). For information regarding the PRE,
please review the PRE Guidelines at www.michigan.gov/pre.
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PART 2: CERTIFICATION
Certification: | certify under penalty of perjury that
| own and occupy as a principal residence on the date stated in Line 11 and that | have not claimed
a substantially similar exemption/deduction/credit in property in another state, and that the information contained on this document is true and correct
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