"Best decision I ever made. There’s no other real estate agency in this region that was able to tend to my every need." - Anna G.

Don Calcaterra Jr

President of First Equity Realty Corporation

Prior to becoming President of First Equity Realty Corporation, Don, Jr. was president of its residential lending subsidiary, Towne Mortgage Company, which was sold in 2014. Don started his career as a CPA at Coopers & Lybrand where he supervised audits of mortgage lenders, community banks and real estate development companies.

Don received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Villanova University, completed the National Association of Realtors’ Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) coursework and is a graduate of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) School of Mortgage Banking. He holds the MBA Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) and Master Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designations. He is also a real estate broker in the State of Michigan.


Former chairman of the State of Michigan Mortgage Industry Advisory Board, President/Director of Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA), member of the Mortgage Association of America’s Residential Board of Governors, Freddie Mac Independent Mortgage Banker Advisory Board and MBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Founding member of America’s Mortgage Cooperative (AMC), the Community Mortgage Banking Project (CMBP), and the Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA), organizations committed to advancing issues for local and regional mortgage bankers. Member of the legal committee of the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.

Krystal Salloum

Realtor and Real Estate Executive Assistant at First Equity Realty Corporation

Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Krystal has spent the last several years building an impressive portfolio of turnkey rental properties alongside her husband—one carefully chosen investment at a time. Her passion for real estate quickly became undeniable, inspiring her to earn her real estate license and turn that passion into a full-time career.

Krystal is known for her attentive listening, her ability to truly understand what her clients want, and her talent for connecting them with the right opportunities. She maintains a virtual open-door policy, responding promptly to calls and emails so every client feels supported, heard, and valued from start to finish.

Built on communication, dedication, and transparency, Krystal’s business reflects her genuine love for helping people find a place they’re excited to call home. Whether she’s guiding someone through buying or selling a home—or helping clients locate the perfect rental property—she believes everyone deserves to love where they live so they can focus on living fully.

Krystal brings extensive experience working with buyers, sellers, first-time homebuyers, investment properties, cash buyers, and FHA, VA, and Conventional financing. Her goal is simple: to make every transaction smooth, successful, and stress-free.

Ready to make your next move? Contact Krystal today and let her put her passion, expertise, and dedication to work for you.

Jordan Shoti

Documents & Compliance Specialist at First Equity Realty Corporation

Jordan is a Michigan native with 10 years of experience in the real estate industry. Passionate about helping clients make the right decision, he brings a well-rounded background that includes experience as a licensed home inspector, Mortgage Loan Originator, and Realtor. His diverse expertise allows him to guide clients through the home-buying process with confidence, transparency, and integrity. He is confident in his ability to help clients make fully-informed decisions and eliminate surprises after the fact.

In addition to traditional real estate, Jordan has experience investing in tax foreclosures with a focus on vacant land, giving him the ability to help others weigh investments and avoid mistakes when purchasing.

With an attention to detail, Jordan earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing his Juris Doctorate. His previous experience with probate has inspired him to pursue his law degree to help others to avoid the pitfalls of the legal realm.  He aims to assist others in the complex real estate and estate industry and ensure client satisfaction and happiness.

Renee Hernandez

Real Estate Professional at First Equity Realty Corporation

Renee Hernandez is a dedicated real estate professional known for her integrity, market knowledge, and client-first approach. Serving buyers and sellers throughout Southeast Michigan, Renee brings a well-rounded background that includes hands-on experience in Property Management, giving her clients a valuable edge in both residential sales and investment-focused transactions.

Through her work in Property Management, Renee has developed a strong understanding of leasing, tenant relations, property maintenance, budgeting, and long-term asset value. This experience allows her to help sellers position their homes strategically, assist buyers in identifying potential issues or opportunities, and guide investors with a practical, numbers-driven mindset.

With a deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, pricing strategy, and market trends, Renee is committed to helping her clients make confident, informed decisions—whether they are purchasing their first home, upgrading for their next chapter, or selling a property they’ve owned for years. She is known for clear communication, strong negotiation skills, and a calm, solution-oriented approach, even in competitive or complex transactions.

What truly sets Renee apart is her genuine commitment to people. She believes real estate is not just about homes, but about relationships, trust, and understanding each client’s unique goals. Her clients value her honesty, responsiveness, and ability to guide them through the process with clarity and care.

When working with Renee, you can expect professionalism, transparency, and an advocate who treats your goals as her own.

Jared Lang

Bookkeeper at First Equity Realty Corporation

With a strong foundation in financial accuracy and business operations, Jared helps organizations maintain clean, reliable books so they can focus on growth. His goal is to provide clear financial visibility, dependable recordkeeping, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing the numbers are in order.

Jared brings a uniquely diverse professional background to his bookkeeping practice. His experience in fiber optic sales sharpened his understanding of business development, client relationships, and industry-specific financial cycles. While his work in payroll gave him a deep fluency in compliance, employee compensation structures, and the precision required when every figure matters. Together, these backgrounds allow him to approach bookkeeping not just as data entry, but as a strategic support function for First Equity Realty Corporation. He thrives in bringing order to complex financial records and building systems that keep everything running smoothly.

Elizabeth Calcaterra

Marketing Business Development Consultant at First Equity Realty Corporation

Address

First Equity Realty Corporation 27560 Groesbeck Hwy #2 Roseville, MI 48066

Contact

(313) 886-9400

After hours: 313-497-3312

solutions@fercmi.com

Hours

Office Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

After hours: By appointment

Weekends: By appointment