Locally hosted series led by Justin and Joy Ford highlights the people, properties, businesses, and organizations shaping Detroit and the surrounding communities.
DETROIT, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — REAL Shows Network (RSN), the national television platform dedicated to elevating real estate and lifestyle storytelling, has added More Than Real Estate, a new locally hosted series serving Detroit, MI, to its lineup. The real estate and lifestyle TV series is hosted by local real estate leader Justin and Joy Ford and produced by RSN’s Emmy-nominated, Telly Award-winning team.
Viewers can learn more about the series and watch episodes of More Than Real Estate at realshows.tv.
The series goes beyond traditional real estate storytelling by giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, properties, businesses, and communities connected to the Fords’ work. Each episode features Justin and Joy Ford:
- Showcasing homes, properties, renovations, and transformations throughout the Detroit area
- Highlighting local businesses, organizations, and community leaders
- Sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their team and real estate business
- Spotlighting people and initiatives making a positive impact across the communities they serve
“For more than 20 years, real estate has been a huge part of our lives, but I’ve learned that what we do has never really been about houses or transactions. It’s about people, families, communities and the opportunity we have to make an impact,” said Justin Ford, cohost of More Than Real Estate. “That’s the heart behind More Than Real Estate. We want to take viewers behind the scenes of our business, our team, the transformation of homes and properties, and the communities we serve, while highlighting incredible people, businesses and organizations that are making a difference. Real estate may be what we do, but serving people and impacting communities is why we do it.”
More Than Real Estate is part of REAL Shows Network’s growing lineup of locally branded series that highlight communities across the United States.
As part of RSN’s national network of locally branded shows, More Than Real Estate gives its hosts a full 30 minutes to build a recognizable, personality-driven brand while authentically representing Detroit and the surrounding communities. The show also provides local businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community leaders a high-quality platform to share their stories through cinematic, lifestyle-driven segments.
Rooted in RSN’s mission of positive media, More Than Real Estate focuses on service, connection, transformation, and community impact. The series gives viewers a closer look at the people and stories behind the properties while celebrating the businesses, organizations, and individuals helping strengthen the communities they call home. High-resolution images and video clips from More Than Real Estate are available upon request.
REAL Shows Network (RSN) is a national TV network for top real estate professionals and influential local leaders, giving select hosts in each market the exclusive opportunity to lead a full 30-minute show that showcases their expertise, partners, and community. Created by an Emmy-nominated, Telly Award-winning production team, RSN delivers cinematic, lifestyle-driven storytelling and strategic media exposure that builds authority, deepens community connection, and elevates positive stories in each market. For more information, visit realshows.tv.
