This is how much money you need to make per hour to afford rent in Michigan
The cost of living continues to rise - this isn't new - but how much do you need to make per hour to afford a two-bedroom rental in Michigan? A lot more than minimum wage.
Detroit awarded $38M in tax credits for affordable housing units
The City of Detroit has been awarded almost $40 million in grants to help build affordable housing - a large portion of that will be used converting a high school into apartment units.
Detroit demolishing blighted homes across from Fisher Body Plant
By the end of the day Thursday, the corner block of Harper and Beaubien in Detroit will look like a completely different city.
Michigan offers $10K for downpayment for first-time homebuyers
As home prices skyrocket, Michigan is offering downpayment assistance to most first-time homebuyers. Here's how to qualify.
Wayne County ranks dead last in both health outcomes and conditions among Michigan counties, study finds
But residents need only go north on Woodward or west on I-94 to find some of the healthiest places in the state. The new rankings show the impacts of health disparities.
Royal Oak Planning Commission approves demolition of Main Art Theatre
A mixed-use development plan to build residential and commercial properties would take the place of the historic 81-year-old theatre.
Detroit's Grande Ballroom up for sale for $5 million
A $5 million price tag was stuck on the iconic Detroit venue, which hosted every artist from Iggy Pop and Ted Nugent to Led Zeppelin.
Blighted United Artists Building in Detroit slated for $75 million housing project
Opening in late 2023, the building will be renamed the Residences @ 150 Bagley, and come with 148 new apartments.
Wayne County judge halts foreclosures for certain owner-occupied homes
Anyone with back taxes on their property later than 2016 will have their potential foreclosure halted until March of 2023.
Wayne County property tax foreclosure deadline nearing: What to know for those behind on payments
On March 31, all homes in Wayne County with back taxes will be foreclosed and the title transferred to the treasurer's office. Several options are available to those struggling to make payments.
Michigan homeowners can get help with mortgage payments
Michigan residents who are behind on monthly bills including mortgage and utilities can get grants from the state of Michigan's Homeowner Assistance Fund.
Airbnb hosts in rural Michigan counties earned $55 million in 2021, data shows
Despite Southeast Michigan having the vast majority of the state's population, no counties in the region came close to earning the most from Airbnb rentals.
Former Detroit Catholic school being converted to affordable housing
It will feature 19 units with no residents paying more than 30% of their income on rent.
Detroit woman who heated home with stove and burners surprised with new appliances
Herrietta O'Neil was using her stove to warm her home when her story first aired. At least one person listening had just the idea to remedy the situation.
Ferndale named in top-10 best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2022
First-time homebuyers in their 20s and 30s could do a lot worse than making their first purchase in the Oakland County-based city.
"Shorts or boxers?": Riding with Motor City Mitten Mission
For the last two months, FOX 2 joined Motor City Mitten Mission - a homeless services group - on several outreach sessions around Detroit, documenting the delivery of food and clothes while the group connected clients with housing services and treatment.
Detroit finishes $20M upgrades to Parkview Place apartments for seniors
Seniors in one Detroit facility are getting a host of new features for their apartments as the city and developers strike a deal to keep them in their affordable rentals for decades to come.
Southfield begins demolition of Northland Center
Housing units will take the space of the historic Northland Mall in Southfield next year, with construction expected to break ground Oct. 7.
Metro Detroit communities receive thousands in grants for water infrastructure
Cities in Metro Detroit have the opportunity to improve resident's quality of water, and infrastructure due to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new grant awards.
Rocket Mortgage launches Detroit Home Loan+, offering home buyers $2,500 in closing cost credit
Closing costs can amount to thousands of dollars and aren't part of the interest rate on a mortgage. Things like loan origination, third-party fees, title work, appraisals, can add up to a $5,000 cost after a mortgage is finished.