Detroit aims to build a thousand homes by 2031
The strategy is designed to make it easier and cheaper to build on parcels that have reduced lot-size requirements as well as pre-approved home designs that will speed up the permitting process.
The strategy is designed to make it easier and cheaper to build on parcels that have reduced lot-size requirements as well as pre-approved home designs that will speed up the permitting process.
Buyers have advantage in Detroit housing market
If you're looking to sell a home in Detroit, you've got robust competition. And that's good news for home buyers. According to a report from Redfin, Detroit is a buyer's market.
If you're looking to sell a home in Detroit, you've got robust competition. And that's good news for home buyers. According to a report from Redfin, Detroit is a buyer's market.
30-year mortgage rates hit 2-year high: What homebuyers need to know
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
Detroit valedictorian living in homeless shelter gifted house by the city
LaTaeya Crowder is 14 years old and is finishing 8th grade as her school's valedictorian. She did so while living in a homeless shelter with her family. On Thursday, the city of Detroit surprised her with a new home.
LaTaeya Crowder is 14 years old and is finishing 8th grade as her school's valedictorian. She did so while living in a homeless shelter with her family. On Thursday, the city of Detroit surprised her with a new home.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
Warren officials point fingers as homeless shelter shutters operations
One person looking for assistance on Monday found the Warren homeless shelter closed, leaving her with no place to go. She's not the only one.
One person looking for assistance on Monday found the Warren homeless shelter closed, leaving her with no place to go. She's not the only one.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
Contaminated dirt in Detroit at heart of $100M lawsuit
On one side, a demolition company. On the other side, the city of Detroit. And at the heart of a $100 million lawsuit the former has filed against the latter are piles of contaminated dirt.
On one side, a demolition company. On the other side, the city of Detroit. And at the heart of a $100 million lawsuit the former has filed against the latter are piles of contaminated dirt.
Birmingham places moratorium on short-term rentals following shooting at rental property
Weeks after shots were fired at a Birmingham rental home, the city commission has paused short-term rentals in the city. The suspect is now in custody following the April 11 incident, which included gunfire in the area of Lincoln and Adams.
Weeks after shots were fired at a Birmingham rental home, the city commission has paused short-term rentals in the city. The suspect is now in custody following the April 11 incident, which included gunfire in the area of Lincoln and Adams.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
Detroit homeowner's deplorable conditions include collapsing ceiling, broken heat
The house continues to fall apart, from losing heat to a collapsing ceiling. The plumbing is breaking, and the walls are disintegrating.
The house continues to fall apart, from losing heat to a collapsing ceiling. The plumbing is breaking, and the walls are disintegrating.
Detroit mayor pushes to address unsafe apartments, multi-unit residences
The Detroit mayor is launching a new initiative to target unsafe multi-unit residential buildings and apartments.
The Detroit mayor is launching a new initiative to target unsafe multi-unit residential buildings and apartments.
Hudson's Detroit luxury condos now up for grabs with presale ongoing
The new apartments are found inside the second-tallest building in Michigan, which will also house office space, a hotel, restaurants, and plenty of other amenities.
The new apartments are found inside the second-tallest building in Michigan, which will also house office space, a hotel, restaurants, and plenty of other amenities.
New Detroit housing project to add 52 affordable units in Jefferson-Chalmers
A new affordable housing project is coming to Detroit’s historic Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The Jefferson Apartments will feature 52 units with the goal of offering affordable rent to Detroit residents with lower incomes.
A new affordable housing project is coming to Detroit’s historic Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The Jefferson Apartments will feature 52 units with the goal of offering affordable rent to Detroit residents with lower incomes.
Independent study finds Detroit Land Bank has made $2 billion value increase
In 2024, the Land Bank became the largest in the country managing over 66,000 properties.
In 2024, the Land Bank became the largest in the country managing over 66,000 properties.
Detroit Mayor Sheffield signs executive order to make affordable housing accessible
It just got easier to fund affordable housing projects in the City of Detroit. Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order with the goal of streamlining projects and making affordable housing more accessible.
It just got easier to fund affordable housing projects in the City of Detroit. Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order with the goal of streamlining projects and making affordable housing more accessible.
No charges for Detroit mother whose children died in Greektown casino parking garage
Wayne County prosecutors say they will not charge the mother in the death of her children inside the Greektown Casino Parking Garage in February 2025.
Wayne County prosecutors say they will not charge the mother in the death of her children inside the Greektown Casino Parking Garage in February 2025.
Avoiding a broken furnace and other preparations for the winter months
Avoiding a broken furnace or cracked pipes can be tricky in the winter, especially during periods of intense cold. Here are some cheap and free tips for avoiding the worst.
Avoiding a broken furnace or cracked pipes can be tricky in the winter, especially during periods of intense cold. Here are some cheap and free tips for avoiding the worst.