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.
THE INTERVIEW| Mixed Data, Low Confidence: AP Poll Shows 31% Approval on Economy
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
No heat at Detroit's Alden Towers has residents livid with plunging temps
It’s cold outside but some residents say their apartments at Alden Towers feel the same way inside - because of little or no heat.
It’s cold outside but some residents say their apartments at Alden Towers feel the same way inside - because of little or no heat.
Westland landlord had 'pattern' of sexual harassment against female tenants, feds say
William Asper requested sex in exchange for housing benefits while also exposing himself to tenants at the apartment he managed, federal prosecutors say.
William Asper requested sex in exchange for housing benefits while also exposing himself to tenants at the apartment he managed, federal prosecutors say.
Owners of The Leland agree to pay $43,000 in unpaid DTE bills
While confusion continues to cloud the future of The Leland in downtown Detroit, there is at least some reprieve for the current tenants unsure of their status at the apartment complex.
While confusion continues to cloud the future of The Leland in downtown Detroit, there is at least some reprieve for the current tenants unsure of their status at the apartment complex.
Packard Plant's $50 million restoration includes indoor skatepark, electronic music museum
No part of Detroit better showcases both the historic decline of Detroit — and its rebound — quite like the Motor City Industrial Park and former site of the Packard Plant.
No part of Detroit better showcases both the historic decline of Detroit — and its rebound — quite like the Motor City Industrial Park and former site of the Packard Plant.
Detroit apartment tenants forced to vacate units over failed payment to DTE
The owners of The Leland told tenants in a letter sent late November that it had exhausted all possible options and must now close the complex. DTE plans to shut off power to the building on Dec. 3.
The owners of The Leland told tenants in a letter sent late November that it had exhausted all possible options and must now close the complex. DTE plans to shut off power to the building on Dec. 3.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Hudson's Detroit completes office space and public plaza honoring Nick Gilbert
Hudson's Detroit is still a year away from being completed. But a major milestone was reached this week when the first office space finally opened.
Hudson's Detroit is still a year away from being completed. But a major milestone was reached this week when the first office space finally opened.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.