Michigan renters' rights could see drastic changes with new legislation
New legislation in Lansing puts more power in renters’ hands, giving them the right to withhold rent or make their own repairs if landlords fail to fix serious problems.
New legislation in Lansing puts more power in renters’ hands, giving them the right to withhold rent or make their own repairs if landlords fail to fix serious problems.
Detroit senior dealing with black mold, flood damage, exposed walls in rental unit
Black mold, flood damage, and exposed walls from incomplete fixes are just some of the problems that Linda Payne deals with every day.
Black mold, flood damage, and exposed walls from incomplete fixes are just some of the problems that Linda Payne deals with every day.
Detroit's St. Matthews School revitalized into apartments
The St. Matthews School on Detroit's east side has been stunningly repurposed into 46 units of affordable housing.
The St. Matthews School on Detroit's east side has been stunningly repurposed into 46 units of affordable housing.
Why is Detroit sinking? New study measures subsidence in Southeast Michigan
Detroit residents wouldn't have noticed the sinking, but according to new research of America's largest urban centers, it's falling faster than other areas.
Detroit residents wouldn't have noticed the sinking, but according to new research of America's largest urban centers, it's falling faster than other areas.
Detroit water department repairs century-old pipes after massive leak on city's west side
The age of the pipes is over a hundred years old, well beyond the lifetime they were supposed to run.
The age of the pipes is over a hundred years old, well beyond the lifetime they were supposed to run.
Wayne County Housing Commission returns after decades of inactivity
After 30 years, Wayne County is reactivating its housing commission. Here are the commissioners that will oversee the group.
After 30 years, Wayne County is reactivating its housing commission. Here are the commissioners that will oversee the group.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
Romeo school board has plans to sell vacant land - with potential for housing or green space
The school that was once built on the land was named after the second cousin of Emily Dickinson.
The school that was once built on the land was named after the second cousin of Emily Dickinson.
Families displaced after fire tears through Detroit apartment
A fire ripped through a Detroit apartment Monday morning, sending families into the streets to escape the blaze.
A fire ripped through a Detroit apartment Monday morning, sending families into the streets to escape the blaze.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Detroit will add beds, funding, and bolster outreach strategy to reach homeless families, mayor says
The Detroit mayor said the current system was not enough to help families experiencing homelessness and "all of us feel like we share that responsibility."
The Detroit mayor said the current system was not enough to help families experiencing homelessness and "all of us feel like we share that responsibility."
New affordable housing units open in Brush Park, Midtown in Detroit
All 86 units between the two complexes will be affordable housing.
All 86 units between the two complexes will be affordable housing.
Detroit officials make slow progress after flooding, sticking with six-week timetable to complete repairs
Piles of water-damaged appliances, trashed beds, soaked clothes, and more line the streets of Southwest Detroit after a neighborhood with hundreds of homes was flooded last week.
Piles of water-damaged appliances, trashed beds, soaked clothes, and more line the streets of Southwest Detroit after a neighborhood with hundreds of homes was flooded last week.
Motor City Contractor Fund connecting Detroit-based builders to capital for projects
There is nearly $5 billion in commercial building contracts around Detroit, a sign of a growing industry in the city.
There is nearly $5 billion in commercial building contracts around Detroit, a sign of a growing industry in the city.
Detroit water main break: Water authorities will split cost to repair homes, replace appliances
Everything to know about the massive water main break that flooded a Detroit neighborhood and froze families in their homes Monday morning.
Everything to know about the massive water main break that flooded a Detroit neighborhood and froze families in their homes Monday morning.
Homelessness can have lasting impacts on kids, study shows
With homelessness in the public eye in Detroit, there is more focus on the effects it has on kids. One study shows just how far the impacts are felt
With homelessness in the public eye in Detroit, there is more focus on the effects it has on kids. One study shows just how far the impacts are felt
Southwest Detroit welcomes new affordable housing complex "La Joya Gardens"
Located at 4000 W. Vernor Highway, the mixed-income development cost $25 million to build and includes 42 apartment units available as affordable housing. Another 11 units will be rented at market rate.
Located at 4000 W. Vernor Highway, the mixed-income development cost $25 million to build and includes 42 apartment units available as affordable housing. Another 11 units will be rented at market rate.
Renaissance Center Future: GM and Bedrock want to turn site into 'truly public infrastructure'
The future that Bedrock and GM envisions for the iconic Renaissance Center also includes a park modeled off of Chicago's Millennium Park and the removal of the "Berlin Wall-like" structure that cuts off downtown from the riverwalk.
The future that Bedrock and GM envisions for the iconic Renaissance Center also includes a park modeled off of Chicago's Millennium Park and the removal of the "Berlin Wall-like" structure that cuts off downtown from the riverwalk.
Detroit mortgage rates are climbing, a sign of an improving housing market, nonprofit says
The number of mortgages approved in Detroit in 2012 was around 200. In 2023, the number climbed to 3,600.
The number of mortgages approved in Detroit in 2012 was around 200. In 2023, the number climbed to 3,600.