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If you’re searching for Detroit real estate using zip codes, STOP. Read this article first. Because you’re probably not setting yourself up for success. Why? This is not a “zip code by zip code” market. It’s a block-by-block market. For out-of-state investors used to homogeneous suburban subdivisions, this concept can be incredibly frustrating. In Detroit, […]
We’ve seen underutilized mall parking lots transformed into outbuildings for restaurants, medical offices, and small retail. But what’s happening at Briarwood Mall marks a new milestone for Southeast Michigan: apartments are now rising directly out of former parking lot space. A major redevelopment project at the mall is converting roughly six acres of excess parking […]
Over the past two years, we’ve seen more and more home renovations taking place across Detroit. People are fixing up their houses, private companies are breathing new life into old buildings, and the city is actively supporting this metro-wide beautification project with additional grants and resources. If you’re a landlord who owns property here, what […]
Detroit is our home turf, so we know that what the “data” says and what the reality is on the street can sometimes be two very different things. For example, we see Zillow “estimated rents” all the time that we know for a fact are not realistic for that particular block. And we’ve been saying […]
If you read the national financial headlines right now, you’d think the entire U.S. housing market is stalling. And for the most part, you’d be right. But real estate is, and always will be, a hyper-local game. While coastal and Sunbelt investors are agonizing over compressed yields and stagnant equity, Metro Detroit is quietly operating […]
Real estate investing is all about seeing the wave before it breaks. What’s the biggest wave about to hit Metro Detroit? The Gordie Howe International Bridge. A recent tech development on the Detroit riverfront is a perfect leading indicator of what is coming. Last week, a California-backed tech startup named Birdstop Inc. announced it will […]
If you follow Detroit local news, you know that housing affordability is the hottest topic in city hall right now. On March 24, 2026, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued her third executive order. This one is entirely focused on steering more financial contributions toward affordable housing. Let’s break down exactly what this order does, how it […]
TL;DR: The 30-Second Summary A New York appellate court ruled that forcing landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers violates the 4th Amendment because it forces them to consent to government property searches. While this sets a massive legal precedent, Michigan landlords shouldn’t change their screening policies just yet. We need a local court to cite […]
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) have become increasingly common in rental housing. For landlords, this creates a balancing act. You have to follow fair housing laws, but you also have to protect your property and follow screening procedures. The challenge is simple: how do you verify an online legitimate ESA letter without crossing legal boundaries? This […]
Billionaire Dan Gilbert and Mayor Sheffield just announced a new initiative that will give 313 Detroiters $500k to split for home repairs, rent, down payments, business projects, and more. This is an awesome story, and one we can’t wait to watch as it progresses. This kind of capital injection is exactly what homeowners and renters […]