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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 […]
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 […]
Remember those headlines from early February 2026? Everyone was cheering because mortgage rates dipped into the 5s. Well, that was short-lived. Let’s face it–there’s a lot going on in the world right now. From the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to the developing war in the Middle East pushing up fuel prices, many external […]
For decades, the golden rule of investing in Metro Detroit real estate was simple: “Buy and Hold.” You buy a solid property in a good Ring City, place a qualified tenant, and let the rental income roll in while the asset appreciates. But Washington is trying to flip that script. The Senate’s proposed 21st Century […]
The Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 89 to 10. This sweeping legislation aims to tackle housing affordability, and it takes direct aim at large institutional investors. Let’s break down exactly what this bill entails, look at the data from recent reports by NPR, Brookings, Mayer Brown, […]
For a brief moment, mortgage rates nationally dipped below 6%. Buyers celebrated, and some investors wondered if the rental market was about to cool down. Then, the market shifted again. Rates quickly bounced back up to 6.14%. Economic uncertainty and global events have reintroduced a heavy dose of volatility into the housing market. Experts now […]
The latest headlines about Detroit’s rental market have got investors spooked. You might have seen reports about a “looming rental market meltdown” or rising foreclosure rates among Detroit landlords. And yeah, it’s happening. Foreclosures are ticking up. But here’s the thing no one tells you: It’s not happening to everyone. We’ve been managing properties in […]
Asymmetric information is when one party in a deal knows a lot more than the other. And that knowledge gap can be a huge factor in the Metro Detroit real estate market. Imagine you’re an out-of-state investor buying from a local homeowner. The owner knows every little issue that snuck by your inspector, and exactly […]
Detroit is building again. And this time, it’s happening in a neighborhood that frankly hasn’t seen a lot of love in recent years. Nortown is getting a $16 million development project aimed at providing affordable housing for disabled veterans and people with disabilities. This is amazing news for the people who’ve waited a long time […]