We got you, homie! 

At Make Detroit Home, real estate has never been the real product.
 
People are.
 
Homes. Families. Fresh starts. Hard conversations. Unexpected problems.
 
Big dreams that need a steady hand and a real plan.
 
We built Make Detroit Home because too many people in Detroit have been treated like transactions instead of neighbors.
 
Too many buyers have been left confused.
 
Too many sellers have been given shortcuts instead of solutions.
 
Too many families have felt like owning a home in this city was harder than it needed to be.
 
We’re here to change that.
Detroit is one of the most resilient cities in America.
 
It is filled with beautiful homes, strong blocks, proud families, and opportunities hiding in plain sight.
 
But Detroit real estate can come with real complexity: taxes, title issues, old plumbing, inspections, city requirements, inherited properties, financing hurdles, vacant homes, repairs that snowball, and questions nobody seems willing to answer.
 
That is where we come in.
We are problem-solvers first. We help people untangle complicated situations, understand their options, and move forward with confidence.
 
Sometimes that means helping a first-time buyer win the right house.
 
Sometimes it means helping a family sell a longtime home with dignity. 
 
Sometimes it means helping someone figure out where to even begin.
No pressure. 
 
No inflated promises.
 
No disappearing after the contract is signed.
 
Just honest guidance, hard work, local knowledge, and a real commitment to doing right by people.
We believe homeownership can stabilize families, strengthen neighborhoods, and create long-term wealth.
 
We believe good information should be accessible.
 
We believe Detroit deserves professionals who care deeply about the people who live here.
 
Most of all, we believe being in this business means being useful.
 
So whether you’re buying, selling, stuck, overwhelmed, curious, or simply trying to make your next move make sense, we’re here to help.
 
Not for a moment.
Not for a commission.
For good.

Head Homie

Lauren Yellen

Hi, I’m Lauren — the heart behind Make Detroit Home.
I help people plant roots, find their dream spaces, and fall in love with Detroit along the way. With a background in art and design, I see homes a little differently—and I use that creative lens to guide buyers, style listings, and make the process feel way less overwhelming. I’m all about quality over quantity—whether you're buying or selling, I believe great homes (and great people) deserve real care. Whether you’re just starting out or starting over, I’m here to help you Make Detroit Home.

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Lauren Yellen

+1(248) 345-8277

lauren@makedetroithome.com

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