• Why Home Maintenance Matters (And How Deferred Maintenance Sneaks Up Like a Detroit Pothole),Lauren Yellen

    Why Home Maintenance Matters (And How Deferred Maintenance Sneaks Up Like a Detroit Pothole)

    Keeping up with home maintenance in Detroit and Metro Detroit isn’t just about having a house that doesn’t groan like the People Mover on a windy day. It’s about protecting your investment, your peace of mind, and your future options — whether you’re planning to sell, refinance, rent, or simply live

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  • Why We’ll Talk You Out of Buying a House — Over and Over,Lauren Yellen

    Why We’ll Talk You Out of Buying a House — Over and Over

    At Make Detroit Home, people are always surprised when we say this out loud: We will talk you out of buying a house. Again and again if we have to.   And honestly? That’s exactly the point.   Detroit isn’t a city where you buy on vibes alone. It’s a city with history, quirks, surprises, character, b

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  • Prepping Your Home: The Small Moves That Add Big Value in Detroit,Lauren Yellen

    Prepping Your Home: The Small Moves That Add Big Value in Detroit

    In Detroit, prepping your home isn’t about HGTV-level renovations or spending money you’ll never get back. It’s about strategic upgrades—the kind that make buyers feel confident, boost your home’s value, and help your house shine in a market where details really do matter.   At Make Detroit Home, we

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