Notes From the Neighborhood

Vibe Check: Who’s Actually Buying Houses Right Now? (2023 Edition)

Ok... We know 2023 was forever ago, but the NAR data just dropped in 2026!  Listen, we all know the 2023 housing market felt a little bit like a game of musical chairs where the music was heavy metal and half the chairs were on fire. Between the interest rate hikes that made everyone’s eyes water an

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The Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving for a Detroit Home: How Oportun Does the Heavy Lifting

  Use Lauren’s Oportun referral link Let’s be real for a second: saving money is objectively the worst. We all start the month with the best intentions. We tell ourselves we’re going to skip the extra latte, pack a lunch every day, and finally build that "Dream Home Fund" for a beautiful brick Tudor

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Don’t Smash the Past: Why You Should Save That 1950s Bathroom

If you’ve been house hunting in the D lately, you know the vibe. You walk into a beautiful 1940s or 50s brick ranch in Northwest Detroit or a cozy bungalow in Ferndale, and there it is: the bathroom. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling tile in "Mamie Pink," "Seafoam Mint," or "Dusty Blue." For some peopl

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