• The Truth About Buying in Detroit: What You Actually Deserve to Know,Lauren Yellen

    The Truth About Buying in Detroit: What You Actually Deserve to Know

    Look, we’ve all seen the clickbait headlines. "Buy a House in Detroit for the Price of a Used Honda!" or "The Most Affordable City in America!" While Detroit is definitely more affordable than, say, Austin or Brooklyn, there is a massive difference between "cheap" and "accessible." As a buyer, you d

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  • Detroit Property Taxes 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the HOPE Program and the 2.7% Cap,Lauren Yellen

    Detroit Property Taxes 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the HOPE Program and the 2.7% Cap

    So, you’re thinking about making Detroit home? High five! You’re joining a city with more soul, better pizza (fight me, New York), and a sense of community you just can’t find anywhere else. But as you’re scrolling through Zillow and dreaming of crown molding and brick fireplaces, a tiny, annoying v

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  • How to Get $25k in Down Payment Assistance: A First Time Homebuyer Detroit Guide,Lauren Yellen

    How to Get $25k in Down Payment Assistance: A First Time Homebuyer Detroit Guide

      So, you’ve seen the headlines. "$25,000 for Detroit Homebuyers!" It sounds like the kind of clickbait that usually leads to a virus or a very persistent extended warranty salesperson. But in the world of Detroit real estate, it’s actually real. Mostly. Sort of. If you’re a first time homebuyer in

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