• Beyond the Deadbolt: The Deep-Dive Guide to Keeping Your Detroit Home Secure,Lauren Yellen

    Beyond the Deadbolt: The Deep-Dive Guide to Keeping Your Detroit Home Secure

      So, you’re moving to Detroit. Or maybe you’ve already signed the papers, closed the deal, and you’re currently staring at a stack of boxes in your new living room. Welcome to the neighborhood! Whether you’re in Bagely, East English Village, or a condo in Corktown, there is a specific kind of magic

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  • Pricing the 'Pretty House' Next to a Shell: Navigating Detroit’s Appraisal Gaps,Lauren Yellen

    Pricing the 'Pretty House' Next to a Shell: Navigating Detroit’s Appraisal Gaps

      You did it. You spent six months, a small fortune in copper piping, and more hours at the Home Depot on Eight Mile than you’d care to admit. Your Detroit house is stunning. It’s got the quartz countertops, the restored original hardwoods, and a primary suite that looks like it belongs in a magazin

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  • Raising the Roof: Why Organic Shingles Are the Ultimate Detroit No-Go,Lauren Yellen

    Raising the Roof: Why Organic Shingles Are the Ultimate Detroit No-Go

      If you’ve lived in Detroit for more than five minutes, you know our weather has a bit of a personality disorder. We can go from a humid 90-degree afternoon to a freezing rainstorm that turns the Lodge into an ice rink by midnight. While we’re tough enough to handle it, your house might not be: esp

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