• The Detroit Insurance Hustle: Home, Auto, and Everything In Between,Lauren Yellen

    The Detroit Insurance Hustle: Home, Auto, and Everything In Between

    So, you’ve decided to make the move. You’ve been scrolling through Zillow, you’ve fallen in love with a Tudor in University District or a fixer-upper in East English Village, and you’re ready to close the deal. Buying a house in Detroit is one of the most exciting things you can do, the architecture

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  • Asbestos Siding in Detroit: To Remove, or Not to Remove?,Lauren Yellen

    Asbestos Siding in Detroit: To Remove, or Not to Remove?

    Asbestos Siding in Detroit: To Remove, or Not to Remove? Hey guys! I’m Lauren Yellen, a building professional and the owner of Make Detroit Home and Make Detroit Home Properties. Before we dive into the dusty (but hopefully damp!) world of siding, I have to address the elephant in the room. You migh

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  • Make Detroit Home: The No-BS Guide to Buying in the City,Lauren Yellen

    Make Detroit Home: The No-BS Guide to Buying in the City

      There’s a massive difference between buying a house and actually making a place feel like home. If you’ve spent any time on Instagram lately, you’ve seen the "aesthetic" home. You know the one: white walls, gold hardware, open shelving, and light fixtures that look like they cost more than your ca

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