Notes From the Neighborhood

What Is an Affidavit of Interest in Real Estate? A Detroit Buyer's Guide

  Buying a home in Detroit can come with more than a purchase agreement and a mortgage application. During a title search, closing, seller-financed transaction, or private loan, you may encounter a document called an Affidavit of Interest in Real Estate. The name can sound serious: and it is worth t

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Klarna is Not Your Friend: The Hidden Math That’s Killing Your Credit

  Look, we get it. You’re scrolling through your favorite site, you see those gorgeous mid-century modern chairs or a fresh pair of kicks, and there it is, the "Pay in 4" button. It’s sitting there looking all innocent, promising you that for the low, low price of $25 every two weeks, those shoes ca

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The Bodega Gap: Why Detroit Needs More Neighborhood Corner Stores

  If you’ve ever lived in New York, Chicago, or even parts of Philly, you know the magic of the "corner store." In NYC, they call them bodegas. In other places, they’re delis or markets. But whatever the name, the concept is the same: a small, reliable shop just a few steps from your front door wher

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