Notes From the Neighborhood

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 Condo Trap: Why We Steer First-Time Buyers Toward Houses Instead

  Listen, I get it. You’re a first time homebuyer in Detroit, and you’re scrolling through Zillow at 11:00 PM. You see a loft in a converted 1920s factory or a sleek unit in Midtown with "exposed brick" and "industrial vibes." It looks effortless. No grass to mow, a gym in the basement, and you’re w

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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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