Notes From the Neighborhood

Wavy Siding, Big Problems: Why We Steer Clear of Asbestos Shingles

If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving through Detroit’s historic neighborhoods: from the stately streets of Boston-Edison to the cozy blocks of East English Village: you’ve seen it. It’s that distinctive, rigid, slightly "wavy" siding. Sometimes it’s a faded gray, but more often than not, i

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Vibe Check: Who’s Actually Buying Houses Right Now? (2023 Edition)

Ok... We know 2023 was forever ago, but the NAR data just dropped in 2026!  Listen, we all know the 2023 housing market felt a little bit like a game of musical chairs where the music was heavy metal and half the chairs were on fire. Between the interest rate hikes that made everyone’s eyes water an

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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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