Notes From the Neighborhood

The Pre-Approval Lowdown: Why It’s Your Golden Ticket in Detroit

  So, you’ve decided to take the plunge. You’re ready to stop scrolling through Zillow at 2:00 AM and actually start buying a house in Detroit. Maybe you’ve got your eye on a classic brick Tudor in Bagley, a sleek condo in Brush Park, or a diamond-in-the-rough fixer-upper in East English Village. Bu

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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 Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving for a Detroit Home: How Oportun Does the Heavy Lifting

  Use Lauren’s Oportun referral link Let’s be real for a second: saving money is objectively the worst. We all start the month with the best intentions. We tell ourselves we’re going to skip the extra latte, pack a lunch every day, and finally build that "Dream Home Fund" for a beautiful brick Tudor

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