• The Wall That Shouldn't Have Been: Detroit's Birwood Wall and the Legacy of Redlining,Lauren Yellen

    The Wall That Shouldn't Have Been: Detroit's Birwood Wall and the Legacy of Redlining

      If you’re spent any time looking at a Detroit neighborhoods guide or driving through the Northwest side, you’ve probably noticed that our city has some of the most incredible architecture in the country. We have Tudor Revivals that look like they belong in a storybook and mid-century modern gems t

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  • Beyond the Deadbolt: The Deep-Dive Guide to Keeping Your Detroit Home Secure,Lauren Yellen

    Beyond the Deadbolt: The Deep-Dive Guide to Keeping Your Detroit Home Secure

      So, you’re moving to Detroit. Or maybe you’ve already signed the papers, closed the deal, and you’re currently staring at a stack of boxes in your new living room. Welcome to the neighborhood! Whether you’re in Bagely, East English Village, or a condo in Corktown, there is a specific kind of magic

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  • Pricing the 'Pretty House' Next to a Shell: Navigating Detroit’s Appraisal Gaps,Lauren Yellen

    Pricing the 'Pretty House' Next to a Shell: Navigating Detroit’s Appraisal Gaps

      You did it. You spent six months, a small fortune in copper piping, and more hours at the Home Depot on Eight Mile than you’d care to admit. Your Detroit house is stunning. It’s got the quartz countertops, the restored original hardwoods, and a primary suite that looks like it belongs in a magazin

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