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Activists sound alarm on proposed changes to lead monitoring requirements for Detroit rentals

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

The proposal loosens requirements on lead testing in Detroit rental properties, while increasing penalties for landlords who don’t comply.

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In Islandview, older residents living in crumbling homes look for lifeboats

by Eleanore Catolico October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

eviction crisis is coming for michigan. illustration shows family using sinking house as life raft

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No clear path forward to compensate Detroit homeowners overtaxed by $600 million

by Aaron Mondry September 27, 2021September 28, 2021

eviction crisis is coming for michigan. illustration shows family using sinking house as life raft

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Notorious for exploitation, land contracts are getting a second look in Detroit

by Aaron Mondry June 15, 2021June 16, 2021

geraldine smith bey at her home in detroit.

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Storehouse of Hope wanted to create a new path for Detroit homeownership. What went wrong?

by Aaron Mondry April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

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In Detroit, single-family homes are everywhere. But are they the future?

by Aaron Mondry December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Diana Alaniz and her three children stand in front of their recently purchased house at the Newberry Homes in Detroit, through a Southwest Solutions program

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Federal funding was set to expire at these low-income Detroit homes. So the nonprofit landlord turned renters into owners.

by Aaron Mondry December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

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Looking back at Ben Carson’s impact in Detroit during his four years at HUD

by Aaron Mondry October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Revitalization in the booming Detroit neighborhood of Midtown has also fueled rising rents and displacement. Illustration of people walking and using scooters on Detroit street by Steven Shik.

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What happens when you give people cash to move to Detroit

by Anna Clark March 5, 2020September 1, 2020

Illustration of people waiting in line for housing. The Detroit Housing Commissioned opened its housing voucher waitlist for the first time in five years, but only a fraction of those in need will make it past the lottery for the limited spots.

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Detroit Housing Commission opens rent voucher waitlist for the first time in 5 years

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz February 5, 2020September 1, 2020