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As thousands of Detroiters consider their first big step onto the property ladder, a new crop of off-the-plan developments presents fresh choices—and risks—against the city’s long-standing inventory.
Property4 July 20263 min read
First-time buyers chasing their dollar further from downtown are finding wildly different homes depending on which ZIP code they pick — here's the breakdown.
Property4 July 20263 min read
With median home prices climbing past $210,000 in key Detroit neighborhoods, first-time buyers need a smarter playbook — and the city has several programs most people never tap.
Property4 July 20263 min read
A practical walkthrough for first-time buyers using Detroit’s shared equity program, including how it works and what to expect on your side of town.
Property4 July 20263 min read
With entry-level homes in some city neighbourhoods now clearing $180,000, first-time buyers need a smarter savings strategy — and the grants to back it up.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Detroit's surging home prices mean some first-time buyers are better off paying LMI now than waiting years to scrape together a 20% down payment.
Property4 July 20263 min read
A rare confluence of rising equities, a gold spike and falling crude is sending a complex message to anyone with a 401(k) or brokerage account this Fourth of July.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
Markets delivered a July Fourth gift to 401(k) holders, but gold's record run and cratering oil prices tell a more complicated story for Michigan wallets.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
Markets are flashing mixed signals on this Fourth of July — equities are up sharply, crude is sliding, and gold just posted its biggest single-day gain in months, all of which has real consequences for Detroit-area retirement accounts and household budgets.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
New EPA guidelines on extreme weather spending force city to rethink Fourth of July traditions and strain recreation department coffers.
Federal4 July 20263 min read
The sprawling reductions in federal discretionary spending expected to ripple through fiscal 2027 will force painful choices at DDOT and the Detroit Housing Commission.
Federal4 July 20263 min read
The Office of Management and Budget's latest announcement on government staffing will reshape operations at Detroit's federal agencies, affecting thousands of workers and the services they provide.
Federal4 July 20263 min read
A broad equity rally carried the S&P 500 above 7,483 on Friday, but the real fireworks came from gold and crypto as investors sought both safety and speculation in the same session.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
With equities rallying and crude sliding, gold's 4.1% surge on Independence Day signals something deeper than a flight from risk — and Detroit's 401(k) holders are paying attention.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
The technology trade is alive and driving gains across every major index, but gold's sharp move tells a more complicated story about what investors actually believe.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
The S&P 500 hit 7,483 on Independence Day, but gold's spike to $4,187 an ounce and a sharp crude selloff tell a more complicated story for Motor City households and pension accounts.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
Markets delivered an Independence Day gift to Detroit's 401(k) holders, but the divergence between rising gold and falling crude tells a more complicated story about where the economy is heading.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
The S&P 500 hit 7,483 and gold topped $4,100 an ounce on Friday, a combination that tells two separate stories about where this market is actually headed.
Finance4 July 20264 min read