Housing

Coverage of low-income and affordable housing solutions, housing developments, and resources for the unhoused.

The Fifth Royal Oak nearly full, senses uptick in Royal Oak housing market

The glass is more han half full for John Hanna. The developer behind The Fifth Royal Oak is watching his high-rise tower fill up quickly and expects it to be at full capacity within a few weeks.

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University Village developer holds public meetings on student housing project

Public meetings are on the docket for the latest student housing proposal near the University of Michigan. The developers behind the University Village loft towers plan to hold meetings on March 5 and March 6.

Affordable housing projects in downtown Ann Arbor need opinions

To house the poor, or not to house the poor? That is the question citizens of Ann Arbor will grapple with Tuesday at a public meeting about creating 100 affordable housing units in downtown.

Detroit housing sales up 4 percent

Motor City housing sales are up 4 percent from last November, continuing the city's upward trend. Experts say young urban pioneers and out-of-town investors are responsible for the upswing.

Wyandotte pushes for NEZ legislation to help housing developers

Downriver officials at the state and local level are working to close a loophole that prevents some new construction homes from taking advantage of NEZ tax breaks. The legislation has passed the state House and is awaiting consideration in the state Senate.

Ladybug Gallery flies into Southwest Detroit along with 32 units of artist housing

Southwest Housing Solutions and the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit have teamed up to develop 32 units of artist housing, a gallery and and art education facilities at the Whitdell Building in Southwest Detroit.

Southfield mortgage co. finds niche and sees growth despite tight housing market

A shake-up in the mortgage industry has created a niche for Creative Mortgage Lending. Despite a collapse in sub-prime lending across the country, the Southfield-based firm has seen substantial growth due disciplined lending guidelines.

Downtown Pontiac housing study due to be released in August

The Pontiac Downtown Development Authority expects a study on housing realities and possibilities for the downtown area to be finished in August.

Wyandotte set to vote on large tax abatement for new housing developments

On Monday, the Wyandotte City Council will decide whether to set up four Neighborhood Enterprise Zones that would cut taxes by 65 percent.

McKinley bullish on Washtenaw housing market, acquires 1,600 units

An Arbor reals estate company McKinley has bought four apartment buildings with 1,600 units in Washtenaw County in the past year and spending millions on upgrades.

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