JW Marriott Detroit Water Square: 25-Story Riverfront Hotel
Steel rises on Detroit's riverfront as the 25-story JW Marriott Detroit Water Square takes shape on the former Joe Louis Arena site, targeting 2027 completion.
By Marcus Cole |
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JW Marriott Detroit Water Square: First Look at New Tower
The 25-story JW Marriott Detroit Water Square rises on the former Joe Louis Arena site, set to open in 2027 with a skybridge to Huntington Place.
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground
52-unit Jefferson Avenue Apartments project launches in Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, bringing much-needed affordable housing to historic East Jefferson corridor.
By Marcus Cole |
Packard Plant Redevelopment Plans Stall in Detroit
Redevelopment plans for the historic Packard Plant site on Detroit's east side have stalled, affecting surrounding neighborhoods and future growth prospects.
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Doubles Affordable Housing Fund with Property Sales
Mayor Sheffield's executive order directs 100% of city commercial property sales proceeds to Detroit's Affordable Housing Trust Fund, potentially adding millions annually.
By Nina Vasquez |
Metro Detroit Spring Home Buying Guide 2026
What Metro Detroit homebuyers face this spring: mortgage rates stuck around 6.5-7%, cooling suburbs, and surprising Detroit neighborhoods gaining traction.
By Marcus Cole |
Auburn Hills Manufactured Home Water Bills Hit $10K Monthly
Auburn Hills manufactured home residents face $10,000 monthly shared water bills. Residents demand answers about rising costs and responsibility.
By Marcus Cole |
Why Loans Failed to Save Detroit's Housing Crisis
Nicholas Caverly's analysis reveals why loan programs and demolition couldn't solve Detroit's deeper structural housing crisis affecting neighborhoods like Brightmoor.
By Marcus Cole |
61 Affordable Apartments Coming to Detroit Neighborhoods
Governor Whitmer announces 61 new affordable apartments for two Detroit neighborhoods, backed by state funding to address the city's housing crisis.
By Marcus Cole |
Brush Park and Mexicantown Get State Funding for Mixed-Use Developments
Detroit's Brush Park and Mexicantown neighborhoods secure state funding for mixed-use projects bringing housing, commercial space, and economic growth.
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Landlords: Small Operators Dominate Rental Market
New report reveals Detroit's rental housing market is controlled by small landlords and individual investors, not institutional corporations.
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Property Portal: Buy City-Owned Land Bank Properties
Detroit launches new property portal to simplify buying city-owned and land bank parcels. Streamlined process replaces confusing paper-heavy application system.
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Same-Day Renovation Permits Streamline Housing
Detroit launches same-day renovation permits and streamlined infill housing approvals, making it easier to fix up homes and build on vacant lots.
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Land Mogul Sues Partner Over Property Control
Lawsuit between Detroit property holders over jointly held assets sparks concerns about neighborhood development as major landholders battle in court.
By Marcus Cole |
West Village Sees Surge in First-Time Homebuyers as Prices Remain Accessible
West Village is experiencing unprecedented demand from first-time homebuyers, with median home prices at $185,000 and sales to first-time buyers surging 34 perc
By Marcus Cole |
Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in Islandview with 120 Units Below Market Rate
Campau Commons, a 120-unit affordable housing development in Islandview, broke ground with rents serving residents earning under 60 percent of area median incom
By Marcus Cole |
New Construction Permits in Detroit Up 35% Year-Over-Year as Building Boom Continues
Detroit issued 847 construction permits in 2025, up 35% from 2024, marking the strongest growth since 2010 and signaling major investor confidence across neighb
By Marcus Cole |
Lafayette Park Receives Historic District Designation Protecting Mies van der Rohe Buildings
Lafayette Park earned historic district status, protecting Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's iconic modernist towers and ensuring the neighborhood's architectural lega
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Home Values Cross $100,000 Median for First Time Since Financial Crisis
Detroit's median home price reaches $102,500 in January 2026, crossing $100,000 for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, signaling genuine recovery.
By Marcus Cole |
Midtown Apartment Rents Rise 12% Year-Over-Year as Demand Outpaces Supply
Midtown apartment rents jumped 12% year-over-year as demand from students and young professionals continues outpacing new construction in Detroit's most sought-
By Marcus Cole |
Brush Park Townhome Development Sells Out Phase Three in Under 48 Hours
All 24 townhomes in Brush Park Commons Phase Three sold out in under 48 hours, marking the fastest sales pace for the project and cementing the neighborhood's s
By Marcus Cole |
Detroit Land Bank Sells 2,000th Side Lot as Neighborhood Stabilization Accelerates
The Detroit Land Bank Authority closed its 2,000th side lot sale this week, with the milestone lot in Brightmoor sold to a local owner planning to create green
By Marcus Cole |