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Houses Selling Like Hotcakes Here And There
In some metropolitan areas, ‘For Sale’ signs blooming on front lawns this April were pulled up more quickly than unsightly weeds. In faster-moving markets, homes are changing their status this spring...
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5 Home Repairs Everyone Should Be Able To Do
Unless you have a live-in contractor, every homeowner needs to be able to do a few home repairs on their own. You don’t have to be a DIY whiz, you simply need some good old fashioned know-how and these...
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Election Results: Library Millage Nixed, Public Transit Tax Gets Thumbs Up
DETROIT (WWJ) – Public transit, street taxes and a library funding measure among the issues decided by voters in Metro Detroit. Tuesday was an election day for several communities in the state and in...
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Room To Grow: Tips For Creating Great Kids’ Rooms
As kids grow, their tastes change, and often, a revamp of their room is required. Reinventing the nursery into a big kid’s and then a teenager’s room does not necessarily require a complete overhaul or...
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From Home To Car: The Ultimate Guide To Planning Your Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is almost upon us. The holiday marks the beginning of the summer season, and as such, it’s also the beginning of summer vacation for many. Paired with the multitudes of travelers looking...
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Report: Detroit Spent Big Money To Renovate Homes Sold At Fraction Of Price
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit spent as much as $537,000 per home renovating 30 houses starting in 2011 under a federal program to fight blight before selling most for less than $100,000 each, according to a...
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Detroit Home Sells for Over $100K In City’s Fight Against Blight
Detroit (CBS Detroit) — For the first time, a home has sold for over $100,000 at auction in what was a milestone for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and his citywide fight against blight. Duggan said the...
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2014 Home Buying Patterns Defined by Generation
Who’s shopping? The National Association of Realtors recently released its second annual “Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends” study, providing insights into generational differences in behavior....
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What To Consider When Installing A Garage Door
As your house ages, so does your garage. If your garage door is approaching 20 years old, it may be time for a replacement. Even if your garage door is only a few years old, if it is not functioning...
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Nearly Half Of Detroit Water Customers Can’t Pay Their Bill
DETROIT (WWJ) – It’s a basic human right: water. But could the United Nations soon help the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department provide the service to struggling customers? Water department...
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Majority Of Delinquent Detroit Water Customers In Culture Of: ‘You’re Not...
DETROIT (WWJ) – Several people protested outside the Detroit Water And Sewerage Department building Thursday, saying customers are having service cut off at an alarming rate and the practice is...
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Is Cohousing Right For Your Family?
The concept of cohousing invariably conjures up images of hippie communes from a bygone era. While some of the core values between the two have some similarities, today’s cohousing environments are...
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Mixed Results: U.S. Housing Market Resembled the 2014 World Cup in June
Mixed messages from housing data released in June require a closer look, much like World Cup soccer results from Brazil. From a rain-soaked soccer field in Recife, an American spectator offered this...
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Tips For Keeping The House Cool
You may not be able to control the weather, but you can moderate its impact upon your home. Summer’s frying, vice-like heat can envelope a building’s exterior, raising the interior temperature to...
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Adding Sprinkler Systems: What You Need To Know
Installing the right sprinkler system can save time and money, as well as conserve energy and water output. It can also increase the rich lushness and robust health of your lawn. Ready to get started?...
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Pros And Cons Of Countertop Options
The look of your kitchen depends in large part upon the type of countertop you install. Aesthetics should not be your only consideration, however. Here’s the low down on some of today’s most popular...
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How To DIY Safely
From simple home repairs to high-scale improvements, DIY projects can provide an enjoyable experience and rewarding results. Not all do-it-yourself adventures end well, however. When considering a...
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How To Maintain A Gas Grill
If you’ve invested in a gas grill, you’re probably looking forward to a few summers of succulent barbecues. If you want to prolong the life of your grill, and investment, the proper care is...
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Man Dies After Crashing Into Bee-Infested Home
ST. CHARLES, Mich. (WWJ/AP) - A Saginaw-area man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a bee-infested home. Authorities say the incident happened Wednesday afternoon when the 54-year-old man...
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Wayne State University Buys Detroit Mansion For $2.3 Million
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - Wayne State University has bought the Hecker-Smiley Mansion in Detroit for $2.3 million after it was on the market for seven years. Principal Associates real estate broker Levi Smith...
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Detroit Homeowner Offers To Swap East Side ‘Investor Special’ For New iPhone 6
DETROIT (CBS Detroit) – Some people are willing to give up just about anything to get their hands on a new iPhone 6 — including their home. A real estate listing says a homeowner is offering to swap a...
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80,000 Wayne County Property Owners Subject To Foreclosure, About 70,000 In...
DETROIT (WWJ) – A record number of properties are being foreclosed on by the Wayne County treasurer’s office this year. The county is in the process of sending roughly 80,000 property owners notice...
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Bodies Of 2 Children Found In Apartment Freezer, Mother Arrested
DETROIT (WWJ) – Detroit police are investigating after the bodies of two children were found inside a freezer in a low-income apartment building on the city’s east side. The horrifying discovery was...
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Warren To Ticket Residents Over Mosquitoes, Standing Water Ahead Of Yellow...
WARREN (WWJ) – West Nile is dangerous but one local mayor says Yellow Fever is worse, and he’s getting ready for a possible outbreak. Warren Mayor Jim Fouts isn’t taking any chances. He’s cautioning...
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What To Do If You Think Your House Has Been Broken Into
By Lori Melton Coming home to find your house has been broken into is a frightening experience. Most likely you’ll run through a range of emotions including fear, anger and shock before you begin to...
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Thousands Without Power Following Gusty Overnight Storms
DETROIT (WWJ) – Thousands of people across metro Detroit woke up Tuesday morning without power, thanks to an overnight storm that downed tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds and heavy rains left as...
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NBA’s Randolph Arrested On Pot Charge At LA Housing Project
CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran NBA star forward Zach Randolph was arrested on a marijuana charge after several police cars were vandalized when a large gathering became...
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Choosing The Right Countertop For Any Home Improvement Project
Do you have a kitchen in desperate need of an upgrade? A rec space you’d love to be able to entertain in? A reception area that could be more inviting? A natural stone surface might just be what will...
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Oakland County Couple Terrorized, Robbed During Home Invasion
OAKLAND COUNTY (WWJ) — The search continues for four suspects who terrorized an Oakland County couple and then robbed them. Officials say a 63-year-old man and his 64-year-old girlfriend were watching...
View ArticleAustin Based Startup Has a Solution to Detroit’s Housing Crisis
AUSTIN, Texas (PRNewswire/AP) – Kasita manufactured homes and communities are known for high-design and high-quality while occupying small financial and geographic footprints. The Austin-based...
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Detroit’s Most Deluxe Real Estate Rentals Revealed
Story Hoodline — Whether you’re looking for a new apartment or not, it can occasionally be fun to gape at a deluxe listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does...
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The Cheapest Apartment Rentals In Detroit Right Now
Story Hoodline — According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Detroit are hovering around $825. But how does the low-end pricing on a Detroit rental look these days—and what might...
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What Will $600 Rent You In Detroit, Right Now?
Story Hoodline — Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit? We’ve rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring a rental...
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10 Tips For Growing Great Houseplants
Master Gardener Jon VanZile’s articles on gardening have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications, the Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale), Orlando Sentinel,...
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Apartments for Rent in Detroit: What Will $800 Get You?
Photo: Zumper January 28, 2020 Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit? We’ve rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to...
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Apartments in Detroit: What $2,100 in Rent Gets You
1544-1566 E. Lafayette St. | Credit: Apartment Guide February 5, 2020 Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit? Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and...
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Apartments For Rent In Detroit: What Will $800 Get You?
7800 E. Jefferson Ave. | Photo: Zumper March 17, 2020 Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit? We’ve rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a...
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Detroit Apartments Fit For The Rich And Famous
Photo: Zumper March 19, 2020 Every now and then it can be fun to gape at your area’s luxury listings to see what kind of houses folks with some money can afford. What exactly does the top-end of...
View ArticleThe Five Tools No Home Should Be Without
Even if changing a lightbulb is your idea of a challenging DIY project, there are certain tools your home should never be without. High-quality tools are a well-stocked home’s most important accessory....
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How To Create An Educational Playspace
Finding the balance between letting kids just be kids and making sure they are learning everything they need to is a never-ending quest for most parents. It is possible, however, to design a playspace...
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