The Pope Francis Center broke ground on a Bridge Housing Campus that will provide 40 studio apartments as temporary shelter to people for 90-120 days. During that time, the project will offer social and job-preparation services and comprehensive medical care that addresses physical, psychological and addiction needs. The project is part of a long-term plan […]
As Covid-related mortgage bailout programs expire, hundreds of thousands of homeowners may lose or sell their homes. Out of options, borrowers who lost too much income or their businesses during the pandemic could take advantage of high equity in their homes and sell. However, data shows that has not been the trend. About a third […]
Grand Rapids-based property management company Eenhoorn LLC purchased a mixed-use building with 235 market-rate apartments in downtown Grand Rapids. The $50.7 million building includes shared amenities such as a courtyard, fitness center, parking garage and retail space. Eenhoorn is working closely with the city to reserve up to 20% of the units for tenants earning […]
The old Farmer Jack Headquarters in northwest Detroit may soon be the new home of an asphalt mixing facility. The Pontiac-based company, Asphalt Specialists, is proposing the $1.5 million plant. The company currently employees more than 100 employees, including truck drivers and maintenance. The plant would add 40-50 jobs. The plant would include an office […]
Grand Rapids’ The B.O.B. and the 20 Monroe Live concert venue may soon be changing hands. Sales are pending for both nightlife hot spots. There are two separate unidentified buyers, and both deals should close early next year. The B.O.B. was listed for $15.5 million and 20 Monroe Live for $16.5 million. The B.O.B. houses […]
According to Bonnie Richter, the director of the Real Estate One Academty, real estate education needs to change to keep up with the needs of consumers. Real Estate One is pairing new agents with experience Realtors in an effort to keep more people in the field. Richter says there’s an enormous interest in real estate […]
In June, Farmington Hills Council members approved a Planned Unit Development to convert a hotel on 12 Mile Road into a senior housing complex. This week, city officials will look at the agreement that finalizes the project details. Manor Senior Living wants to convert the Radisson hotel’s rooms into 217 memory care units, 51 assisted […]
Tenants of Corktown’s Victor Attar Court apartments have had their water and heat restored over the weekend. They were previously told they would have to relocate because of health and safety concerns. The building’s owner received 22 tickets amounting to $13,142, according to the city’s Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department. The apartment residents were […]
The Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood has been prone to flooding for years. The neighborhood is bordered by Clairpointe Street, Jefferson Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, and the Detroit River. Due to climate change, rising water levels in Lake St. Clair are spilling over into the Detroit River causing residents to experience regular flooding with no permanent infrastructure fix […]
The director of Detroit Planning and Development, Antoine Bryant, thinks of Detroit as a “city of neighborhoods.” He has reached out to residents to talk about blight, flight and a lack of investment in neighborhoods that have felt left behind while Detroit’s downtown and community corridors have gained attention. Bryant has intentions to grow Detroit […]
