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Downtown Detroit Has Glut of Condos – One Year Supply On Market

Based on an analysis by a Detroit residential broker, there is a one-year supply of condos for sale in the Downtown Detroit market. According to the broker, 4-6 months is considered a “balanced” market, so the existing one-year supply is a clear buyer’s market. It appears the rush to develop new condos in Detroit to meet rising demand happened too quickly, with a glut now on the market. There are successes, to be sure, but the pricing of some condos appears to be aggressive for the market.

Allen Park’s “The Hill” Welcomes New Aldi Store

Allen Park’s Fairlane Green Shopping Center, otherwise known as “The Hill”, is slated for an Aldi store. The exact date of the renovations or start of the project is unknown at this time. The new Aldi store will take the place of the Staples Office Supply store. In addition, Crafty Crab restaurant, Aspen Dental, and Dunkin’ will join the shopping center. Grocery is one of the more resilient retail categories.

Postponed Detroit Projects Dependent on Pandemic Effects

The pandemic brought Detroit area projects to a screeching halt. By summer, many of them had resumed. The outcome of these projects, ranging from apartment developments to a small-format Meijer, hinges on how many office workers return to Detroit, how soon sports fans will feel safe at sporting events, if restaurants and hotels will fill up again, and if Detroit-area lofts will remain as desirable as they were pre-pandemic.