housing market

Today, we talk with reporters about Detroit buildings that look abandoned, but have owners — and why that's the case. Then, we listen to some of last night's Issues and Ale from Kalamazoo. Later, we discuss how one Michigan diner is bringing people together by talking politics.

Economist Betsy Stevenson discusses the effectiveness of short-term rental bans, like those targeting Airbnb, in addressing Michigan's housing affordability crisis. She offers insights into alternative policy approaches that could better balance the needs of residents and the realities of the housing market.

Today, a preview of President Biden’s visit to Detroit this evening, and what it means for his campaign.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Michigan attorney general's office are warning of a scam targeting people looking for Housing Choice Vouchers.

What Michigan farmers are up against in the changing climate and growing seasons. Also today, what’s wrong with Michigan’s housing stock. A discussion on a new study of statewide housing needs. Growing interest in native plants. Then, a short history of Gerrymandering in the United States and Michigan lessons about reclaiming representation.

Challenges in finding long-term housing for refugees, a visit to a chocolate shop in Kalamazoo that's focused on more than chocolate, a history of police surveillance of activists in Detroit, and an artist who dove into painting and embroidering after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Foreclosures nationally were up 10% in 2023, according to a report from real estate date firm Attom. Michigan was 13th in foreclosure rate.

Turning barely used office space into desperately needed urban housing seems like a win-win in the work-from-home era. But even in cities eager to do this, plenty of obstacles remain.

Two economists helped break down some of the issues with today's economy— and some bright spots, too.

A group of renters in Detroit has been exploring the possibility of expanding their tenants' association to a citywide coalition.