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Detroit’s Hudson’s Site Condos Seek Tax Break and Record Pricing

Downtown Detroit is buzzing, and not just from construction noise. As the long-awaited skyscraper rises on the old Hudson’s department store site, details are emerging about its ultra-luxury condos, and they’re turning heads across the city. With asking prices around $1,000 per square foot, a figure unprecedented in Detroit’s condo market, these homes could become the priciest ever sold in the city. For context, that price tag is more than triple the typical downtown condo rate (around $330 per square foot). In simple terms, many of the planned 96 units will likely top $1 million each, setting a new high-water mark for residential real estate in the Motor City. It’s an audacious bet by Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock development firm, and Metro Detroiters are…

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Detroit’s Dating Profile: Why Everyone’s Falling for the Motor City

If Detroit had a dating profile, it would be bold, unapologetic, and maybe just a little flirtatious.

This is a city that’s been through heartbreak, rebirth, and more reinvention than a Hollywood actor on a comeback tour, and somehow, it only gets better with time.

So let’s do something different.

Let’s let Detroit tell its own story.

Because when you hear it from the city itself, you’ll understand why so many people are falling for the Motor City, and why, once you’re here, you might never want to leave.

About Me

Hey there, I’m Detroit. Born in 1701, which technically makes me 322 years old, but trust me, I’ve still got it.

I’ve seen a lot, built a lot, lost a lot, and come roaring back stronger every single time.

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Detroit’s Ladder 4 Wine Bar Named North America’s Most Exciting Restaurant 2025

In a city long known for its comeback spirit, even the dining scene is earning national applause. The latest proof? A cozy wine bar tucked inside a 1910 Detroit firehouse has been crowned North America’s “most exciting restaurant” of 2025. Ladder 4 Wine Bar, housed in a lovingly restored former fire station on Vinewood Street, just snagged the inaugural Resy One To Watch Award from the prestigious 50 Best organization. This accolade honors “a rising star restaurant whose distinctive vision and culinary excellence have earned it recognition as a leader on the North American stage”. For Detroit’s tight-knit food community, the win is more than just a trophy, it’s a proud moment that shines a spotlight on the city’s thriving local flavor.

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Detroit Secures $19.8M Knight Foundation Grants for Arts and Tech

Detroit’s ongoing renaissance isn’t stopping at downtown. A major new infusion of funding is set to supercharge the city’s neighborhoods, public spaces and local economy. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced nearly $20 million in grants to 12 projects across the city, a multi-year investment aimed at linking communities, elevating the arts, and expanding opportunities in tech and entrepreneurship. It’s a vote of confidence in the creativity and resilience Detroiters have always shown, and it promises to transform everyday experiences from biking trails to business opportunities.

“Detroit has always been a city of resilience and reinvention,” says Knight Foundation President and CEO Maribel Pérez Wadsworth. She explains that the…

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Detroit Housing Market Sets Record with $110K Median in August

Detroit’s housing market just did something many longtime residents might find hard to believe: the city’s median home sales price hit six figures. In August, the City of Detroit’s median sales price reached a record $110,000, a nearly 16% jump from a year ago. For a city where not long ago you could buy a house for the price of a used car, this milestone is a big deal. It signals a real estate comeback in the Motor City that has folks from Corktown to East English Village talking. What does a $110K median mean for Detroiters? Let’s dive into the numbers and the local insight, from soaring prices to cooling sales, to understand what’s happening in Metro Detroit’s housing market and what it means for families, buyers, and sellers alike.

A Milestone…

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Detroit Luxury Real Estate: The 5 Priciest Neighborhoods for High-End Homes

Detroit has always had money. Old money, new money, and the kind that shows up in limestone façades, leaded-glass windows, and lawns that take an afternoon to cross. If you think you already know which neighborhood tops the list, you might be surprised. Below are Detroit’s five richest neighborhoods based on 2025 sales and today’s market reality, with real context for families and savvy locals who want the full picture.

How this list was built

This ranking reflects current 2025 sales activity and on-the-ground pricing, supported by each neighborhood’s historic cachet, lot sizes, and the kind of architectural pedigree that holds value through market cycles. It is not a census of household incomes. Think of it as a trusted snapshot of where…

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Why Michigan Is Affordable for Millennials: Prices, Rents, Programs

If you’re a millennial who feels like homeownership is a distant dream, you’re not alone. Across the U.S., younger buyers face high prices and rising interest rates that make buying a home harder than ever. But here’s a Midwest secret: Michigan is emerging as a haven of affordability for millennials looking to put down roots. In a time when many peers in coastal cities are stuck renting tiny apartments, millennials in Michigan are finding they can actually afford spacious homes and a comfortable lifestyle. The Great Lakes State offers an appealing mix of lower home prices, local support programs, and a reasonable cost of living that’s turning frustrated would-be buyers into happy homeowners. Written in the voice of a lifelong Michigander and Metro Detroit…

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Brush Park’s City Modern Development Opens: 450 New Homes and Historic Mansions Revived

Detroit, MI – In the heart of Detroit’s Brush Park, a dramatic transformation has quietly unfolded over the past decade. What was once a neighborhood of boarded-up mansions and weedy vacant lots is now City Modern, a vibrant new mixed-use community with hundreds of new homes. Locals who remember Brush Park’s hard times are astonished at the change. “A lot of drug use, abandoned houses, dilapidated homes everywhere... very few people actually lived here,” recalls Mona Ross Gardner, a lifelong Detroiter who grew up in Brush Park. Today, she looks around and sees “lots of life, lots of youth, lots of creativity” filling the streets. City Modern has arrived, and with it comes a powerful symbol of Detroit’s ongoing comeback.

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$125M Huntington Place Expansion Approved: Major Detroit Convention Center Upgrade Begins

A sweeping $125 million expansion of Detroit’s marquee convention center, Huntington Place (formerly known to longtime locals as Cobo Center), is about to get underway, and it promises to transform downtown in a big way. In the coming weeks, construction crews will break ground on a project that will connect the riverfront convention hall to a brand-new luxury hotel and finally open up pedestrian access between downtown and the Detroit RiverWalk. This long-anticipated upgrade is big news for Metro Detroiters, and it’s generating buzz about what it means for local real estate, businesses, and the city’s ability to host world-class events.

In a nutshell: Huntington Place will gain a 20,000-square-foot addition at its southwest corner plus a…

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How Safe, Affordable, and Fun Are Michigan Cities for Raising Kids in 2025?

Why are Michigan’s cities falling behind when it comes to “family-friendly” rankings? A recent national study has raised eyebrows by placing Michigan near the bottom of the pack. In WalletHub’s latest “Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family” report, Michigan ranked No. 38 out of 50 states, making it the worst in the Midwest for families. Even more startling: among 182 U.S. cities compared, Detroit came in at 181st (second from last). Only Memphis, TN scored lower, while Grand Rapids, Michigan’s other entrant landed around the middle at 100th. These findings have left many locals puzzled, especially those who’ve experienced Michigan as a great place to raise kids. In this deep dive, we’ll explore what’s behind these rankings, how they square with…

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