The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department temporarily evacuated its offices due to structural problems in the historic Water Board Building, designed by Louis Kamper.

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department temporarily evacuated its offices due to structural problems in the historic Water Board Building, designed by Louis Kamper.

The Detroit Tenants Union is suing to change how evictions are handled in court and force landlords to address unsafe housing.

Want to know more about a landlord before you sign a lease? Here’s how Detroit renters can research eviction history, blight tickets and more.

The Detroit Tenants Union is suing to change how evictions are handled in court and force landlords to address unsafe housing.

Want to know more about a landlord before you sign a lease? Here’s how Detroit renters can research eviction history, blight tickets and more.

The Detroit Tenants Union is suing to change how evictions are handled in court and force landlords to address unsafe housing.

Detroit’s goal is to help 350 households with critical home repairs this year. Nearly 9,700 households applied for the latest round of assistance.

Prominent Republicans and others have falsely claimed this week that the shots are linked, despite years of data showing they are safe.

Crypto real estate company RealT is planning to sell its entire Detroit portfolio amid financial strains and legal threats.

Detroit Councilmember Scott Benson’s proposed data center sidelined critical voices, environmental advocates say.

Detroit Councilmember Scott Benson’s proposed data center sidelined critical voices, environmental advocates say.

Detroit's rental law has promised safe, inspected homes for 40 years — but only about 1 in 7 comply, leaving tenants in unsafe conditions.

When two AIs argue against each other, the legal system loses.

Detroit’s right to counsel program will soon run out of money, despite saving the city millions of dollars.

Detroit’s right to counsel program will soon run out of money, despite saving the city millions of dollars.

Johnson Rec Center8550 Chippewa AveDetroit, MI 48221 Explore Detroit’s budget through an interactive gallery walk hosted by Outlier Media, BridgeDetroit

In 2025, district officials said they would preserve a portion of the Cooley High School building, but the high cost means the building will be demolished.

Explore and inspect Detroit's base units: addresses, parcels, buildings, and streets.

In 2024, the city updated its rental inspection rules to encourage more landlords to participate. It’s barely made a difference.

In 2024, the city updated its rental inspection rules to encourage more landlords to participate. It’s barely made a difference.

Wayne County owes some Detroiters money for their foreclosure claims, but won’t tell them how much.

As Detroit’s home values increase, high property tax rates are causing unintended consequences for homebuyers and sellers.

As Detroit’s home values increase, high property tax rates are causing unintended consequences for homebuyers and sellers.

As Detroit’s home values increase, high property tax rates are causing unintended consequences for homebuyers and sellers.

Senate Theater6424 Michigan AvenueDetroit, MI 48210 Join Outlier Media for a Michigan film–themed trivia night at Detroit’s historic Senate Theater,

The City of Detroit reached an agreement with crypto landlord RealT to cede control of its portfolio to a third party.

Mayor Mary Sheffield’s proposed budget includes an increase in home repair funding — but it doesn’t come close to what’s needed.

Detroit homeowners can’t fix homes without insurance. But they can’t get insurance without repairs.

University of Michigan buys 124 acres on the Huron River for a potential $1.2 billion data center, notifies township supervisor with text.

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Crypto landlord RealT stopped paying its investors and owes millions of dollars to the City of Detroit.

In 2019, two Canadian brothers blew into Detroit with an irresistible pitch: For $50, almost anyone could become a property owner. When houses decayed and the city intervened, the blame games began.

Crypto landlord RealT stopped paying its investors and owes millions of dollars to the City of Detroit.

If you’re behind on Detroit property taxes from 2023, you have until March 31 to pay.

The Wayne County treasurer’s office said it has “no set policy” for letting Detroit properties with back taxes avoid foreclosure.

Beyond Repair examines what it would take to address Detroit’s home repair needs — and what the city loses if nothing changes.