Two of the nation’s biggest real estate services companies are combining in a deal that will bring Century 21, Compass and several other major brokerage brands under the same umbrella.

Bargain Block realtor talks legacy, first-time buyers and what’s ahead

Developer drives vibrant revitalization with unique mix of brands and experiences

Located on 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, the house hit the market over the weekend for the second time since the 1990 film was released.

The most expensive house on the market in the city of Detroit has been listed for nearly $7 million.

A real estate company owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to pay $250 million to settle lawsuits nationwide.

Seemingly in no time, a bird had built a nest right on top of the panel of the garage door opener.

Real estate brokerage company Compass Inc. will pay $57.5 million as part of a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over real estate commissions.

The most expensive house on the market in the city of Detroit has been listed for nearly $7 million.

The most expensive house on the market in the city of Detroit has been listed for nearly $7 million.

Through Michigan’s first Statewide Housing Plan, MSHDA and regional housing partners are leading the charge to implement comprehensive plans that meet the needs of their communities, including tackling one of the most pressing and prevalent issues: addressing equity and racial justice.

Representatives from Destination Ann Arbor, Sports Illustrated Resorts and the City of Ann Arbor will explain the need for the development and potential benefits.

Deadline to comment is Sunday, February 4th

There are still metro areas where homebuyers find homes selling below the asking price, especially in markets that recorded large price growth over the last few years.

The development, when completed, is anticipated to have around 1,000 residential units, business spaces, parks, a hotel and three parking garages.

Ann Arbor is joined on the list by other top college towns including Knoxville, Tennesse and Syracuse, New York.

A house renovation led to a unique discovery.

A Michigan home that was built in the 1990s and looks like something out of the future is now up for sale.

In recent years, some companies have gotten creative and started building homes out of unused shipping containers.

A group of community leaders is spearheading an effort to develop a mixed-use campus with a focus on the arts.

Sarah Fishburne, director of trend & design at The Home Depot, offers five tips to creating the perfect backyard sanctuary.

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In 2019, 77% of White (non-Hispanic) households owned their homes, compared to 43% of Black, 56% of Hispanic and Latino/a, 61% of Asian, and 61% of Native American and Alaska Native households.

Business and property owners can learn more details and have questions about A2 Area Commercial Solar Program answered during a Zoom webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Feb. 28.

Rocket Mortgage is launching a new program aimed at helping some of the country’s most renter-rich cities become places for thriving homeowners.

With December almost here, there is no better holiday gift to pursue than your first home.

One portion of the house has the original basketball court and bleachers, while another portion was renovated into elements of what typical homes have, such as a kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.

Tree Town is the seventh most-trending destination for US travelers this fall, according to Airbnb.

The full-service real estate company recently announced changes to its executive team’s titles and roles.

Do you know what homebuyers are looking for?

The One North Main building has new ownership.

The real estate market is hot in Detroit, and there are no signs of it cooling down any time soon.

A husband and wife architect team designed and built an accessory dwelling unit on their property in Ann Arbor.

Do you live in one of Michigan’s best places?

Potential homeowners in Ann Arbor have the fifth-fastest rate for saving money out of 174 metro areas across the United States according to RentCafe.

A grand estate once owned the Zehnder and Weiss families in Frankenmuth is now available for rentals on Vrbo.

Dive into the wide world of real estate investing with this bundle that just dropped its price to $20 today.

A sprawling estate in Oakland County once owned by Eminem has hit the market for $3.2 million.

Airbnb says Ann Arbor hosts are poised to make significant profits as Wolverines and Buckeyes fans descend upon Tree Town for The Game.

It was once the third tallest abandoned building in America.

A real estate investor has pleaded guilty to bribing a Detroit-area mayor with cash, appliances and home upgrades in exchange for getting dozens of foreclosed properties.

If someone at the open house Saturday makes an offer at listing price and purchases the home, Rainbow Connection will get $100,000 from the sale.

It’s not a big secret that Ann Arbor has one of the best dining scenes in the Midwest.

As part of an initiative to create more affordable housing and an increased inventory of homes, President Joe Biden recently announced his administration wants to make single-family homes less available to investors.

Home sweet home. But whose home is it really?

It’s been a strange time, living through a global pandemic. What first might have come as a surprise, is the housing boom that followed -- and the fact that things have stayed red hot.

There are understandable concerns from homebuyers about inventory and sky-high prices, but there might have been recent some encouraging news to help alleviate those worries.

Just in the past few weeks, the Biden administration announced it would take steps to address a severe housing shortage in the U.S.

Here's a list of activities to enjoy in nature in the Ann Arbor area.

Here's a list of activities to enjoy in nature in the Ann Arbor area.

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

Ann Arbor made CommercialCafe's 'Top 20 Most Underrated Cities in the Country' list.

For much of 2021, the Metro Detroit real estate market was hot. Sellers could count on multiple offers, most over the asking place.

Ann Arbor-based Oxford Companies lists some of its favorite spots on Ann Arbor's up-and-coming Southside.

Ann Arbor-based Oxford Companies lists some of its favorite spots on Ann Arbor's up-and-coming Southside.

Do you reside in one of Michigan’s best places to live?

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Oxford Companies creates a committee to discuss culture related to diversity and inclusion.

All Seasons Ann Arbor is located at 4600 All Seasons Circle.

Oxford Companies saw growth over the past year, despite challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Oxford Companies saw growth over the past year, despite challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

HR Business Partner at Oxford Companies shares how the company pivoted to engage employees working remotely during the pandemic.

HR Business Partner at Oxford Companies shares how the company pivoted to engage employees working remotely during the pandemic.

Quicken Loans will officially have its name changed to Rocket Mortgage this summer.

The Michigan Legislature has passed legislation to allow tax-exempt savings accounts for first-time homebuyers.

There’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.

Oxford Companies announces its new brand Yellowstone Integrated Architecture + Design.

Oxford Companies announces its new brand Yellowstone Integrated Architecture + Design.

For those with a vision, Ann Arbor's Southside is bursting with opportunity for reinvention.

For those with a vision, Ann Arbor's Southside is bursting with opportunity for reinvention.

Real estate agents claim offers come flooding in within hours of a new listing. While sellers are reaping the rewards, buyers are having a hard time to get their foot in the door. RELATED: Metro Detroit real estate market: Buyers beware in spring-summer 2021For those house hunting, they already know the struggle. Dan Elsea, with Real Estate One, said it’s the best time to sell a home in Michigan in nearly 40 years. More: Real Estate news

With remote working likely being a concept that sticks around, creating a productive work space at home is more important than ever.

Real estate during the pandemic has been a challenge in itself, but now there’s a new challenge: Inventory lows are now down to a one-month supply. You also have had existing homeowners that have taken advantage of the low interest rates and have refinanced,” said Schneider. Macomb County homes are selling the quickest, selling in less than a month on average. “It’s been a bit of a tightrope act, you know, as far as do you buy first and then put your house on the market? In this market, you can probably get away with that as a buyer-seller a little bit easier -- go find what you like, put your offer on that.

ANN ARBOR – A new boutique-style apartment community steps away from Michigan Stadium and downtown Ann Arbor has begun pre-leasing units with an anticipated move-in by Spring 2021. Hoover + Greene offers 167 units ranging from studios to two bedroom apartments. Hoover + Greene has plans to open a retail space on the ground level. PricingStudio: $1,825One bedroom unit: $2,115Two bedroom unit: $2,895Prices may vary based on location and unit amenities. A common area at Hoover + Greene in Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR – This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home at 722 W. Washington St. is on the market for $420,000. Read: Ann Arbor realtors weigh in on real estate during pandemicOne block from the Ann Arbor YMCA, this home is steps away from all the amenities downtown Ann Arbor has to offer, including Argus Farm Stop, Downtown Home and Garden, Blank Slate Creamery and more. Living room at 722 W. Washington St. in Ann Arbor. (Stylish Detroit)Kitchen at 722 W. Washington St. in Ann Arbor. (Stylish Detroit)Master bedroom at 722 W. Washington St. in Ann Arbor.

DETROIT – Officials with the city of Detroit announced Thursday that property values increased an average of 8% for the city. Still, there are those who think the assessing process is weighted against the city’s poorest, and Duggan is challenging those claims. “Property values in the city went up 8% last year,” Duggan said. Duggan presented a map of Detroit where green areas meant increased values and red meant decreased. Detroit is a unique market and you can’t get those nuances simply from a sales study.”The official data from the city of Detroit can be found here.

The Juneteenth March for Change drew hundreds to the Diag on the University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. We’re taking a look at the most-read stories on All About Ann Arbor this year, minus COVID-19 related coverage (because we’re making another list for that). Driver killed, passenger extracted after car vaults from ditch into Ann Arbor WalgreensFrom December: On Dec. 24, an 82-year-old Ann Arbor man was killed when the car he was driving “vaulted” from a ditch into a Walgreens in Ann Arbor. The man was killed and an injured passenger, a 77-year-old Ann Arbor woman who was “significantly pinned” in the vehicle was extracted after 45 minutes. Ann Arbor police on scene of barricaded gunman situation at apartment complexFrom February: On Friday, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in the Hidden Valley Club Apartments in Ann Arbor.

I wanted to own something," Dina HarrisThat’s the reason Harris started National Faith Homebuyers, a faith based non profit in Detroit. Now, 24 years later, national faith homebuyers places anywhere form two to three hundred families in a home to call their own every year. National Faith Homebuyers can help you overcome any obstacle to homeownership. With offices in Downtown Detroit, Westland and Atlanta, National Faith Homebuyers has helped people all across Metro Detroit and beyond get into a home. We don’t care!”For more information on National Faith Homebuyers, go here.

Where do Michigan’s largest metropolitan areas rank among the best places to live in America? U.S. News & World Report released their annual Best Places to Live list, ranking the 150 most populated metro areas in the country. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live rankings are intended to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to settle down. 1 best place to live in Michigan and No. 2 best place to live for quality of life.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ypsilanti-based LoanSense has partnered with loan officer JoJo Dries to help community members learn how their student loans are preventing them from qualifying for a home loan. At noon on Oct. 22, individuals can attend the free “When your Student Loans Disqualify you from a Home Loan: Answers and Solutions” webinar to figure out how student loans impact homeownership. The webinar will be part seminar, part Q&A session so attendees are encouraged to bring questions. “As a loan officer, I am always looking for new ways to help my clients. LoanSense has been using customized solutions to help student loan borrowers qualify for mortgages by acting as a personalized student loan advisor.

DETROIT – If you’re looking to buy or rent a house in Metro Detroit, you already know you need to act fast and be ready to pay. There are some major factors leading to a booming rental market, especially in the suburbs of Detroit. But there’s also nuance to consider, as the entire housing market is changing right before our eyes. “The market is kind of wacky right now,” Carberry said. I guess the weirdest thing about Detroit right now is it’s following a normal trajectory we would expect in a non-pandemic year.”Many renters are searching for a new home and finding the process infuriating.

DETROIT A $36 million mixed-income and mixed-use development has broken ground in Detroits Midtown. At Develop Detroit, we believe in high quality housing for all, said Sonya Mays, president and CEO of Develop Detroit. Sugar Hill District development renderings. Freelon whose works include the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington and Atlantas National Center for Civil and Human Rights passed away in 2019. HRD is committed to ensuring that Detroits renaissance includes a place for everybody, and we are proud to partner with Develop Detroit and POAH on this important project.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Leverage the share economy while saving money and living with your team in Ann Arbors latest collaborative space. 4M, pronounced forum, blends coworking, co-living and healthy collaboration together in Ann Arbors Lower Burns Park neighborhood. Residents can enjoy the bonuses of the share economy while living and working in a space focused on healthy collaboration. A rendering of a workspace at the 4M campus. He doesnt anticipate all of the campus townhomes to be fully booked right away, so suites can be set aside for isolation or quarantine if needed.

DETROIT 2000 Division, just east of the Dequindre Cut in Eastern Market, will become a multi-level office space and is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. The existing building had different sections built at different times from the 1920s to the 1950s. It has been vacant for several years, and has previously been used for food processing and more recently a property restoration company. FIRM Real Estate will relocate their headquarters from Troy to become the anchor tenant of the project. This is a very creative project, which makes it so special for Detroit, said Marvin Beatty, partner at FIRM Real Estate.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Combined, Tammi Ebenhoeh and her daughter, Alexa Ebenhoeh, have 22 years of experience in real estate around Ann Arbor, but neither expected the changes theyve seen in the market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this pandemic, it made me realize that real estate is essential. Housing is a need, not a want, said Alexa, a Charles Reinhart Realtor based in Ann Arbor. While people are rushing to buy homes, both Tammi and Alexa said that theyve seen a lot of deals be dropped. As for what the future of the Ann Arbor real estate market looks like, neither of the realtors is sure.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigan Ross School of Business is expected to receive a $6 million donation for its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. This will include students from low-income who are interested in a career in investing or real estate through the Michigan Ross School of Business. The Blau Initiative will also integrate existing U of M and Michigan Ross School of Business initiatives. This summer I announced a Commitment to Action related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Michigan Ross, and one of our commitments is to expand support for students from diverse backgrounds at the school, Michigan Ross Dean Scott DeRue said. This new gift from Stephen Ross and Jeff Blau will help Michigan Ross create opportunities for students who are underrepresented in business leadership.

DETROIT A Michigan womans path took her from real estate success to federal prison -- but that sentence wasnt the ending of her story. She was caught up in a scandal of her own making in 2008 as a building real estate mogul. Federal authorities caught on to her scheme and she was sentenced to federal prison. Now, she has left behind her rap sheet and gone back to real estate building numerous revenue streams. Her real estate company has sold more than 600 properties.

DETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other leaders will join developer W. Emery Matthews and Real Estate Interests at 1 p.m. Tuesday to break ground on the redevelopment of a long-abandoned multifamily building in the citys Hubbard Farms neighborhood. Twenty-five percent of the units in this neighborhood will be reserved as affordable housing. The project is part of the Duggans $56 million Strategic Neighborhood Fund initiative.

During a time in which some people are being furloughed or have lost their jobs altogether, the reality of foreclosure can become a scary thing.

During the COVID-19 crisis, weve all been forced to stay home a lot more and that has folks rethinking about where that home should be. Metro Detroit real estate agents claim business hasnt slowed down one bit. In the last two months, unemployment has been at an all-time high, so youd think people would stop buying homes like they did in past recessions -- but its actually the opposite. Real estate agent Nick Sloney said when the stay-at-home order was lifted, the market picked up immediately and that its a different kind of recession. Another reason people are eager to buy is the mortgage rates are at an all-time low.

DETROIT – As part of the plan to reopen Michigan’s economy in phases, construction businesses began to reopen Thursday. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order to resume construction, real estateIt’s good news for construction and trade workers, but employees aren’t flooding back to job sites just yet because their work is now scheduled apart. Mike Magnoli, with Michael Angelo Construction, said the job isn’t the same with only four people allowed inside a home at once. “We lost the two months," Magnoli said. The can do work electronically, but builders say that can take much longer than usual.

WIXOM, Mich. – As part of the plan to reopen Michigan’s economy in phases, construction businesses began to reopen Thursday. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order to resume construction, real estateMichigan construction companies can resume commercial and residential work, real estate agents can start showing homes again in person and other outdoor jobs are allowed to bring employees back. Every business is different and will have its own changes in policies to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. Additionally, companies are limiting the amount of workers inside buildings with some businesses having more strict rules than others. It’s expected to be a much slower process to build a home than it has been before.

DETROIT – In-person home sales resume Thursday, but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the real estate industry. New precautions will in place when Michigan real estate agents get back to seeing clients. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order to resume construction, real estateSherice Orzechowshi, with Monzo Group Realty, said she will be able to see four clients at a time, with everyone maintaining 6 feet of distance. Monzo Group Realty owner Erick Monzo said his business made changes early on to be prepared. The real estate agency resuming has been a sign of hope for other workers after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered numerous businesses and halted many industries.

More time at home has turned into more of an opportunity to do various home improvement projects, although that sometimes can be dangerous. Scott Frankel, co-president of Frankel Building Group in Texas, offered five tips for those who are currently attempting or about to start home renovation projects while quarantined. They aren’t things that are going to necessarily wow your neighbor, but they need to be done.”Don’t bring in outside workers. It’s a real easy way to throw your back out or slip off of a ladder.”Clean out items you don’t need anymore. “When you go to a professional and you say that this is what you want to do, your ideas are organized,” Frankel said.

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