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These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
In June, the median U.S. sale price for a home hit a record high of $396,000, according to Redfin.
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
More than 5 million Americans will leave areas being impacted by climate change this year, according to study.
Millions of Americans are struggling to keep up with the rising rent, while buyers say the housing market is "nuts." What in the world is going on?
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
Millions of U.S. homeowners are spending more than 30% of their monthly income on housing. Here are the hardest hit states.
Detroit was named on a list of 14 cities where people can buy a home if they make less than $100,000 a year, according to Realtor.com.
The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.
The University of Michigan Poverty Solutions study found that found that the net housing value for Black homeowners grew from $3.4 billion in 2014 to $6.2 billion in 2022, an 80% increase.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
It's worth politely asking your agent to lower their commission fee. More than half of those who do so are successful.
As housing prices continue to rise, new data highlights how hard it can be to afford a home in some parts of the U.S.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
Interest rates for a home loan are continuing to soar, driving many aspiring property owners out of the market.
Shortage of properties and high housing costs can make it hard for middle-income Americans to become homeowners.
As the spring homebuying season approaches, affordability is at its lowest point in history, one economist said.
In 45 of the 50 largest cities, buyers pay far more for the privilege to own a home than they do to rent.
Buyers are getting squeezed by higher real estate prices and soaring mortgage rates, which could force more out of the market.
The woman believed to be Michigan's oldest living resident, Bonita B. Gibson, has died at the age of 114.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
The number of first responders who reported smoke inhalation injuries after responding to the Temple Israel attack is now over 50.
Al Curtis Williams, 47, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Poor visibility amid winter weather conditions forced the temporary closure Friday of the Mackinac Bridge.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
The number of first responders who reported smoke inhalation injuries after responding to the Temple Israel attack is now over 50.
The National Weather Service in Detroit has issued a high wind warning for Friday across Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, among those giving remarks Friday after the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
The woman believed to be Michigan's oldest living resident, Bonita B. Gibson, has died at the age of 114.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
The suspect in the attack on Thursday at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been identified as a 41-year-old Lebanese-born U.S. citizen, the Department of Homeland Security told CBS News.
Police entered a Dearborn Heights home linked to the man suspected in the violent attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Religious and community leaders joined Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Sen. Elissa Slotkin in discussing an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
CBS Detroit's top stories for March 13 include the investigation on the Temple Israel attack; along with high winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. Here's our morning news brief.