Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
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The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
City council unanimously passed a resolution urging UM to reconsider purchasing the land.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
Former homeowners whose tax-foreclosed properties sold for more than what they owed in back taxes may be entitled to surplus proceeds, Wayne County officials say.
Lincoln Park and Howell, Michigan, are both ranked among the top 10 cities in Redfin's "Hottest Neighborhoods of 2026" report.
Flint is among the Midwest cities featured in a new quarterly ranking of best places to buy a home in the United States.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti, Michigan, says it is making progress on restoring its condemned buildings, but there's still a lot of work left to finish the job.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
Monthly rental costs are showing a slight decline in many major metro areas, including Detroit, an industry study says.
A Phoenix-based company's real estate venture in Detroit's Palmer Park area has left over a third of the neighborhood's apartment buildings in distress.
A unique home in Metro Detroit, built with colored glass bottles embedded in its stone-encrusted exterior blocks, is now up for sale.
The need for affordable housing continues to be a top priority for Detroit residents.
A Pontiac woman is facing 10 felony charges in connection with an alleged real estate fraud.
The median sales price for a home in Detroit reached $110,000 in August, a real estate report says.
Spirit Airlines again filed for bankruptcy protection from its debts only months after emerging from Chapter 11.
President Trump said he's "thinking about" eliminating capital gains tax on home sales. Here's what that would mean for the housing market.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is listing over 120 properties via online auction through its surplus land auction program.
Real estate company Compass claims Zillow is illegally undermining competition by banning property listings if they don't appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
Home sellers take note: The color of your kitchen and bedroom could boost your home's sale price.
The home went on the market in early June and is listed on Realtor.com for $1.9 million.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Mackinac Island remains one of Michigan's most recognizable destinations.
The Howard Family Bookstore officially opened in April after two years of renovations, transforming a long-blighted building into a bookstore and café.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
A military trainee from Michigan died last month at an Air Force base in Texas, and lawmakers say his death is connected to a reported flu outbreak on the base.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
A military trainee from Michigan died last month at an Air Force base in Texas, and lawmakers say his death is connected to a reported flu outbreak on the base.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Michigan lawmakers worked overnight to pass a $75 billion bipartisan state budget for the 2027 fiscal year after missing their July 1 deadline for a second straight year.
Three people were shot, and two are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, police said.
Law enforcement officials say three people were shot and two are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon.
A Michigan man is accused of making "profane death threats" against a Madison Heights mosque. Christopher Andrew Lord, 35, is charged with one count of false threat of terrorism and using a computer to commit a crime, according to Oakland County prosecutors.
Michigan lawmakers worked overnight to pass a $75 billion bipartisan state budget for the 2027 fiscal year after missing their July 1 deadline for a second straight year.