Democratic lawmakers have been keeping busy since Michigan voters elected them to take charge of the state government for the first time in decades.
Millions of dollars in state funds are helping Michigan towns build more affordable housing—and the investments could help rural communities more than most.
A federally funded program that helps Detroit residents to afford the down payment on a new home is turning hundreds of people into first-time homeowners.
Millions of dollars provided to Michigan through the American Rescue Plan Act will help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state.
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Michigan was $207,600. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $252,400, a 21% increase, according to Redfin. The median rent for a one bedroom apartment in Michigan has also increased, rising by $251 from May 2020 to May 2023 – a 22% increase.
