Big Detroit property firm accused of global Ponzi scheme
Metro Property Group is blamed for turning investors into “unwitting and unintentional slumlords.”
Photos: Beautiful homes hit auction block in Detroit
From stately tudors to roomy colonials, this year’s Wayne County auction has plenty of bargains.
Chicago investor closer to buying vacant Packard Plant
The plan calls for turning the abandoned plant into a sprawling hub for housing, office space and entertainment.
Video: Demo begins on storied Brewster projects in Detroit
The project is the centerpiece of Bing’s plan to demolish 10,000 abandoned buildings in four years.
Five compelling books about Detroit's tragic decline, history
If you’re interested in learning more about Detroit’s historic fall from industrial powerhouse, start with these books.
Plan: Turn old Tiger Stadium site into public sports complex
Past preservation attempts have been thwarted by city officials, who have insisted – wrongly, so far – that the site can garner tens of millions of dollars from a major developer.
Crews demolish Hotel Charlevoix in downtown Detroit
The 108-year-old Hotel Charlevoix, which stood vacant in downtown Detroit for nearly three decades, was demolished this morning.
Crews amputate derelict Globe Building ahead of renovation
At first glance, the hulking Globe Building on Detroit’s east riverfront looks like any industrial eyesore – a collapsing roof, faded exterior and rusted steel beams.
Abandoned Packard Plant up for auction in September. New life for lawless wasteland?
Packard owner Dominic Cristini was shocked to hear the news when we contacted him this afternoon.
Mysterious owner who’s evicting residents from Cass Corridor apartments miffs everyone
Speculated to be the site of a new Red Wings arena and one of the starkest examples of gentrification in Detroit, the apartments have garnered a lot of attention