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State to Detroiters: Sorry for demolishing your recently purchased homes

By Steve Neavling on December 12, 2012 Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan, Wayne County

State officials took blame for demolishing up to 20 Detroit homes that recently were purchased at a Wayne County tax foreclosure sale.

Oops? State demolishes recently purchased homes in Detroit, shocking new owners

By Steve Neavling on December 10, 2012 Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Council, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan

An economic development engine for the state has demolished an estimated 20 houses that were purchased at a recent foreclosure auction. State officials mum.