Roots (Community) Cheap Detroit homes are costly for communities, unwary buyers By Harley Wright July 5, 2013 12454 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Must read Do You Rock with Kinloch or Do You Want Mary for Mayor? October 17, 2025 DIA Honors the Origin and Evolution of Black Art with New African American Galleries October 17, 2025 Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen Showcases Love for Culinary Art and Community October 17, 2025 Comerica Bank Contributes $150,000 in October to Fuel Women’s Small Business Growth October 17, 2025 Harley Wright The solid red brick house on a block of similar homes in Northwest Detroit sounds like a steal at $3,728. But in many ways, it’s a lemon. Tagsdetroit homesdetroit's urban blightEconomyhousing market crashWayne County Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous article2013 Detroit Jazz Festival “Imported from Detroit” Announces World-Class LineupNext articleYoung Detroit Kidpreneur Gets Free Office Space Back To Paradise