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The elusive American dream of affordable homeownership often starts with a manageable starter home. These properties allow young families and adults to lay the foundation for financial security, build equity, and establish roots. However, finding affordable starter homes in the U.S. has become a challenge due to…

TL/DR - Complaints surged in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, claiming that pregnant women were being denied treatment in emergency rooms, particularly in states that enacted strict abortion laws. Incidents included miscarriages in restrooms, a lack of ultrasounds leading to a baby's death, and turning away pregnant women…

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act is promoting broader participation in affordable housing and a renewed focus on sustainability, according to panelists at Baker Tilly's 2024 DevelUP conference. It was described as a significant opportunity for wealth creation due to the tax credit changes it introduced. The Act's Section 45 tax credit expanded…

TL/DR - The event titled "Railroad Photographers: Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers" took place on April 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at the Traver Lakes Clubhouse, 2500 Lancashire Dr. The event comprised of slide and video presentations by railroad photographers Art Cole, covering "Panama Canal and Eastern Canada," and Larry Krieg, who presented…