Obtaining a mortgage loan can be a major obstacle to becoming a homeowner for many low- and moderate-income Detroiters. The Detroit Mortgage Catalog was developed in response providing a snapshot of some of the products available to borrowers in one place. This comprehensive tool aims to assist the everyday Detroiter in their to pursuit to become a homeowner.

Building on the “Buying In” report, DFC’s the Detroit Homebuyer’s Guide aims to assist current and prospective residents through key obstacles, practical solutions, and legal remedies to help successfully navigate the homebuying process. The guide includes topics focusing on credit assessment and racial discrimination in housing, thus providing pathways and applicable steps to overcoming significant obstacles when obtaining a mortgage in Detroit.

Energy Equity for Renters Toolkit

A new toolkit developed by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) provides guidance to communities looking to protect renters and preserve or create affordable housing while curbing needless greenhouse gas emissions. In collaboration with local government and community-based organizations in communities participating in the Energy Equity for Renters Initiative, this toolkit also offers guidance to local governments and stakeholder groups on how to integrate energy efficiency and affordable housing policy, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving affordable housing.

Housing Policy Action Guide

This guide created by the Center for Community Investment in partnership with the Lincoln Institute aims to equip community development practitioners with strategies for creating more just and equitable public policies that help advance your work. This guide looks closely at how to select the appropriate policy tools, bring decision makers on board, and communicate effectively with the broader community to achieve your goals and formulate an effective policy strategy.

NFHA 2022 Fair Housing Trends Report Reveals Increase in Discrimination Complaints

This 2022 Fair Housing Trends Report is the latest in a series of annual reports from the National Fair Housing Alliance produced since the mid-1990s. The most important finding of this report is that the number of housing discrimination complaints increased significantly in 2021, despite the fact there were fewer agencies reporting complaint data underscoring the need for increased support for agencies that process and investigate complaints.