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Published November 25th, 2025, 06:04 pm

Home ownership is considered to be a critical piece of the American Dream.

Wealth is often passed down from generation to generation through homes. But, in Detroit, there are many properties that have not been properly passed down from parent to child or relative. Why? And how can that be changed?

WDET's Sam Corey spoke with Shari Williams, the Director of Equitable Neighborhood Planning for Detroit Future City, to learn more. 

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Why some Detroiters are missing out on a key opportunity to build wealth

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