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8 articles from the MARK Z team on home ownership across Metro Detroit.

Good News: Michigan Natural Gas Heating Costs Expected to Drop 9% This Winter
November 03, 2026
Good News: Michigan Natural Gas Heating Costs Expected to Drop 9% This Winter

The EIA's winter fuels outlook projects Michigan natural gas heating costs will fall about 9% this winter compared to last year. F

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Before You Turn On the Furnace: A Metro Detroit Homeowner's Winter Prep Checklist
October 31, 2026
Before You Turn On the Furnace: A Metro Detroit Homeowner's Winter Prep Checklist

Temperatures are dropping across Metro Detroit, and skipping basic furnace maintenance before you fire up the heat can mean expens

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FEMA Is Redrawing Flood Maps in Michigan — Could Your Home's Flood Zone Status Change?
September 30, 2026
FEMA Is Redrawing Flood Maps in Michigan — Could Your Home's Flood Zone Status Change?

FEMA is updating flood maps across Michigan, and homeowners who never thought about flood risk may be in for a surprise. A reclass

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Detroit Tenant Left Without Water for a Week: Michigan Landlord Tenant Utility Rights Explained
September 15, 2026
Detroit Tenant Left Without Water for a Week: Michigan Landlord Tenant Utility Rights Explained

A Detroit renter on Selden Street went without water for six days while his landlord and the water department sorted out an unpaid

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Oakland County's Stormwater Education Push: What Birmingham and Metro Detroit Homeowners Need to Know
September 09, 2026
Oakland County's Stormwater Education Push: What Birmingham and Metro Detroit Homeowners Need to Know

Oakland County is partnering with local communities to help residents understand stormwater and what it means for their property.

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Detroit Is Spending $184 Million to Fix 9,000 Faulty Sewer Lines — Here's What Homeowners Need to Know
September 08, 2026
Detroit Is Spending $184 Million to Fix 9,000 Faulty Sewer Lines — Here's What Homeowners Need to Know

Detroit is investing $184 million to repair roughly 9,000 defective residential sewer connections at no cost to homeowners. If you

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