Real Estate

Former Royal Oak Resident Embarks on Home Renovation Journey in Detroit

After a divorce, Laura Breisch could no longer afford her Royal Oak home, so she purchased a house in Detroit for $5,000 and is in the process of making it livable.

Ever wonder what it's really like buying and renovating a cheap Detroit house?

In the video above, former Royal Oak resident Laura Breisch gives an honest look at each step, from searching for the right home, putting in an offer and renovating.

After owning her Detroit home for two years, she is still living in an apartment nearby while continuing to work to make it livable.

"Every step of this whole journey has been one crazy experience," Breisch told Bought, a video series that profiles people buying homes.


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