Ronald Morris calls a solid sheet of ice over the sidewalk a hazard in front of his house, caused by the property next door.

Meet Candus Rucker, a Detroit native and emerging developer who's transforming the neighborhood where she grew up. From overcoming funding challenges to tackling a full rehabilitation project, Candus shares her journey into real estate development, fueled by her passion for affordable, quality housing. Candus walks us through her latest project—a four-unit apartment building in Detroit's heart, where each unit features modern, energy-efficient upgrades and thoughtful design. With a deep personal connection to the community, she discusses her mission to revitalize her childhood neighborhood and bring back the vibrancy it once had. Learn how Candus leveraged key programs like Build Community Value, Capital Impact, and We Build Women to accelerate her development career, and how mentorship and immersion helped her navigate the industry. She also shares her future goals of scaling her property portfolio, entering the low-income housing tax credit space, and creating lasting impact in Detroit. Watch now to hear her advice for aspiring developers and see how Candus is paving the way for a brighter future in Detroit. If you've been enjoying our updates and insights, please like, subscribe, and drop a comment below. Music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluxcity_/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/FluxCity_ Copyright ©︎ 2024 Flux City. All Rights Reserved.

Teams of volunteers helped beautify the yard of a Hamtramck man after a judge berated him for overgrown weeds.