Detroit House Hunting: New listing near University District

16881 Lawton St., $225,000

State of play: Renovations include updated bathrooms and kitchen features, new plank floors and repairs to windows and doors.

Yes, but: The home does not come with a stove, dishwasher, washer or dryer. The buyer will have to purchase those appliances.

💭 Joe's thought bubble: My house was also missing appliances when I bought it. The extra cost and hassle of getting them installed wasn't ideal, but those inconveniences didn't make me regret buying the house.