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Detroiters face financial barriers to fix home repairs

In partnership with "American Black Journal," BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett talks with Detroit residents about the difficulty of getting major problems fixed at their homes. They talk about the cost-prohibitive barriers homeowners face, like banks turning residents down for loans, and the eligibility requirements for Detroit's home repair program.

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