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Faye Baker: Black Woman Developer Flipping Script in Detroit
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Faye Baker, a 54-year-old Black female developer in Michigan, is building 20 modular homes in south Warren, targeting middle-income buyers. Shes part of a small but growing wave of Black women developers in southeast Michigan, facing challenges in a male-dominated field. Faye started a nonprofit to educate first-time buyers and secured a nearly $1 million grant for her project. She aims to combat wealth gaps through homeownership and serve as a role model for future generations. Checkout Solipillow.com
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