Best way to do this is a 2 step method. put down some cheap dirt to form the initial grading then cover it with some landscaping fabric, then cover that with stones, that will move the surface water away from the house effectively.

When I was a fabricator my main clients/jobs were in downtown Detroit, Inkster, Wayne, Livonia, Southfield, Dearborn, Westland etc. since that's where we were based out of, and I still spend about a month every year in Livonia and Detroit Metro areas.

How will these factors shape the fabric of the US real estate market in 2024, and what could this mean for the future of housing affordability and investment strategies?

This boomerang effect is more than just a change in addresses; it's a reflection of our evolving work culture, environmental awareness, and the ever changing fabric of community life. 

According to Licking County Auditor records, Amazon Data Services Inc. bought 392.11 acres of land ($ $116,653,320.) on the west side of Beech Road and straddling Miller Road on January 17, 2023.Intel has invested $20 billion initially investment in two fabs (short for fabrication plants; they typically produce silicon wafers), with construction beginning in late 2022 and the facility expected to open in late 2025.

The 2005-built project was 100% leased and included PetSmart, World Market, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, and ULTA Beauty.As we make our way through the first quarter of 2024, the $164 billion in retail loans maturing between 2024 and 2026 offer the market a lot to consider.

I've had some success using "pre fabricated" slabs.

These are considerably cheaper than having the tops fabricated from slab granite.

My primary residence sits on a big lot, where I can fit an ADU or pre-fabricated home.

Then gravel surrounding a perforated pipe of adequate dimensions (size depends on how much water you're dealing with) covered with a filter-fabric sock.