A Detroit teacher paid just $2,700 for a 'trashed' home, then turned it into her sanctuary. See the dramatic transformation.

• The Detroit Land Bank Authority sells publicly owned properties in poor condition at low prices.
• That's how high-school teacher Deandra Averhart purchased a three-bedroom home for just $2,690.50.
• Averhart broke down how she transformed the house while keeping renovation costs low.

Homes in Detroit can run much cheaper than the national average. 

In January 2023, the median sale price nationally was $383,460, according to Redfin. In Detroit, it was just $77,500.