I left nyc in 2008 and came to detroit! Best decision ever! I became a homeowner at age 25! Not many folks can say that! And I bought my house cash too! No mortgage for me! Everything about detroit is great! 🎉 nice video thanks
I have lived in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Chicago. I now live a mile from Detroit and work in the city of Detroit. I love it here! Detroit has everything other big cities have…entertainment, professional sports, water sports, restaurants and a beautiful river front…facing Canada. Again me and my family love it here. Detroit is in fact a hidden jewel.
Lol, You didn't say you live IN Detroit. That says everything. Detroit neighborhoods are war torn POS. You wouldn't want to buy a home in a neighborhood in Detroit, raise a family there and have them attend Detroit Public Schools. Neighborhoods are just as important as Downtown areas in any major city. Only people who have money will be able to afford Downtown life and enjoy what this guy talks about. If you aren't living in the City of Detroit with your family, why not? You appear to love it so much.
I live here. I really enjoy living here, but I believe you should give prospective Detroit residents some honest truth: 5 years ago 2 of my childhood friends- my next door neighbors, and 2 others were murdered on my block in the month of February alone. 3 others were murdered within 4 blocks within four months. You should tell people before they move here, that we still have a very REAL problem with our 911 response, and violent crime. That is if 911 answers our calls. DPD is notoriously slow, and prefers to catch criminal after-the-fact, relying on cameras instead of having enough officers to patrol our streets. They made my friends' murders a cold case in 10 days. Just last week a Free Press writer wrote how he had to wait more than 25 minutes for an ambulance while he was having a stroke right downtown. My personal experience was the ambulance never arrived while I was seizing, and when my fiancé went to see if it might arrive, she scared off the thugs who were breaking into her car. I love my neighborhood. My family and I have owned this home for 50 years, and we've lived in the city for 4 plus generations. Unfortunately our council and our mayor- this administration, and the previous ones, give our tax dollars to the Illitches, Dan Gilbert, and other millionaire, who could afford their own projects, rather than hiring more 911 operators, more police, and more fire fighters. ☹
Sorry to hear about all of your trauma, but there is a lot more to this story than you have put forth here. Let's not make it seem like that is anything but uncommon. You stated yourself your family has lived in the house for 4 generations, but didn't say anything like that has happened to your family. City services are very poor, and I never claim them to be anything but... The city is constantly hiring more of these professionals, but there just aren't enough people willing to take the jobs. Detroit is no where near perfect, but definitely note as bad as some Detroiters try to make it....
@@EdButlerDetroitlol naw speak for yourself. Detroit is worst than what people make it to be. I’m from Detroit born and raised, and still here. Everybody’s experiences are different. My family has had a lot of Detroit trauma but we still love our city
@@EdButlerDetroit My mother was robbed and beaten several times. While delivering newspapers I was nearly stabbed with a knife. While playing baseball with the very same kids (adults who were murdered) 3 gang embers kicked my face in. My garage door was kicked in and DPD tool >5 hours to arrive- and took 4 months to give me a police report that was way too late to take to local pawn shops. When I was 13 one of my neighbors was murdered 7 houses North of me.
I agree with everything you said. Currently in Albany Oregon and hope to move my wife and newborn to Detroit in the next couple years. Looking forward to making that call to you someday!
It still is a massive city. The metro area is absolutely fucking massive and spans across such a massive area and there's 5 million people who live across it. The actual part of Detroit is the one that's been experiencing these problems. However it definitely is changing a lot, and I hope it can recover and become a major city in the way it used to be, maybe one day.
Even the more expensive areas are relatively cheap. I used to live in the suburbs but now I live in Rosedale Park. The property taxes and insurance are relatively high but the home prices are cheap.
We've got the best concert venues here: The Filmore, The Majestic, The Fox Theater, The Majic Bag. Royal Oak Music Theater, St. Andrews, Masonic Temple, Chene Park Amphitheater...
dont,,,or bring your armor vest,,,no one is moving into the city,,,the population is actually in decline,,,this is a freakin joke ??? Its a shithole,,,trust me
What up doe! Detroit is crazy, yet beautiful. I competed with a California family for my EEV home. Thankfully I won! I appreciate the infrastructure and beautification projects that are taking place in my District. Surprisingly certain city services are saving me money and preserving my almost 100 year old home. Most Detroiters are not taking advantage of living in the city. For Detroiters only, there is FREE or low cost tuition to most tech bootcamps which are a direct pipeline to major companies in the city such as, Rocket Mortgage, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Michigan State University partners with Apple on a Developer Academy. You can land a 6-figure career in Detroit! I could go on and on about other opportunities in the city. I'll leave that to Ed! :-)
@boots0313 very true! Our District Councilwoman, Latisha Johnson, does an amazing job at keeping our neighborhood up on the latest. Aside from her, I usually have my finger on the pulse, so I do my best to spread the knowledge. Detroit has a plethora of opportunities. ❤️
They should expand these opportunities to the lower income suburbs as well. I know kids from Inkster and Ecorse that would take full advantage of opportunities like the ones you mentioned about IT.
Thank you for making this video. I've been thinking about relocating to Detroit once I finish my studies. I'm on the other side right now lol in Canada. This video was very informative and the list was very helpful in narrowing down my decision. New subbie here!
I really appreciate the feedback, seems like this is becoming a new trend as well! I have been meeting more and more Canadian new residents as of late.
It's so so sad to know what has happened to Detroit historically and wonderful to see the city come back to life slowly over recent years. As a person who is from that area has lived out west for most of my life, it's hard because the cost of living here is SO much higher and we also don't have great city services yet we pay so so much in taxes. Property tax here is insane expensive, too.
Went to a concert at Ford Field and saw a lot of nice housing in midtown. Was in Mexican town yesterday and there is new housing developments going in. It’s booming.
Development can’t just be in the downtown. The City Government needs to make sure the neighborhoods are improving in tandem with downtown. That’s my biggest problem with Detroit.
My only question about moving to Detroit is when so much of home value is tied to how good a school district is, what is the state of the DPS and is it improving?
That’s is a good question, I’ll answer in two parts. Overall DPS is doing much better than it has in the past, and is on an upward trajectory. Secondarily schools are a factor in home values but not an absolute. As the majority of major inner cities have lower public school rankings than the surrounding suburbs. And Nationally major city values out pace the suburbs.
Half your statement is true, Auto insurance rates are still higher than we would like. But they have dropped dramatically from what they were pre 2019. And more than half of Detroiter’s are not uninsured motorists.
They'll need a job with a qualified medical insurance benefit. Car Insurance is a bit cheaper if you have it - to opt in or not. I have CURE (non-profit) over my two cars, both are full coverage. I'm paying $290 in Detroit, on the eastside. It's what it is.
Thanks for another fine video, Mr. Butler! I can feel the tugging home. The food is something that always surprises folks- they have this idea of bland macaroni and cheese. Nope
I have been wanting to move to Detroit for a while now but have been hesitant, looking forward to spending sometime there via Airbnb for a couple of weeks to truly immerse myself in the city. Would love to purchase a home at some point if it makes sense for me to move.
The city income tax is 2.4% so people move to the city their first year thinking it's going to be affordable but once they realize what they spent on just city income tax they'll move on to the suburbs. If you make $1,000,000 a year you're going to pay $24,000 and realize it's a waste for the services you get.
The majority of major cities have a city tax, this isn't unique to Detroit. Even with it Detroit is severely more affordable than most comparable cities.
@@EdButlerDetroit I’m born and raised in Detroit I woke up to my neighbors house on fire for the second time then went to the store saw a whole car crashed into a building and as I was walking into the store somebody was getting beat just last week 10 people died one person died 4 days ago over 4 dollars and downtown Detroit in the past month had 14 shootings yes there are safe places in Detroit but not that many and year majority of Detroit is dangerous but it’s all about what you make it
@@qthegratlights9302 I understand what your saying but those are personal anecdotes throughout your whole life in different places. Also all major cities have crimes shootings etc, but for the average person it’s just not that abundant. As natives we gotta stop this narrative that Detroit is so bad you can’t walk down the street without getting shot at. It’s just ignorant and untrue.
@@EdButlerDetroit and I’m not “trying” to say anything this is hard core facts that anybody living here can vouch for Detroit is on fire right now post pandemic effects right now is not the time for anyone to come up here
@@qthegratlights9302 Sorry thats your experience, but for many Detroit is Thriving! More so, than it has in many under 60's lifetime. Money, options and access create different experiences for all.
What do you tell people with kids or planning to have kids? I work in Detroit, would love to live in the city but I live in the suburbs and pay taxes out the ass for better schools than the city can offer.
That is a valid concern, I’m always upfront with them that private school may be something to factor in if the decide to live in the city. The savings you get on the house can offset the cost of private school tuition.
If you want to live in Detroit, with kids, good luck. Detroit has MANY programs for kids here, but there's a catch - your kids must be enrolled in the Detroit Public system (not necessarily charter) - in which, isn't the best one at all. We have very bright, creative and intuitive kids here but it takes a parent (s) to stay on the teachers, ask questions, always. Keep that communication open. If you don't engage - your kid will be lost here.
Come back city for Who. Did you read the last census report 8000 more people MOVED OUT. If you dare move here 3:53 be prepared to pay EXTREMELY high auto INSURANCE and homeowners insurance if you can get it. Most major lns companies won't insure in the city. You will also pay city tax on your income and you will have to send your kids to Private school due to the public schools being HORRIBLE. the poverty in the city in in the top 5 in the country for a city this size. And the crime and shootings are OFF THE CHARTS. Shure you can get housing cheap here compared to the rest of the country. BUT THERE IS A GOOD REASON WHY. Im not just saying these things.I LIVE IT!! If anyone would care to debate me on these issues feel free to reach out. I can give you a REAL TOUR OF DETROIT.
Facts, you dead on ,he said why don't you just move, that's they attitude up there, that's why people did move, this dude trying to sale some snake oil 😂 bet he don't even live in the city
@@ricosally6734Just say your not educated on what’s happening in the city and move on brotha. And that’s my attitude for anyone who only focuses on, and exaggerates the negative of our City. Detroit is on the rise with or without folks like that, so why not move and go somewhere else if it will make them happy. 🤷🏾♂️
Nothing to debate when it comes to Detroit, proper. Wherever you move to, research thoroughly. Know yourself and move accordingly. Don't try to force yourself into a culture idealizing what you think it could be, especially if you have children. You want your kids to be in school where at least 70-80% of the children know why they are there and are groomed with a plan for their future. Children shouldn't be martyred for adults with dreams.
Do you have specific recommendations for rentals in that particular area? I'm a single female and finding something affordable yet safe is turning into a real struggle. I've been looking all over the metro region, for over a month now, I'm exhausted. I've visited a few times, but there's a lot of ground to cover, Detroit is a really large city.
I’ve always been curious to go to Detroit and never been. Whenever I’m in Michigan, I visit the northern part in Traverse City. I would ask in small talk about Detroit that the locals referred to as “south state”, that very few even venture to. I hear similar answers referring to the auto manufacturers bust and the city is dilapidated and high crime. I notice that TC is predominantly Caucasian so I am skeptical of the views of the older generation. It sounds like the city has changed and a new Detroit post auto industry is emerging. I will add to my bucket list to visit 😊.
Yea the older locals in the northern part of the state have no concept at all of what Detroit is now. Can’t be too hard on em because we have locals who live 20 minutes north of the city that have no idea either, because they never venture into the city limits.
It sure has changed almost at almost a 360 degree clip. It has alway been a rift between the upper peninsula & the lower peninsula. TC is lower peninsula, but at the top by the UP. They claim Detroit/Metro Detroit gets all of the perks & tax breaks in the State. This is where the tax revenue comes from.
@@EdButlerDetroitbingo, the burbs are building & adding more attractions so they really don’t have to come to the city. They only have to come for games & the auto show. The Suburban Showplace in Novi has duplicate shows now that’s at Huntington Place/Cobo.
The other irony of this is people up north and to the west of the state will also say to avoid the SE in general, but that's because like people out of state, they don't really know where Detroit and the suburbs even meet, so they use that lazy answer. SE Michigan in general has every lifestyle you can want, and different communities to offer whatever politics float your boat. This region was thrown in a tailspin in the 70's and 80's, but wer were doing particularly well in the 90's. The 90's were a low point for Detroit the city, but when things started to turn around. All this complication is why no one will say anything good about Detroit in other parts of Michigan. Here is good way to test them, and their patience, lol. Ask, if Detroit is so bad, how come that county and Oakland County to the north produce so much of the state's GDP. Then ask how they can say Oakland County, like 21st richest county in the country, could be a bad place to live. Their reaction to this will te you all you need to know.
What you do, for a job is register for Michigan Works, then register for Detroit@Work. Eventhough you may have some decent skills, attend to whatever they offer to you.
Sir,is there a lot of jobs in Detroit and are they paying good?Also they were promoting Detroit online here in Serbia but everyone keep saying its super dangerous over there?
Yep, your thinking of the net population. 2 Native residents moving to the suburbs and one person from out of state moving to the city would still count as Detroit “losing” population but there are more people moving here from out of state than we’ve seen in decades.
I have a question I hope you can help with. I was recently in Detroit & really want to move there. 6 hrs away currently. But my challenges are after HARD times, little $, iffy credit, no housing & a job. If you have ANY resources for me I would appreciate it. I can come up & look for work. Where are the most artsy & coming up sections of Detroit?🤔
Hey Kim! Definitely understand, Southwest Detroit is one are with that feel, as well as Islandview, Milwaukee junction all somewhat have that feel with homes still moderately priced. You should look into the NACA program to see if you may qualify.
Zoom in: Detroit is losing residents, too. Census figures - which determine the allocation of federal funding and inform research - show a loss of 7,150 residents from 2020 to 2021. Axios Detroit says no. My friends live there and disagrees.
I lived in Detroit my whole life I never heard someone use cost of living and Detroit in a positive sentence It’s definitely a dope city but it’s a stretch to call it affordable
Thanks for watching bro, but it’s definitely one of the most affordable cities in the country. Almost everything here is cheaper than in other cities outside of insurance and property taxes.
I don’t know if y’all are talking about “metro” Detroit, but nobody wants to live in DT Detroit. It is a shit show. Now Farmington, Farmington Hills, Rochester, etc. My guess is yes. I can get with some of this what this guy says if that is what he is talking about, but he should be more specific. If he is including DT Detroit, then he is delusional because Detroit has so many properties in the land bank that you can purchase for nothing it’s crazy. It has a LONG way to go before it becomes a city that people want to look at. LOTS of homelessness, high crime, and still lots of abandoned buildings (although they are slowly tearing some of them down). The waterfront and Ford Field area are some of the exceptions. Overall, metro Detroit yes, DT Detroit, hell no!
I think you may need to spend more time in the city besides the occasional weekend trip to ford field. Much of your opinion is really outdated, but your not alone, it’s really common for Metro Detroiters who have no ties to the city, to still assume it’s the same as when they left decades ago. I move people from around the country every month to the actual and surrounding suburbs.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The US Census Bureau says Detroit’s population has decreased once again. The city of just over 632,000 people has dropped by nearly 8,000 over the last couple years. Sorry 🤷🏻♂️
Whats your point? Do you not think people move to Detroit? People move to and from every year, the 8,000 is the net between the two, which is also under dispute from the city btw
With the third-highest murder rate in the continental United States, Detroit is racing hard to get to that number one spot. As the population decreases and all the normal, law-abiding people leave, the ones that are left might proudly claim that number-one spot any day now.
@@EdButlerDetroit Thanks "bro". I liked your story too. What an interesting perspective. A REALTOR convincing prospects that a dying city is a great real estate investment bargain. Very original. Do Beirut next.
@@johnnynick6179 I guess that’s why there’s Billions being invested into the city, because billionaire’s are dumb, and a guy with two burner accounts has all the answers, about a city he probably hasn’t been to in the last 5 years if ever. Using a narrative from the 90’s 🤷🏾♂️
@@EdButlerDetroit Billionaires are not dumb. They know how to make a fortune by investing OTHER people's money, especially GOVERNMENT FUNDS, to build things that less intelligent people can be cajoled into buying. There WILL be a time when Detroit real estate will be an intelligent investment. That's when those who live in Detroit finally reach the point when they have learned from their mistakes and vote accordingly. Piling investment money into an area that still insists on treating crime and punishment as a social justice issue instead of as a cultural issue is NOT solving the underlying problem. Fix the underlying problems... lock up the criminals and throw away the key; clean up the local government corruption; stop unions from chasing away productive businesses and workers in favor of lazy leeches who don't want to work; then you won't need to BS people into buying. They will flock there in droves.
San Francisco!! Love San Fran!!! But man shits been getting worst day by day!! From rent costing upwards of 3-4 thousand a month to all the shit, crack pipes and homeless on the street!! Not to mention all the car break ins! Bay Area is beautiful but it’s been getting worst and worst!! Midwest here I come!
I go for the sports games, theater, concerts etc…. Would I live there, send my kids to school there? Never. I’m sorry. I used to work off John R. Never again. I made sure to get gas before getting to Detroit.
Let me be fair and say that there are small bubbles that you feel safe in. Like when we go to sporting events and such. There’s lot of police. But I wouldn’t be caught dead there late at night.
Because the best from natural disaster nothing's happened here no earthquake no tornado no hurricane,... OK violence have everywhere wherever you go but natural disasir is something different. DETROIT ❤👍👍👍👍🇺🇸
It is simple to living in Detroit. Do not move to an inner city HOOD. DROP YOUR HOOD ATTITUDE. MOW YOUR F****** GRASS. PICK UP YOUR TRASH. TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY. GET A JOB.. Michigan is a very livable state...friendly people, decent housing costs, decent taxes, lots of open spaces.
Detroit and the midwest in getnetal is a hopeless place to live. I grew up there and everyday thought there’s no way im ever gonna be able to get outta here cuz no1 ever did. Luckily i found a way out.
I left nyc in 2008 and came to detroit! Best decision ever! I became a homeowner at age 25! Not many folks can say that! And I bought my house cash too! No mortgage for me! Everything about detroit is great! 🎉 nice video thanks
Wow! First house cash at 25, many definitely cant say that! Love to hear it!
Just got to watch out for the drive-bys, and the car jackings.
@@sssssnake222 Good one very original 😏
@@sssssnake222 that can happen in a major city in America. Crime is everywhere
@@Harlem2Detroit not where I live
I have lived in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Chicago. I now live a mile from Detroit and work in the city of Detroit. I love it here! Detroit has everything other big cities have…entertainment, professional sports, water sports, restaurants and a beautiful river front…facing Canada. Again me and my family love it here. Detroit is in fact a hidden jewel.
Love to hear it! Glad you are getting the most out of the city! Much more to come!
Lol, You didn't say you live IN Detroit. That says everything. Detroit neighborhoods are war torn POS. You wouldn't want to buy a home in a neighborhood in Detroit, raise a family there and have them attend Detroit Public Schools. Neighborhoods are just as important as Downtown areas in any major city.
Only people who have money will be able to afford Downtown life and enjoy what this guy talks about. If you aren't living in the City of Detroit with your family, why not? You appear to love it so much.
So good to hear, I'm thinking the same thing from Texas
I came to Detroit in 2010 BEST DECISION EVER
I live here. I really enjoy living here, but I believe you should give prospective Detroit residents some honest truth:
5 years ago 2 of my childhood friends- my next door neighbors, and 2 others were murdered on my block in the month of February alone. 3 others were murdered within 4 blocks within four months. You should tell people before they move here, that we still have a very REAL problem with our 911 response, and violent crime. That is if 911 answers our calls. DPD is notoriously slow, and prefers to catch criminal after-the-fact, relying on cameras instead of having enough officers to patrol our streets. They made my friends' murders a cold case in 10 days.
Just last week a Free Press writer wrote how he had to wait more than 25 minutes for an ambulance while he was having a stroke right downtown. My personal experience was the ambulance never arrived while I was seizing, and when my fiancé went to see if it might arrive, she scared off the thugs who were breaking into her car. I love my neighborhood. My family and I have owned this home for 50 years, and we've lived in the city for 4 plus generations. Unfortunately our council and our mayor- this administration, and the previous ones, give our tax dollars to the Illitches, Dan Gilbert, and other millionaire, who could afford their own projects, rather than hiring more 911 operators, more police, and more fire fighters. ☹
Sorry to hear about all of your trauma, but there is a lot more to this story than you have put forth here. Let's not make it seem like that is anything but uncommon. You stated yourself your family has lived in the house for 4 generations, but didn't say anything like that has happened to your family. City services are very poor, and I never claim them to be anything but... The city is constantly hiring more of these professionals, but there just aren't enough people willing to take the jobs. Detroit is no where near perfect, but definitely note as bad as some Detroiters try to make it....
@@EdButlerDetroitlol naw speak for yourself. Detroit is worst than what people make it to be. I’m from Detroit born and raised, and still here. Everybody’s experiences are different. My family has had a lot of Detroit trauma but we still love our city
@@EdButlerDetroit My mother was robbed and beaten several times. While delivering newspapers I was nearly stabbed with a knife. While playing baseball with the very same kids (adults who were murdered) 3 gang embers kicked my face in. My garage door was kicked in and DPD tool >5 hours to arrive- and took 4 months to give me a police report that was way too late to take to local pawn shops. When I was 13 one of my neighbors was murdered 7 houses North of me.
I agree with everything you said. Currently in Albany Oregon and hope to move my wife and newborn to Detroit in the next couple years. Looking forward to making that call to you someday!
Love to hear it sir! Congrats on the new addition to the family, and look forward to working with you!
Detroit is on the come up. I think way down the road, Detroit will be a major city again
Thanks for that, and yes! We see it happening now and has been for the last 10 years.
Yea for sure, but it never stopped being a major city. Although I know what you mean.
It still is a massive city. The metro area is absolutely fucking massive and spans across such a massive area and there's 5 million people who live across it. The actual part of Detroit is the one that's been experiencing these problems. However it definitely is changing a lot, and I hope it can recover and become a major city in the way it used to be, maybe one day.
Even the more expensive areas are relatively cheap. I used to live in the suburbs but now I live in Rosedale Park. The property taxes and insurance are relatively high but the home prices are cheap.
Been trying to tell the people! Thanks!
We've got the best concert venues here: The Filmore, The Majestic, The Fox Theater, The Majic Bag. Royal Oak Music Theater, St. Andrews, Masonic Temple, Chene Park Amphitheater...
What are the carribbean and diverse parts?
@rsvp89 Don't know of any Caribbean parts...Detroit borders Canada and that cold wind in the winter is probably why!
@jbmoney357 okay thank you
Yes 🎉🎉🎉🎉 DETROIT is on the come up... . come on 🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🎵🎵
You know it! Thanks for watching!
Love these videos. I’m heavily debating a trip there this summer and keeping it on my radar. MN became outrageous for pricing and WI isn’t much better
Thank you so much for that, definitely come check it out! MI beats those two places easily, and not just in football haha 😆
dont,,,or bring your armor vest,,,no one is moving into the city,,,the population is actually in decline,,,this is a freakin joke ??? Its a shithole,,,trust me
I want to go back and see it soon too and go see all the factory tours and Motown and all the good stuff it is known for
I love Keith and Evan's show from Detroit.
What up doe! Detroit is crazy, yet beautiful. I competed with a California family for my EEV home. Thankfully I won! I appreciate the infrastructure and beautification projects that are taking place in my District. Surprisingly certain city services are saving me money and preserving my almost 100 year old home. Most Detroiters are not taking advantage of living in the city. For Detroiters only, there is FREE or low cost tuition to most tech bootcamps which are a direct pipeline to major companies in the city such as, Rocket Mortgage, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Michigan State University partners with Apple on a Developer Academy. You can land a 6-figure career in Detroit! I could go on and on about other opportunities in the city. I'll leave that to Ed! :-)
Appreciate the additional I sight Tee! And EEV is my personal favorite neighborhood!
Well put, on the flip side most of the local’s doesn’t know this or are not looking for this.
@boots0313 very true! Our District Councilwoman, Latisha Johnson, does an amazing job at keeping our neighborhood up on the latest. Aside from her, I usually have my finger on the pulse, so I do my best to spread the knowledge. Detroit has a plethora of opportunities. ❤️
What selling drugs? Is that how u would make those figures?
They should expand these opportunities to the lower income suburbs as well. I know kids from Inkster and Ecorse that would take full advantage of opportunities like the ones you mentioned about IT.
Thank you for making this video. I've been thinking about relocating to Detroit once I finish my studies. I'm on the other side right now lol in Canada. This video was very informative and the list was very helpful in narrowing down my decision. New subbie here!
I really appreciate the feedback, seems like this is becoming a new trend as well! I have been meeting more and more Canadian new residents as of late.
Lovvvvve Detroit! 💛
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 The city loves you back!
It's so so sad to know what has happened to Detroit historically and wonderful to see the city come back to life slowly over recent years. As a person who is from that area has lived out west for most of my life, it's hard because the cost of living here is SO much higher and we also don't have great city services yet we pay so so much in taxes. Property tax here is insane expensive, too.
Property taxes can certainly get out of hand, I would check to see if your in a NEZ homestead area
Went to a concert at Ford Field and saw a lot of nice housing in midtown. Was in Mexican town yesterday and there is new housing developments going in. It’s booming.
100% Mexicantown is going to be unrecognizable soon!
Development can’t just be in the downtown. The City Government needs to make sure the neighborhoods are improving in tandem with downtown. That’s my biggest problem with Detroit.
Thanks for the insight
hopefully i be visiting Detroit next year from the UK 👍
That would be amazing! Be sure to document it
For what? 🎉
Greetings from Detroit, America's comeback city!
@jbmoney357:
You mean; The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
*(formally as Chene Park Amphitheater) 😊
Moving next week , from Canada. I wanna do it all but might start with a simple rental.
Yeah, takes some time get to know the city, and let me know if I can help make the next transition when it’s time!
If I was younger ,I'd move to the T O or Halifax areas.
My only question about moving to Detroit is when so much of home value is tied to how good a school district is, what is the state of the DPS and is it improving?
That’s is a good question, I’ll answer in two parts.
Overall DPS is doing much better than it has in the past, and is on an upward trajectory.
Secondarily schools are a factor in home values but not an absolute. As the majority of major inner cities have lower public school rankings than the surrounding suburbs. And Nationally major city values out pace the suburbs.
Auto insurance is a problem. Over half of residents go uninsured because of high cost.
Half your statement is true, Auto insurance rates are still higher than we would like. But they have dropped dramatically from what they were pre 2019. And more than half of Detroiter’s are not uninsured motorists.
They'll need a job with a qualified medical insurance benefit.
Car Insurance is a bit cheaper if you have it - to opt in or not.
I have CURE (non-profit) over my two cars, both are full coverage. I'm paying $290 in Detroit, on the eastside. It's what it is.
Thanks for another fine video, Mr. Butler! I can feel the tugging home. The food is something that always surprises folks- they have this idea of bland macaroni and cheese. Nope
Haha Thanks as always John!
I have been wanting to move to Detroit for a while now but have been hesitant, looking forward to spending sometime there via Airbnb for a couple of weeks to truly immerse myself in the city. Would love to purchase a home at some point if it makes sense for me to move.
That’s a great way to do it, come visit, explore the city, and see if it’s a good fit!
@@EdButlerDetroit any recommendations on a great time to come
Another great video for Detroit, America's comeback city! Well done!
Appreciate ya! Comeback city!
I assume people are seeing the potential and the new opportunities.
Come on man!
Is that in a good or bad way? Haha
The city income tax is 2.4% so people move to the city their first year thinking it's going to be affordable but once they realize what they spent on just city income tax they'll move on to the suburbs. If you make $1,000,000 a year you're going to pay $24,000 and realize it's a waste for the services you get.
The majority of major cities have a city tax, this isn't unique to Detroit. Even with it Detroit is severely more affordable than most comparable cities.
Yes so true.
Michigan Is My Hometown
Love it!
Maam Michigan is a state
The only thing is that it's becoming less affordable for the folks that live here. 😢
That is true, but not unique to Detroit. It’s like that all around the country.
You should tell people that’s there are a lot of places in Detroit that’s just really dangerous even the nice neighborhoods
So basically your just trying to say all of Detroit is “really dangerous” which is just not true.
@@EdButlerDetroit I’m born and raised in Detroit I woke up to my neighbors house on fire for the second time then went to the store saw a whole car crashed into a building and as I was walking into the store somebody was getting beat just last week 10 people died one person died 4 days ago over 4 dollars and downtown Detroit in the past month had 14 shootings yes there are safe places in Detroit but not that many and year majority of Detroit is dangerous but it’s all about what you make it
@@qthegratlights9302 I understand what your saying but those are personal anecdotes throughout your whole life in different places. Also all major cities have crimes shootings etc, but for the average person it’s just not that abundant.
As natives we gotta stop this narrative that Detroit is so bad you can’t walk down the street without getting shot at. It’s just ignorant and untrue.
@@EdButlerDetroit and I’m not “trying” to say anything this is hard core facts that anybody living here can vouch for Detroit is on fire right now post pandemic effects right now is not the time for anyone to come up here
@@qthegratlights9302 Sorry thats your experience, but for many Detroit is Thriving! More so, than it has in many under 60's lifetime. Money, options and access create different experiences for all.
Move near 6 or 7mile. Fenkell and Wyoming
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Fenkell and Wyoming.
Shame on you. 😂😊😂
the goat man is the pride of Detroit imo
I almost sold his house!
I was born in Detroit and left at 3 months old and want to go back and visit. Glad to see it is a place people want to go to
There’s a t shirt company named “Born in Detroit” you should check it out, and come visit for sure!
What year were u born there u might not want to go back.
Nice video! I accidentally thumbs down at first instead of thumbs up. whoopsie 🙃
Haha I appreciate the double back. Thanks
What do you tell people with kids or planning to have kids? I work in Detroit, would love to live in the city but I live in the suburbs and pay taxes out the ass for better schools than the city can offer.
That is a valid concern, I’m always upfront with them that private school may be something to factor in if the decide to live in the city. The savings you get on the house can offset the cost of private school tuition.
If you want to live in Detroit, with kids, good luck.
Detroit has MANY programs for kids here, but there's a catch - your kids must be enrolled in the Detroit Public system (not necessarily charter) - in which, isn't the best one at all. We have very bright, creative and intuitive kids here but it takes a parent (s) to stay on the teachers, ask questions, always. Keep that communication open. If you don't engage - your kid will be lost here.
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
good luck to the people who wants that D Life smfh! My Block Livernois and Tierman looks far worst. today then years ago!
Food prices and dining prices is sky high
That’s in the entire country, believe it or not their lower in Detroit than most other places.
@EdButlerDetroit I was around Detroit suburbs a few months ago a pound of ground beef was 15.00 bux damn..
@EdButlerDetroit you right it's high all over but believe it or not wisconsin isn't as bad as Michigan and Illinois
What are some of the best areas of Detroit to live
Come back city for Who. Did you read the last census report 8000 more people MOVED OUT. If you dare move here 3:53 be prepared to pay EXTREMELY high auto INSURANCE and homeowners insurance if you can get it. Most major lns companies won't insure in the city. You will also pay city tax on your income and you will have to send your kids to Private school due to the public schools being HORRIBLE. the poverty in the city in in the top 5 in the country for a city this size. And the crime and shootings are OFF THE CHARTS. Shure you can get housing cheap here compared to the rest of the country. BUT THERE IS A GOOD REASON WHY. Im not just saying these things.I LIVE IT!! If anyone would care to debate me on these issues feel free to reach out. I can give you a REAL TOUR OF DETROIT.
You sound a little salty, why not just move if you hate it here so much???
Facts, you dead on ,he said why don't you just move, that's they attitude up there, that's why people did move, this dude trying to sale some snake oil 😂 bet he don't even live in the city
@@ricosally6734Just say your not educated on what’s happening in the city and move on brotha.
And that’s my attitude for anyone who only focuses on, and exaggerates the negative of our City. Detroit is on the rise with or without folks like that, so why not move and go somewhere else if it will make them happy. 🤷🏾♂️
@@EdButlerDetroit sad but its true
Nothing to debate when it comes to Detroit, proper. Wherever you move to, research thoroughly. Know yourself and move accordingly. Don't try to force yourself into a culture idealizing what you think it could be, especially if you have children. You want your kids to be in school where at least 70-80% of the children know why they are there and are groomed with a plan for their future. Children shouldn't be martyred for adults with dreams.
Suggestion for out-of-staters considering moving to Detroit:
Move to the suburbs (Oakland County). Still can enjoy all the city has to offer.
I live in Oakland county myself, but its all about the person
Do you have specific recommendations for rentals in that particular area? I'm a single female and finding something affordable yet safe is turning into a real struggle. I've been looking all over the metro region, for over a month now, I'm exhausted. I've visited a few times, but there's a lot of ground to cover, Detroit is a really large city.
@@msm0309 Hey Misty, shoot me an email, and I can see if I can find some good options for you. Edgar@soldbythbutler.com
Iam from Egypt want to travel to America and I choose Detroit, what the good jobs opportunities there
Well that all depends on.what your looking to do, but there is opportunity in almost every industry, if you seek it.
@EdButlerDetroit is the factories you mentioned in your video including sewing factories ,Sir Iam a tailor
Register at Michigan Works, then register Detroit@Work.
O am 73 I grew up in Detroit, it was beautiful we had downtown Bob lo. I love where I live know I would never move to Detroit. I fear for my life.
Ok thanks Bob…
Great video brotha!
Appreciate that my man!
I’ve always been curious to go to Detroit and never been. Whenever I’m
in Michigan, I visit the northern part in Traverse City. I would ask in small talk about Detroit that the locals referred to as “south state”, that very few even venture to. I hear similar answers referring to the auto manufacturers bust and the city is dilapidated and high crime. I notice that TC is predominantly Caucasian so I am skeptical of the views of the older generation. It sounds like the city has changed and a new Detroit post auto industry is emerging. I will add to my bucket list to visit 😊.
Yea the older locals in the northern part of the state have no concept at all of what Detroit is now. Can’t be too hard on em because we have locals who live 20 minutes north of the city that have no idea either, because they never venture into the city limits.
It sure has changed almost at almost a 360 degree clip. It has alway been a rift between the upper peninsula & the lower peninsula. TC is lower peninsula, but at the top by the UP. They claim Detroit/Metro Detroit gets all of the perks & tax breaks in the State. This is where the tax revenue comes from.
@@EdButlerDetroitbingo, the burbs are building & adding more attractions so they really don’t have to come to the city. They only have to come for games & the auto show. The Suburban Showplace in Novi has duplicate shows now that’s at Huntington Place/Cobo.
The other irony of this is people up north and to the west of the state will also say to avoid the SE in general, but that's because like people out of state, they don't really know where Detroit and the suburbs even meet, so they use that lazy answer. SE Michigan in general has every lifestyle you can want, and different communities to offer whatever politics float your boat. This region was thrown in a tailspin in the 70's and 80's, but wer were doing particularly well in the 90's. The 90's were a low point for Detroit the city, but when things started to turn around. All this complication is why no one will say anything good about Detroit in other parts of Michigan. Here is good way to test them, and their patience, lol. Ask, if Detroit is so bad, how come that county and Oakland County to the north produce so much of the state's GDP. Then ask how they can say Oakland County, like 21st richest county in the country, could be a bad place to live. Their reaction to this will te you all you need to know.
Me: What do you know about the upper peninsula?
Detroiter: The what?
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Detroit could be getting a small City Sales Tax to pay for Mass Transit as early as next November.
What you do, for a job is register for Michigan Works, then register for Detroit@Work.
Eventhough you may have some decent skills, attend to whatever they offer to you.
Sir,is there a lot of jobs in Detroit and are they paying good?Also they were promoting Detroit online here in Serbia but everyone keep saying its super dangerous over there?
I presume its all relative, im sure similar to Serbia there are dangerous parts, but thats a small minority of the city.
Stay in Serbia.
Are they? Michigan, Wayne County and Detroit proper are still losing population l.
Yep, your thinking of the net population. 2 Native residents moving to the suburbs and one person from out of state moving to the city would still count as Detroit “losing” population but there are more people moving here from out of state than we’ve seen in decades.
@@EdButlerDetroit I hope so. I grew up in the city, went to DPS and Wayne State but moved a decade ago. I'd love to see it rise back up.
I have a question I hope you can help with. I was recently in Detroit & really want to move there. 6 hrs away currently.
But my challenges are after HARD times, little $, iffy credit, no housing & a job. If you have ANY resources for me I would appreciate it. I can come up & look for work.
Where are the most artsy & coming up sections of Detroit?🤔
Hey Kim! Definitely understand, Southwest Detroit is one are with that feel, as well as Islandview, Milwaukee junction all somewhat have that feel with homes still moderately priced.
You should look into the NACA program to see if you may qualify.
Zoom in: Detroit is losing residents, too. Census figures - which determine the allocation of federal funding and inform research - show a loss of 7,150 residents from 2020 to 2021.
Axios Detroit says no.
My friends live there and disagrees.
You do realize the majority of cities around the country saw a decrease in growth between 2020 to 2021 due to the pandemic/restriction in movement.
I lived in Detroit my whole life I never heard someone use cost of living and Detroit in a positive sentence
It’s definitely a dope city but it’s a stretch to call it affordable
Thanks for watching bro, but it’s definitely one of the most affordable cities in the country. Almost everything here is cheaper than in other cities outside of insurance and property taxes.
@@EdButlerDetroit you did your research so I can’t disagree
@@Circa1992compared to my hometown, Los Angeles? Ugh yeah Detroit is very affordable lol
You don't have enough life experience to speak on this if that's what you think lol
@@AusarisTVLos Angeles is sadly kind of a dumpster fire right now
Gotta say, if you can take the cold, probably a great place to live.
True!
Everyday there's shootings there. I put on my phone 2 shot one dead. Everyday
Yea ok….
Well it's the same all over major metropolitan areas...so what's your point?
I don’t know if y’all are talking about “metro” Detroit, but nobody wants to live in DT Detroit. It is a shit show. Now Farmington, Farmington Hills, Rochester, etc.
My guess is yes. I can get with some of this what this guy says if that is what he is talking about, but he should be more specific. If he is including DT Detroit, then he is delusional because Detroit has so many properties in the land bank that you can purchase for nothing it’s crazy. It has a LONG way to go before it becomes a city that people want to look at. LOTS of homelessness, high crime, and still lots of abandoned buildings (although they are slowly tearing some of them down). The waterfront and Ford Field area are some of the exceptions. Overall, metro Detroit yes, DT Detroit, hell no!
I think you may need to spend more time in the city besides the occasional weekend trip to ford field. Much of your opinion is really outdated, but your not alone, it’s really common for Metro Detroiters who have no ties to the city, to still assume it’s the same as when they left decades ago.
I move people from around the country every month to the actual and surrounding suburbs.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The US Census Bureau says Detroit’s population has decreased once again. The city of just over 632,000 people has dropped by nearly 8,000 over the last couple years.
Sorry 🤷🏻♂️
Whats your point? Do you not think people move to Detroit? People move to and from every year, the 8,000 is the net between the two, which is also under dispute from the city btw
With the third-highest murder rate in the continental United States, Detroit is racing hard to get to that number one spot. As the population decreases and all the normal, law-abiding people leave, the ones that are left might proudly claim that number-one spot any day now.
Cool story bro, we’ve never heard this narrative before. Very original
@@EdButlerDetroit Thanks "bro". I liked your story too. What an interesting perspective. A REALTOR convincing prospects that a dying city is a great real estate investment bargain. Very original. Do Beirut next.
@@johnnynick6179 I guess that’s why there’s Billions being invested into the city, because billionaire’s are dumb, and a guy with two burner accounts has all the answers, about a city he probably hasn’t been to in the last 5 years if ever. Using a narrative from the 90’s 🤷🏾♂️
@@EdButlerDetroit Billionaires are not dumb. They know how to make a fortune by investing OTHER people's money, especially GOVERNMENT FUNDS, to build things that less intelligent people can be cajoled into buying.
There WILL be a time when Detroit real estate will be an intelligent investment. That's when those who live in Detroit finally reach the point when they have learned from their mistakes and vote accordingly. Piling investment money into an area that still insists on treating crime and punishment as a social justice issue instead of as a cultural issue is NOT solving the underlying problem. Fix the underlying problems... lock up the criminals and throw away the key; clean up the local government corruption; stop unions from chasing away productive businesses and workers in favor of lazy leeches who don't want to work; then you won't need to BS people into buying. They will flock there in droves.
@@johnnynick6179he also made a video on the negatives 🗿
The bars and restaurants are noisy with crazy people can't stand it.
I’m sure you weren’t quiet at bars when you were younger Bob
AfFordable Detroit?
You believe Detroit isn’t affordable?
@@EdButlerDetroit I believe it's affordable, and Fordable!
No worse than San Francisco
I hear that!
San Francisco!! Love San Fran!!! But man shits been getting worst day by day!! From rent costing upwards of 3-4 thousand a month to all the shit, crack pipes and homeless on the street!! Not to mention all the car break ins! Bay Area is beautiful but it’s been getting worst and worst!! Midwest here I come!
I go for the sports games, theater, concerts etc…. Would I live there, send my kids to school there? Never. I’m sorry. I used to work off John R. Never again. I made sure to get gas before getting to Detroit.
Let me be fair and say that there are small bubbles that you feel safe in. Like when we go to sporting events and such. There’s lot of police. But I wouldn’t be caught dead there late at night.
I believe this is the case for most big cities depending on who you are. To each their own
Nobody moving here lol
I move people here every month big dog 🤷🏾♂️
@@EdButlerDetroit where? Inside the city? Or in Metro Detroit?
Because the best from natural disaster nothing's happened here no earthquake no tornado no hurricane,... OK violence have everywhere wherever you go but natural disasir is something different. DETROIT ❤👍👍👍👍🇺🇸
Yea, many will be moving back from Florida in the coming years because of it!
This has to be a joke 😳
Why?
White people are moving here. Black people, especially the people that are from here are moving south.
There is definitely a lot of migration from all races.
I am moving to Michigan the Detroit area
Love to hear it! let me know if you need help on a purchase!
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Stop moving here, the rent is getting too high
You just gotta buy something and lock that payment in, rents are going to get pretty wild in the coming years.
No way they couldn't pay me to move there omg been there done that never again.
Sounds like you havent been back in while
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It is simple to living in Detroit. Do not move to an inner city HOOD. DROP YOUR HOOD ATTITUDE. MOW YOUR F****** GRASS. PICK UP YOUR TRASH. TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY. GET A JOB.. Michigan is a very livable state...friendly people, decent housing costs, decent taxes, lots of open spaces.
Don’t move to Detroit it’s terrible 😢😢😢😢😢
Why???
@@fleurdavril1465 crime rate and arsom is through the roof
Detroit and the midwest in getnetal is a hopeless place to live. I grew up there and everyday thought there’s no way im ever gonna be able to get outta here cuz no1 ever did. Luckily i found a way out.
That sounds like more of an inditement of your family and specific surroundings than the entire Midwest my friend.
@@EdButlerDetroit - Agree 100%
The population of Wisconsin is rising too.I visited Milwaukee last fall and loved it.If I was much younger,I'd move there.
No one moving to 💩
Cool story bro