Man if Detroit had less crime and more jobs it'll be America's favorite city easily, I was always blown away by Detroit houses, food, arts, spirit as a kid and on top of all that we have Belle Isle, I hope one day somebody makes Detroit shine again how we all know it is as Detroiters to the rest of the world
@Tgon Mwort Chicago level of crimes is not different from any other big city, tbh. The media blows it up. If you look it up, Chicago isn’t even in America’s top 10 as far as dangerous cities. They’re all down south.
I was recently back in Detroit about a month ago. I moved there from Toronto and hadn't been back in 30 years!!! I was extremely impressed with how Downtown Detroit has been built up! Very, very nice. The inner city part of the city is still a dump though.
Most of the Mediterranean restaurants are actually Middle Eastern restaurants owned by Middle Eastern people such as Lebanese Arabs, Iraqi Chaldeans, Turks, and other Northern Middle Eastern people. FYI, Mediterranean also means Middle Eastern people since Middle East(Western Asia) borders the Mediterranean sea as well.
@Jasmine Hite Yes!!! That's why as a Northern Middle Eastern woman, I have a hard time moving to other states. The food is amazing. Especially the Middle Eastern food that's made here is so yummy. You can't find that in other places in America.
Glad to see honest representation of Detroit. I’m From lansing, but we visit Detroit often. It’s so unfair how people talk about it when they’ve never been to Detroit. The town is run down in places and has high crime, but people are working so hard to make it better. If Detroit was given an honest chance, things could improve so Much.
Im born and raised in Detroit. I remember when it was a working and party town. What changed Detroit was the riot in 1967. Immediately after, it was flooded with drugs and with the drugs came of course, high crime, increased poverty and many other social ills. I remember. I was there through it ALL.
The flight started 17 years before those riots. The white population in 1967 was half of what it was in 1950. It wouldn't have mattered whether those riots happened or not. White people left for whites only suburbs, reducing the population and dooming the city. You can't maintain a city built for 1.8 million with half that number or less (now it's 1/3 but stabilizing).
What up doe! I also grew up in the D. I love my people, but sorry, I hate the weather. Too humid in the summer, too cold in the winter (but I do love the Fall). Always love getting some Buddy's!
I tore up some Faygo Barely and COLA. My Local corner store carry's Faygo but orders the bubblegum flavors and not My COLA Red Barely. √ if the owner got my many request's by now. Last √ NO, so disappointed .I felt so detroit out here buying it.lol
I grew up there in the late 80's and early 90's.... I am in NC a lot. I miss it a lot. It is sad that a pandemic had to happen to lower the crime rate. Chili cheese fries are clutch.
Being from Cleveland, i feel like we’re in the same boat as Detroit really hahaha. Loved this video!! Clevelander’s are always supporting our sister city, on the shores of Lake Erie 🤟🏼
You didn't mention the Windsor ballet. LOL! Toronto is 4 hours and so is Buffalo-Niagara! Also well worth the drive for a visit. Great video. Thank you!
You seem like an awesome dude. Tbh I don't know why I'm here cause I don't live in Detroit and I honestly don't want to buy a house in Detroit. I do wanna support you though so subbed
I love how super honest this is, I'm originally from Detroit but lived in Westland most of my life, I just recently moved to FL but am planning on moving back in a few years and actually living in the city. I definitely miss Detroit and can't wait to come back!
I am a native Detroiter. I still have family in the region. I left in the late 80's. Joining the Marine Corps. I've traveled to so many places. But I still enjoy sliding into Detroit to catch a Lions, Pistons, Red Wings or Tigers game. Dude was so honest. I think I'm going to put him on my contact list. Blessings!
I just flew back from Detroit. Coming from Florida, where most people are nice to just get an in and ask for stuff..in Detroit the people are so friendly. The 1st 2 or e times I was expecting the bs to follow a friendly encounter..it never happened..also no McDonald's, burger King, etc downtown..that I saw. I could easily live downtown..walk to sports events, restaurants, etc..my wife and I have wanted to dump south Florida for the D.
On the upside, I LOVE Downtown Detroit! So many new bistros, restaurants etc. I wish they would bring back the ethnic festivals at Hart Plaza! I really enjoyed those, and the FOOD!
I'm from Anaheim, currently live in Dallas, and planning on moving to Detroit, so this was helpful! The Cons didn't scare me, but definitely helped me in the planning.
@@EdButlerDetroit fr. I love the restoration coming to the old train station. Can't wait to see it when it's finished. You still have to be careful in Detroit tho cause a lil bit ago my family member parked at a church once and came back with everyone inside gone
I found your video incredibly helpful and honest! I currently live in California and I’m in the process of looking for homes in Michigan, it’s exciting but a little nerve wracking at the same time!
I wish Detroit would utilize Belle Isle more. Put some restaurants, some bars, a nice river front walk or even some high rise apartments and bring back the zoo . I wish they would also bring back boblo island where they would have the carnival/ festival. I believe I was born the year they closed it. 1991 right?
I agree to a person from out of town Belle Isle looks forgotten. It just needs a refresh with some restaurants. I’d skip the bars or violence will follow.
Another excellent and thorough video! I can relate very well. I was born and raised in Detroit, went to another state for college, lived in NYC most of my adult life and moved back to Michigan six years ago. In MI, I’ve only lived in and around Detroit. Ditto to everything you pointed out re: the joys and pains of residing here. Having spent significant amounts of time elsewhere, I think Metro Detroit is great place to call home. The cost of living, for example, is excellent here vs. other areas, particularly in and near major California cities in the NYC area. For that reason, I’m planning to buy a home near Detroit and just enjoy traveling to other places. Thanks so much for putting a well-versed and fair spotlight on Motown!
I moved to Sherwood Forest in 1969. I am raising my kids here now. I have never seen the neighborhood in such fine condition. Owners are renovating, the LGBTQ neighbors are fine custodians, they really become active in the social functions, and beautify their properties. The homes are now selling at $450-500k, and are built with high quality 1920's materials. Vintage oak floors, no drywall, only plaster. Doors are solid wood, these homes were built by auto executives 100 years ago. To build the equivalent homes today would cost a fortune. The neighborhood has very low crime, with 24 hour security patrol. Families come from all over to celebrate Halloween here, after all, Sherwood Forest is haunted. We also have wild deer, wild turkeys, chipmunks, robins, blue jays, squirrels, opossums, woodchucks, racoons, and rabbits. There are no stray dogs, but many roaming housecats. The new restaurants on Livernois have caused mice proliferation, but the cats eat them up, or bring the dead mice home as a gift.
I'm a wealthy man, so I actually brought an old Crown Vic whenever I drive through the more seedy neighborhoods to visit my brother. He lives near the old Packard plant and when we were young we would explore it.
When I visited back home in the DTW, I had a LIST of restaurants I wanted to eat at. Only got to 3-4 of them, but there's always a list of places to eat in Detroit.
I visited Detroit in 2017 and stayed at the Westin Book Cadillac. I never understood having two hot dog locations side by side at Michigan & Griswold. (Lafayette Coney & American Coney). Regardless, enjoyed my guilty pleasures 3 times that week.
this was very well done! you laid out many positives. In stating the negs you didn't go anger or blame just simple facts (roads and crime) Nice mention on the Belle Isle another big gem in our town! -- I think there is a mindset in our town that doesn't want to be a destination town just a great all-around place to be.
You will love it we are some of the realist people in the world so enjoy your time in Detroit downtown is the best place to visit in the Summer it's hype AF and we're not as bad as the media makes US out to be 💯
You’ve never been to Pittsburgh, PA then 😂. We have potholes everywhere! Entire busses have caved into the streets! It’s because of the snow and the way they treat the streets! Michigan and PA are cheap AF!
I've never seen or heard of you before I tell you what you did a good story I like to hear you do some more I've been a lifelong resident and Detroit for over fifty years and I still love it it seems like it's getting I have good neighbors and I hope everything is going good for everybody and everybody try to make it to your next thing I'm all the time I miss all the Motown people they are always will be the rock stars of the city of Detroit take care hope to see you again dude what a good job you do thank you so much enjoyed it
I grew up on Seven Mile & Livernois Always lived on the Westside of the city! Yes, the public schools are bad and always been overcrowded as far as I remember, but a lot great people came out of Detroit, car insurance is outrageous, Summertime is my favorite time around city, Belle isle is nice, the museums are filled with such a rich history! The public transportation is one of the worst, had to ride a few times when I had to wait to buy new cars when I got rear ended, or someone stripped my car etc. I personally wouldn’t encourage people to move to Detroit as someone who lived here almost my whole life. You can get some nice homes here for a decent rate. I can tell you the good, the bad, and in between of Detroit. I personally like the North Rosedale Park area off of Grand River and Puritan areas by the Southfield Freeway. Sherwood Forest has your every huge house need, W Outer Drive has a lot of nice homes.
See that’s the thing man, man of us Detroiters can’t see the visions because we grew up here, and kind of feel like the D is always going to be the D. I’m here to tell you brotha, 10-20 years from now the city is going to be the place to be. And everyone who doesn’t buy now will be kicking themselves that they didn’t. The city is changing, just a matter of home many of “us” will be along for the ride.
somer nights are the best and spring days time, A con is low opportunity so and it's also a pro because open markes to start new business with low compation
One correction. Detroit gets around 200 sunny days / year, which is about the national average. Other days are cloudy or mixed. It never crossed my mind until I lived in Socal. More sun is nice, but at the same time I miss the diversity and different experiences you get with changing weather.
Not sure where you got your stats from. Detroit is tied for the fewest sunny days in America (120) with Rochester, Buffalo and Cleveland. Thanks to the Great Lakes! Summers and early Falls are pretty nice, but outside the Mother's Day to Columbus Day window, it is pretty unpleasant.
i was thinking the same thing- but i would really question 200 sunny days . I remember going back to visit my parents when they were alive- and the sky was nearly almost milky - the narrator just said -over 200 cloudy days /year- and i am more with his estimate - it can get depressing some times
Coney island is the best! Love the chilli cheese fries. Grew up in suburb of Detroit but my Dad loved Detroit (he grew up there) and always took me there. Feel in love with it. People are so friendly there. Though driving down there sucks due to the roads.
Ed, thank you so much for talking about the cultural diversity that you can find in the Metro Detroit area. I'm most likely moving there with my fiancee at some point, and as someone from LA, one of the most important things for me is being able to experience different cultures. Many real estate people focus on the amenities that you can get in places, but I value the ability to experience cultures more (esp when it's through food and markets). My fiancee is Syrian, so I love to experience the legacy of the Arab American population in Detroit, and it's nice to hear that there are many others! Cultural diversity is one of the strongest suits of any city in America, in my view!
At least he was being sincere 😂😂 California is too damn dangerous, all those gangstaers from Los Angeles and all that , ain't nobody say nothin about that so I can say Detroit is almost the same thing. We're in the same boat 😂
Weather was both a pro and con lol sooooo true. Interesting enough I often enjoy our winters too. We have those days and sometimes weeks that’s crazy but it’s nice. The city don’t mind throwing salt it’s the fixing the roads is the issue 🤷♀️
Hi great video great info about Detroit. I considering moving to Detroit and i want to ask how long the winter last specially when it gets really cold. Thank you for sharing.
Are you kidding me about Somers being pristine? The Summers were some of the most brutal humid nasty times that I spent there. The winters are even worse when it snows in feet and you can't get to the grocery store and the power's out as brutal dude.
Born & Raised in Southwest Detroit , really born on the East side my dad and mom and their parents from Black bottom neighborhood they lived on Congress 🇲🇽
When I was a kid in the 50’s I remember Great Lakes Barbeque…..think it was on Grand River…..best dry rub EVER…..!!…..remember when Belle Isle had a zoo…..my dads family lived in Windsor….take the bridge or the tunnel……
I live in the Woodbridge area, and I was born in Detroit...but Chicago still has Detroit on every area. They're trying to make Detroit a mini Chicago, but I don't know if that will ever happen. But yes we do have Belle Isle, while Chicago has the Lincoln Park Zoo....and so much more. Detroit has a lot of work to do.
if the people are so great, how come the crime rate is so high, and none of them take care of their houses or their neighborhoods. Detroit is the people, and problems that detroit has come from the people of detroit. the high crime rate and corruption are not foisted onto detroit from on high.
You've obviously never been to Detroit! The housing stock in the city is unrivaled. People (owner occupied) take care of their property. Sorry Trumpster, you're mistaken.
@@geoffreyselvage1673 I live in metro detroit. I have volunteered many a time cleaning up parks in detroit. I had a great aunt who lived her whole life in detroit because they refused to leave. The volunteering part was what finally turned me off to detroit. I would see tons of well intentioned metro detroiters come into detroit to clean up, and return a year later and it would be exactly what it was before. Nobody from detroit would ever help out, and would actually use the area and some of the lots next to the park to just dump their garbage. We even had to get rid of all the big rocks because kids take them and vandalize surrounding buildings with them. I am of course NOT talking about downton, midtown, corktown etc. etc. Mostly the west side.
My aunt, who was born in Detroit, always told me that who ever handles Detroit tourism department needs to say "You are getting 2 for 1". Visit Detroit and if you want a change of pace, you have Windsor next door.
Downtown Detroit is very nice,there is always great musicians there,the Fox Theater is beautiful. .like any big city you just don't go wondering around..
Lots of great areas around the area to move in. There’s bad areas too as with any major city. You just have to do your homework on the area that you’re interested in.
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I know I missed Some Things, What should be added to the next video?
I would like to hear more about how real estate is doing?
@Natural Folk Appreciate that! In the future I will probably do an update to this video, and will definitely include some of the things you listed!
@abner bautista y u hate it? Im trying to transition back but been away for 17yrs.
Why you talk like that
please call me I'll be back this weekend and I need help
Man if Detroit had less crime and more jobs it'll be America's favorite city easily, I was always blown away by Detroit houses, food, arts, spirit as a kid and on top of all that we have Belle Isle, I hope one day somebody makes Detroit shine again how we all know it is as Detroiters to the rest of the world
@Tgon Mwort yes
@Tgon Mwort Chicago level of crimes is not different from any other big city, tbh. The media blows it up. If you look it up, Chicago isn’t even in America’s top 10 as far as dangerous cities. They’re all down south.
I grew up there and left, never looked back. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
@@durango8882 you’re white
Belle isle is for the ducks now
I was recently back in Detroit about a month ago. I moved there from Toronto and hadn't been back in 30 years!!! I was extremely impressed with how Downtown Detroit has been built up! Very, very nice. The inner city part of the city is still a dump though.
I spent a day in downtown Detroit a few years ago. I quite liked it. People were very friendly, and the art deco architecture was amazing.
That's awesome to hear, its definitely a cool city, that gets a bad wrap.
Detroit's Architecture is stunning, its a shame some of it is being torn down for glass-and-concrete box buildings
@@TheMasterTelevision yes I agree. Too many N.American cities have lost their soul to modern glass and steel designs. .
I heard Detroit michigan is dangerous is it true too much drugs gangs homicide ?
Downtown does not count
The Mediterranean food is just incredible. Bucharest Grill, for starters.
Sheesh, I just read the word Bucharest and my mouth started watering haha 😂
Most of the Mediterranean restaurants are actually Middle Eastern restaurants owned by Middle Eastern people such as Lebanese Arabs, Iraqi Chaldeans, Turks, and other Northern Middle Eastern people. FYI, Mediterranean also means Middle Eastern people since Middle East(Western Asia) borders the Mediterranean sea as well.
@Jasmine Hite Yes!!! That's why as a Northern Middle Eastern woman, I have a hard time moving to other states. The food is amazing. Especially the Middle Eastern food that's made here is so yummy. You can't find that in other places in America.
@Jasmine Hite Love to hear it!
I have burnt myself out eating Bucharest lmao they're so dang good!!
Thanks for doing a Pros list of Detroit, we never get a modern day Pros list only the cons as if we're the only city that ever had crime, great video
Glad to see honest representation of Detroit. I’m From lansing, but we visit Detroit often. It’s so unfair how people talk about it when they’ve never been to Detroit. The town is run down in places and has high crime, but people are working so hard to make it better. If Detroit was given an honest chance, things could improve so Much.
So true, there is so much development happening in Detroit right before our eyes!
Im born and raised in Detroit. I remember when it was a working and party town. What changed Detroit was the riot in 1967. Immediately after, it was flooded with drugs and with the drugs came of course, high crime, increased poverty and many other social ills. I remember. I was there through it ALL.
My stepmom, born in 1959, is from the East side and she said she still remembers seeing the tanks rolling down her street. Crazy.
Yep. And don't forget about white flight.
The flight started 17 years before those riots. The white population in 1967 was half of what it was in 1950. It wouldn't have mattered whether those riots happened or not. White people left for whites only suburbs, reducing the population and dooming the city. You can't maintain a city built for 1.8 million with half that number or less (now it's 1/3 but stabilizing).
What up doe! I also grew up in the D. I love my people, but sorry, I hate the weather. Too humid in the summer, too cold in the winter (but I do love the Fall). Always love getting some Buddy's!
What up doe! Yea if you can hang with the weather your bound to love it. Every winter Detroiters favorite saying is “This my last winter here” 😂😂😂
What Up. lil d
I was born and raised in Detroit. There is no place like it in the world!! True Michigander!!!!!
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Detroit is the most diverse city I have ever lived in.. There is some of everyone here.
The food, music, festivals, is always kick ass
Grew up in the D in the 80s. I used to love Coney Island and the people. I remember faygo pop and playing arcade at the corner stores too.
When I lived away from Detroit, I missed Faygo pop the most! Haha
I don't know about arcades but the Coney Islands are still there!
I tore up some Faygo Barely and COLA. My Local corner store carry's Faygo but orders the bubblegum flavors and not My COLA Red Barely. √ if the owner got my many request's by now. Last √ NO, so disappointed .I felt so detroit out here buying it.lol
I grew up there in the late 80's and early 90's.... I am in NC a lot. I miss it a lot. It is sad that a pandemic had to happen to lower the crime rate. Chili cheese fries are clutch.
Exactly Coney Islands Faygo pop in the arcade I grew up in Brightmoor
It's nice to hear some positivity when talking about Detroit. Also your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work!
Thanks my man, I appreciate that. We definitely need more of it, there’s a lot to love that gets over shadowed.
Detroit born and bred old school it’s very different now than eve 10 years old. I’ll never live there again (crime) but it will Always be home❤
Love the presentation in the video Mr. Butler! Easily one of the best descriptions of any city I’ve ever seen!
Thanks man, I really appreciate the feedback!
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I have NEVER had a manager let me off because it was Sunny
That’s bold, those are the best days. Lol
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Let’s meet up at mgm grand casino
Being from Cleveland, i feel like we’re in the same boat as Detroit really hahaha. Loved this video!! Clevelander’s are always supporting our sister city, on the shores of Lake Erie 🤟🏼
Thanks Edwin! Yep the larger Midwest cities all have a lot in common! Underdog USA!
You didn't mention the Windsor ballet. LOL! Toronto is 4 hours and so is Buffalo-Niagara! Also well worth the drive for a visit. Great video. Thank you!
Haha 😆 Here’s a man who know his Canadian sights! 😉
Definitely forgot about Niagara, also a great trip destination for proximity. Thanks!
You seem like an awesome dude. Tbh I don't know why I'm here cause I don't live in Detroit and I honestly don't want to buy a house in Detroit. I do wanna support you though so subbed
I tell you what, that means more than you know. I really appreciate the support!
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Same here! I want Detroit to win !
@@MissPamR Absolutely!!! I want to be excited to visit Detroit, I've only been to the airport🤷🏾♀️
I love how super honest this is, I'm originally from Detroit but lived in Westland most of my life, I just recently moved to FL but am planning on moving back in a few years and actually living in the city. I definitely miss Detroit and can't wait to come back!
But why? Lol
No, enjoy that sun. Detroit is the city of “Get out”
I am a native Detroiter. I still have family in the region. I left in the late 80's. Joining the Marine Corps. I've traveled to so many places. But I still enjoy sliding into Detroit to catch a Lions, Pistons, Red Wings or Tigers game. Dude was so honest. I think I'm going to put him on my contact list. Blessings!
I just flew back from Detroit. Coming from Florida, where most people are nice to just get an in and ask for stuff..in Detroit the people are so friendly. The 1st 2 or e times I was expecting the bs to follow a friendly encounter..it never happened..also no McDonald's, burger King, etc downtown..that I saw. I could easily live downtown..walk to sports events, restaurants, etc..my wife and I have wanted to dump south Florida for the D.
On the upside, I LOVE Downtown Detroit! So many new bistros, restaurants etc. I wish they would bring back the ethnic festivals at Hart Plaza! I really enjoyed those, and the FOOD!
Agreed! Hopefully we can have them in full swing next year!
Downtown does not count 2d person i told that im counting how many people says thay visited Detroit but only downtown
I miss those festivals too.
@@Genuinely_Holloway It does count.
Decades back this was dreamland for Mechanical engineers as San Francisco is now for IT engineers.
I can really believe it, the big 3 drove a ton of engineering jobs here.
Grew up in Detroit. Coney Island was the spot and we had multiple cars stolen. Went to Dewey as a kid. Great vibes!
I hope Detroit continues to climb.
Me also!
I'm from Anaheim, currently live in Dallas, and planning on moving to Detroit, so this was helpful! The Cons didn't scare me, but definitely helped me in the planning.
I love my city, Detroit is 🔥
Yes mam! And Its only getting better!
@@EdButlerDetroit fr. I love the restoration coming to the old train station. Can't wait to see it when it's finished. You still have to be careful in Detroit tho cause a lil bit ago my family member parked at a church once and came back with everyone inside gone
@@veryneff8411 so everyone in the car were killed or kidnapped?
I found your video incredibly helpful and honest! I currently live in California and I’m in the process of looking for homes in Michigan, it’s exciting but a little nerve wracking at the same time!
Same here. Hi crystal Nicole how are you doing with your family I hope you’re safe from the virus?
Detroit is great for entrepreneurs! I love it! Just get to know the community first and t
You'll be fine!
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I wish Detroit would utilize Belle Isle more. Put some restaurants, some bars, a nice river front walk or even some high rise apartments and bring back the zoo .
I wish they would also bring back boblo island where they would have the carnival/ festival. I believe I was born the year they closed it. 1991 right?
Goldmine
I agree with the zoo , but no high rise apts, or bars, keep it for the public, family reunions etc
Boblo was great. But belle isle needs to be left as a park. An easily accessible piece of nature in the city, for all of us.
I agree to a person from out of town Belle Isle looks forgotten. It just needs a refresh with some restaurants. I’d skip the bars or violence will follow.
Belle Isle is owned by the state now 🤷🏾♂️ the city doesn’t get a say in what happens there anymore
Another excellent and thorough video! I can relate very well. I was born and raised in Detroit, went to another state for college, lived in NYC most of my adult life and moved back to Michigan six years ago.
In MI, I’ve only lived in and around Detroit. Ditto to everything you pointed out re: the joys and pains of residing here. Having spent significant amounts of time elsewhere, I think Metro Detroit is great place to call home.
The cost of living, for example, is excellent here vs. other areas, particularly in and near major California cities in the NYC area. For that reason, I’m planning to buy a home near Detroit and just enjoy traveling to other places.
Thanks so much for putting a well-versed and fair spotlight on Motown!
Jeff I appreciate the feedback and sharing your story. Thanks for watching!
@@EdButlerDetroit You’re more than welcome! Thanks for the reply.
DPS does have 3 good highschool King,Cass and Renaissance but I currently attend King class of 22💛🖤
Crusader in the house. Class of 07 💪🏾
Hey Ed you pronounced Toronno right the first time.
Much appreciated!
Much appreciated Mahir from Toronto!
Haha love it! Thanks for watching Mahir!
Thank you for keeping it real.
Only way to do it! 🙌🏾
I really appreciate this video! It’s usually nothing but horrible reviews of Detroit, only Showing just a small percentage of it.
I appreciate that and your spot on. Hoping to shift the narrative one video at a time!
I can't wait till the day I can finally move back home. 313 is in my blood and will be till the day I die.
Love to hear it! ✊🏾
I moved to Sherwood Forest in 1969. I am raising my kids here now. I have never seen the neighborhood in such fine condition. Owners are renovating, the LGBTQ neighbors are fine custodians, they really become active in the social functions, and beautify their properties. The homes are now selling at $450-500k, and are built with high quality 1920's materials. Vintage oak floors, no drywall, only plaster. Doors are solid wood, these homes were built by auto executives 100 years ago. To build the equivalent homes today would cost a fortune. The neighborhood has very low crime, with 24 hour security patrol. Families come from all over to celebrate Halloween here, after all, Sherwood Forest is haunted. We also have wild deer, wild turkeys, chipmunks, robins, blue jays, squirrels, opossums, woodchucks, racoons, and rabbits. There are no stray dogs, but many roaming housecats. The new restaurants on Livernois have caused mice proliferation, but the cats eat them up, or bring the dead mice home as a gift.
Love to hear it! Hope you plan to keep that home in the family for generations to come. It’s going to be worth a fortune some day. 👍🏾
I'm a wealthy man, so I actually brought an old Crown Vic whenever I drive through the more seedy neighborhoods to visit my brother. He lives near the old Packard plant and when we were young we would explore it.
Nice, the area surrounding the packard plant is on the way back too!
When I visited back home in the DTW, I had a LIST of restaurants I wanted to eat at. Only got to 3-4 of them, but there's always a list of places to eat in Detroit.
I visited Detroit in 2017 and stayed at the Westin Book Cadillac. I never understood having two hot dog locations side by side at Michigan & Griswold. (Lafayette Coney & American Coney). Regardless, enjoyed my guilty pleasures 3 times that week.
Haha it’s a fierce rivalry going back almost 100 year! Doesn’t make much sense, but we are glad they are there. Lol
Very interesting video. Thanks for the heads up. I'm looking forward to hearing more and visiting. Thinking about buying some property there.
Thank you! Yea Detroit still has a ton of growing left to do, its appreciation is just going to keep rising!
I see you uploaded this video right before the "mild" winter turnt the hell up. 😂
Right! Mother nature, definitely watched this video, and had no chill! haha 😂
I love detroit weather, I been in Texas for 5 years and I go to detroit for a weather break.
$6000 FOR CAR INSURANCE ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?! HOLY SHIT NO WONDER EVERYONE LEFT, THATS 3X WHAT MINE IS!
It’s gotten a lot better in the last year, the governor passed legislation that has definitely lowered the average bill in the last year haha
this was very well done! you laid out many positives. In stating the negs you didn't go anger or blame just simple facts (roads and crime) Nice mention on the Belle Isle another big gem in our town! -- I think there is a mindset in our town that doesn't want to be a destination town just a great all-around place to be.
Really appreciate that Jared! Thanks for Watching!
If you want some good BBQ in Detroit, Vicky's on West Warren and Park's BBQ Hands Down the best BBQ and been around since the 70's
Thanks for being honest
Only way to be! Thanks
Very interesting Video !!! I always wanted to visit Detroit . And I'm going to do that this Summer ❣️
Thanks Sandra! I hope you enjoy your time here this Summer. It really is a great city, with a ton of new attractions emerging everyday!
@@EdButlerDetroit Thank you ! I'm excited . I think this City still has a lot of Charm
@@policeofficersandy8057 You would be 100% correct! :)
You will love it we are some of the realist people in the world so enjoy your time in Detroit downtown is the best place to visit in the Summer it's hype AF and we're not as bad as the media makes US out to be 💯
@@gradymorrrowjr37 I'm sure ! I love Chicago , most people told me Chicago is crap , before I visited 2 years ago and I love it 💖
Summer's here in Honolulu are not too hot either just right temperatures
The Detroit Riverfront looks sooo beautiful from Windsor. I'm very jealous lol
I’m in awe every time I go down there and look at it!
Ok he got his full, Mitten card at 1153 when he said we all go there at 19 to drink....damn brings me back!!!!
How are ubers and lifts in Detroit? Are they popular? Are they expensive? I’m moving to Detroit and don’t have a car so I’m curious!
They’re pretty readily available, not much surge pricing, so price generally usually depends on distance.
Welcome to the city!
@@EdButlerDetroit thank you for such a quick reply! Can’t wait to come explore 😋
Pray First
Just GET ARMED & TRAIN OFTEN ! Like ANYWHERE, “SITUATIONAL AWARENESS”
is a MUST !
Good podcast cuz .fr cuz Arnold!!!
Thanks cuz!
Yes sir,the worst roads I've ever rode on. My entire car dropped in one on the freeway when I was there. Over all I love the D though.
Man! Those potholes are no joke, especially if you catch one on the freeway!
You’ve never been to Pittsburgh, PA then 😂. We have potholes everywhere! Entire busses have caved into the streets! It’s because of the snow and the way they treat the streets! Michigan and PA are cheap AF!
I've never seen or heard of you before I tell you what you did a good story I like to hear you do some more I've been a lifelong resident and Detroit for over fifty years and I still love it it seems like it's getting I have good neighbors and I hope everything is going good for everybody and everybody try to make it to your next thing I'm all the time I miss all the Motown people they are always will be the rock stars of the city of Detroit take care hope to see you again dude what a good job you do thank you so much enjoyed it
I really appreciate that! Thank you for watching and being a great Ambassador for Detroit!
I grew up on Seven Mile & Livernois
Always lived on the Westside of the city!
Yes, the public schools are bad and always been overcrowded as far as I remember, but a lot great people came out of Detroit, car insurance is outrageous,
Summertime is my favorite time around city, Belle isle is nice, the museums are filled with such a rich history!
The public transportation is one of the worst, had to ride a few times when I had to wait to buy new cars when I got rear ended, or someone stripped my car etc.
I personally wouldn’t encourage people to move to Detroit as someone who lived here almost my whole life. You can get some nice homes here for a decent rate. I can tell you the good, the bad, and in between of Detroit. I personally like the North Rosedale Park area off of Grand River and Puritan areas by the Southfield Freeway. Sherwood Forest has your every huge house need, W Outer Drive has a lot of nice homes.
See that’s the thing man, man of us Detroiters can’t see the visions because we grew up here, and kind of feel like the D is always going to be the D.
I’m here to tell you brotha, 10-20 years from now the city is going to be the place to be. And everyone who doesn’t buy now will be kicking themselves that they didn’t. The city is changing, just a matter of home many of “us” will be along for the ride.
somer nights are the best and spring days time, A con is low opportunity so and it's also a pro because open markes to start new business with low compation
One correction. Detroit gets around 200 sunny days / year, which is about the national average. Other days are cloudy or mixed. It never crossed my mind until I lived in Socal. More sun is nice, but at the same time I miss the diversity and different experiences you get with changing weather.
Not sure where you got your stats from. Detroit is tied for the fewest sunny days in America (120) with Rochester, Buffalo and Cleveland. Thanks to the Great Lakes! Summers and early Falls are pretty nice, but outside the Mother's Day to Columbus Day window, it is pretty unpleasant.
i was thinking the same thing- but i would really question 200 sunny days . I remember going back to visit my parents when they were alive- and the sky was nearly almost milky - the narrator just said -over 200 cloudy days /year- and i am more with his estimate - it can get depressing some times
Would definitely love to move there for the techno
The birthplace!
Cool, video.
Youre the only person to talk about the insurance costs when making these types of videos.
Had to let the people know, it’s definitely something that needs to be factored in. Thanks!
@@EdButlerDetroit no doubt.
I use to live on 7mile and alcoy I was cool everyone went to school at vonsteuben and Osborne high.
that early turn up was real wen we were kids going to Canada
It was like the minor leagues, got us ready for the big game at 21 haha
Those days were priceless!
Coney island is the best! Love the chilli cheese fries. Grew up in suburb of Detroit but my Dad loved Detroit (he grew up there) and always took me there. Feel in love with it. People are so friendly there. Though driving down there sucks due to the roads.
I think I may have a chili cheese fry today because of this conversation lol Thanks for watching!
Which suburb
Ed, thank you so much for talking about the cultural diversity that you can find in the Metro Detroit area. I'm most likely moving there with my fiancee at some point, and as someone from LA, one of the most important things for me is being able to experience different cultures. Many real estate people focus on the amenities that you can get in places, but I value the ability to experience cultures more (esp when it's through food and markets). My fiancee is Syrian, so I love to experience the legacy of the Arab American population in Detroit, and it's nice to hear that there are many others! Cultural diversity is one of the strongest suits of any city in America, in my view!
That’s awesome Dan, thanks for sharing. It’s definitely an understated talking point about the Detroit Metro.
Not gonna get that much in the 👌
I live in Gwinnett Georgia
CLOSER TO L A DIVERSITY WISE
Check out Dearborn MI, right outside of Detroit for the Arab American experience here.
At least he was being sincere 😂😂 California is too damn dangerous, all those gangstaers from Los Angeles and all that , ain't nobody say nothin about that so I can say Detroit is almost the same thing. We're in the same boat 😂
detroits architecture (downtown buildings) are really impressive.
Weather was both a pro and con lol sooooo true. Interesting enough I often enjoy our winters too. We have those days and sometimes weeks that’s crazy but it’s nice. The city don’t mind throwing salt it’s the fixing the roads is the issue 🤷♀️
Hi great video great info about Detroit.
I considering moving to Detroit and i want to ask how long the winter last specially when it gets really cold.
Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate that, the winter starts around December and usually wraps up around mid to early March
You’re a super like-able fella :)
Thanks Nicole! I really appreciate that. ☺️
Now I know the meaning of making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
I have never heard that saying before until now! haha I appreciate it.
Every thing you said is the truth
Appreciate that! Just trying to be real.
@@EdButlerDetroit keep up the good work brother
Great video!! Appreciate you providing a realistic perspective on the city. East side Born and raised!
Yea I had to tell the real truth, but so much more to offer, than listed. East side baby! ✊🏾
Being a realtor in Detroit you may want to put away the Michigan shirt and buy a few from Wayne State and Detroit Mercy.😉
There is nothing like a Michigan summer. Best in the country
Your not wrong there!
Buddy’s Pizza on 6 mile and Conant, Mexican Village restaurant in Mexicantown. Roads are bad there. I grew up in Birmingham and Royal Oak.
Are you kidding me about Somers being pristine? The Summers were some of the most brutal humid nasty times that I spent there. The winters are even worse when it snows in feet and you can't get to the grocery store and the power's out as brutal dude.
So much going on and need a major change
Change is on the way!
Born & Raised in Southwest Detroit , really born on the East side my dad and mom and their parents from Black bottom neighborhood they lived on Congress 🇲🇽
When I was a kid in the 50’s I remember Great Lakes Barbeque…..think it was on Grand River…..best dry rub EVER…..!!…..remember when Belle Isle had a zoo…..my dads family lived in Windsor….take the bridge or the tunnel……
100% with the Pro #1 ... Oh and we love your intro too!
Thanks! I’ve been thinking about updating it, so glad to hear it’s still solid! 👍🏾
I live in the Woodbridge area, and I was born in Detroit...but Chicago still has Detroit on every area. They're trying to make Detroit a mini Chicago, but I don't know if that will ever happen. But yes we do have Belle Isle, while Chicago has the Lincoln Park Zoo....and so much more. Detroit has a lot of work to do.
Detroit is older than Chicago fam
We build 30 percent of America so please do not put us in Chi towns shadow
The Motor City is in its own league
@@andregreen6574 lol ok ...thanks
My grandma relative used live there they passed away
Sorry to hear that, yes the Detroit roots run deep for many!
How is the music scene in Detroit?
Some of the best music in the world of all types comes from and out of Detroit. Beginning with Motown music.
if the people are so great, how come the crime rate is so high, and none of them take care of their houses or their neighborhoods. Detroit is the people, and problems that detroit has come from the people of detroit. the high crime rate and corruption are not foisted onto detroit from on high.
You've obviously never been to Detroit! The housing stock in the city is unrivaled. People (owner occupied) take care of their property. Sorry Trumpster, you're mistaken.
@@geoffreyselvage1673 unfortunately I have been to Detroit. THATS the problem.
@@alexanderryan1176 And where do you currently live? So I can have a point of reference.
@@geoffreyselvage1673 I live in metro detroit. I have volunteered many a time cleaning up parks in detroit. I had a great aunt who lived her whole life in detroit because they refused to leave. The volunteering part was what finally turned me off to detroit. I would see tons of well intentioned metro detroiters come into detroit to clean up, and return a year later and it would be exactly what it was before. Nobody from detroit would ever help out, and would actually use the area and some of the lots next to the park to just dump their garbage. We even had to get rid of all the big rocks because kids take them and vandalize surrounding buildings with them. I am of course NOT talking about downton, midtown, corktown etc. etc. Mostly the west side.
@@alexanderryan1176 Thanks for your service, now please answer the question. Where do you live?? Please answer the question posed to you.
Coney island !! I move out of Detroit some years back. I can't get a good coney dog in PA.
They just aren't the same anywhere else! haha
My aunt, who was born in Detroit, always told me that who ever handles Detroit tourism department needs to say "You are getting 2 for 1". Visit Detroit and if you want a change of pace, you have Windsor next door.
100% she was correct!
Thinking on moving there soon. Glad for the tips. Might have to look you up if ever need a tour guide.
that's what's up bro,.
Detroit in the house great video ❤️❤️❤️
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Hi bro from cold Russia! Good chanel. I'm waiting for new videos about Detroit !
Dope vid bro never home but always repping. Man miss the Giant Slide day 😤✊
Appreciate that man, and yea RIP to the slide, but i don't miss the leg burns from it! lol
I'm from Detroit but left when I was 17 I'm now 70 but Detroit has fallen to a new low I don't think it will recover 🤔
Linda I think you may want to visit again soon, there are some amazing things happening, and the city is in a better place than it’s been in decades!
and that run was no joke to chene park
No lies detected there! Those stairs were crucial! lol
I used to load my big truck at Lawton and Buchanan.. and got robbed at Rosa Park/Michigan Ave at 1am..
Shit I’m over in Texas and I miss the food in Michigan. I think the cold weather makes people get creative with some comfort food
Downtown Detroit is very nice,there is always great musicians there,the Fox Theater is beautiful. .like any big city you just don't go wondering around..
You can wander around but just have common sense and awareness like anywhere else. Thanks for watching!
great job on my favorite city!
Thanks! Gotta love the D! 💪🏾
hi Ed ~ considering the big move from SEATTLE to theD, where I was born 67 years ago.. new sub thanks for the content #goTigers
Love to hear it, I’ll be sure to keep creating things that I hope will be helpful. Thanks! #GoTigers 🐯
Dont do it.
Please make a video about immigrants living in Detroit! I'm thinking about moving in with my wife and we'd like to know how's life there!
Lots of great areas around the area to move in. There’s bad areas too as with any major city. You just have to do your homework on the area that you’re interested in.