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  • REAL Detroit Pro's and Con's | Living In Detroit Michigan. Thinking about moving to Detroit? Thinking about moving out of Detroit?
    In this video I go into what I love about Detroit, and What I hate about Detroit. My personal experiences as a real estate agent who was also born and raised in Detroit.
    I give 5 pro's and 5 Con's on living in Detroit Michigan. I hope to answer the question that you may have "Should I Move To Detroit?"
    In This Video you will find:
    History of the people of Detroit Michigan
    Crime statistics in Detroit
    Auto Insurance issues of living in Detroit Michigan
    A list of some great restaurants to eat in Detroit as well as Downtown Detroit
    Public Transportation in Detroit
    Things to do in Detroit or Downtown Detroit
    Also Sprinkled in are some anecdotes from my child hood growing up in Detroit
    Follow up video coming soon, as Detroit has so much more to offer than I got to cover.
    If you're thinking of making a move to Metro Detroit, lets talk about how I can help make the transition easy for you!
    📞 Contact Ed Butler:
    📧 Email: Edgar@SoldByTheButler.com
    📱 Phone: 248 805 2554
    🌐 Website: www.SoldByTheButler.com
    Link to Book a Call: calendly.com/edbutler-realtor...
    👍 Connect with me on social media:
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  • @EdButlerDetroit
    @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +27

    I know I missed Some Things, What should be added to the next video?

    • @brianabutler4798
      @brianabutler4798 3 роки тому +1

      I would like to hear more about how real estate is doing?

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      @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!

    • @k.o.mr.makeitwet4202
      @k.o.mr.makeitwet4202 3 роки тому +1

      @abner bautista y u hate it? Im trying to transition back but been away for 17yrs.

    • @dreday3987
      @dreday3987 3 роки тому

      Why you talk like that

    • @cynthiabailey3714
      @cynthiabailey3714 3 роки тому

      please call me I'll be back this weekend and I need help

  • @drebone1986
    @drebone1986 2 роки тому +151

    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

    • @ddh2557
      @ddh2557 2 роки тому +4

      @Tgon Mwort yes

    • @kristhomas8295
      @kristhomas8295 2 роки тому +11

      @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.

    • @durango8882
      @durango8882 2 роки тому +4

      I grew up there and left, never looked back. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

    • @getrich1911
      @getrich1911 2 роки тому +1

      @@durango8882 you’re white

    • @getrich1911
      @getrich1911 2 роки тому

      Belle isle is for the ducks now

  • @brown_beauty7499
    @brown_beauty7499 2 роки тому +56

    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.

  • @marshallbaxter9231
    @marshallbaxter9231 2 роки тому +26

    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.

    • @Turshin
      @Turshin 2 роки тому +2

      My stepmom, born in 1959, is from the East side and she said she still remembers seeing the tanks rolling down her street. Crazy.

    • @boondockpaint
      @boondockpaint 2 роки тому +6

      Yep. And don't forget about white flight.

    • @VulcanLogic
      @VulcanLogic Рік тому

      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).

  • @DannyXXXXX
    @DannyXXXXX 2 роки тому +7

    $6000 FOR CAR INSURANCE ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?! HOLY SHIT NO WONDER EVERYONE LEFT, THATS 3X WHAT MINE IS!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому +3

      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

  • @pontifixmax
    @pontifixmax 3 роки тому +76

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +13

      That's awesome to hear, its definitely a cool city, that gets a bad wrap.

    • @TheMasterTelevision
      @TheMasterTelevision 3 роки тому +3

      Detroit's Architecture is stunning, its a shame some of it is being torn down for glass-and-concrete box buildings

    • @pontifixmax
      @pontifixmax 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheMasterTelevision yes I agree. Too many N.American cities have lost their soul to modern glass and steel designs. .

    • @loladee5338
      @loladee5338 2 роки тому +1

      I heard Detroit michigan is dangerous is it true too much drugs gangs homicide ?

    • @Chris_da_ruler
      @Chris_da_ruler 2 роки тому +2

      Downtown does not count

  • @justamaninTN
    @justamaninTN 3 роки тому +62

    The Mediterranean food is just incredible. Bucharest Grill, for starters.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +7

      Sheesh, I just read the word Bucharest and my mouth started watering haha 😂

    • @arabicmusiclady1428
      @arabicmusiclady1428 3 роки тому +5

      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.

    • @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine
      @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 3 роки тому +4

      I've traveled and lived in many states in the United States and I have to say that the food in Michigan is by far the best. No one else seems to know how to cook.

    • @arabicmusiclady1428
      @arabicmusiclady1428 3 роки тому +2

      @@KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 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.

    • @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine
      @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 3 роки тому +2

      @@arabicmusiclady1428 Yes, it is. I completely agree. There is no comparison with the middle eastern food in Detroit versus the middle eastern food in Arizona. Trying the hummus in Arizona, it was bland and disgusting. I have to go back to Detroit for real hummus and real food.

  • @Punkini
    @Punkini 3 роки тому +57

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +5

      So true, there is so much development happening in Detroit right before our eyes!

  • @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine
    @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 3 роки тому +73

    Michigan in general needs a better transit system that goes further into the suburbs running 30 minutes a day. Not everyone can drive but everyone wants to work.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +6

      Really good point and true, just don’t know how we get it done.

    • @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine
      @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 3 роки тому +2

      @@EdButlerDetroit I'm not sure either. I'd love to brainstorm and hear everyone's thoughts.

    • @regenoldgeorge1307
      @regenoldgeorge1307 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, I rode it to my Romulus Hotel and DFW . Saving Hundreds It was Free at the Time due to The Roña and It was Right On Time More Funds for HP's Happy Pizza's Pizzazz Wings and Ting's

    • @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine
      @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 3 роки тому +1

      @@regenoldgeorge1307 I have always wanted to try Happy's. Since I've moved to Colorado we don't have that out here and I'm having to cook everything myself. I am so glad to hear that Detroit is growing their transit system and coming up with the times. It's about time. I will always be a Deteoit girl no matter where I live.

    • @chehughes13
      @chehughes13 2 роки тому +5

      Been talked about for years.It was the people in the suburbs that were opposed because they didn't want the majority population to have such regular access to their neighbors. It only seems new to some people now because most of them are the people from the suburbs that have recently moved to the city and have clear enough space to deem it a convenient new idea.

  • @docdetroit99
    @docdetroit99 3 роки тому +28

    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!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +11

      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” 😂😂😂

    • @regenoldgeorge1307
      @regenoldgeorge1307 3 роки тому +2

      What Up. lil d

  • @DiceChickie
    @DiceChickie Рік тому +6

    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

  • @ThrivingwithOneil
    @ThrivingwithOneil 3 роки тому +44

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +5

      When I lived away from Detroit, I missed Faygo pop the most! Haha

    • @fisherlove11320q
      @fisherlove11320q 3 роки тому +2

      I don't know about arcades but the Coney Islands are still there!

    • @regenoldgeorge1307
      @regenoldgeorge1307 3 роки тому +2

      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

    • @Dreadtheday
      @Dreadtheday 3 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @commiesareevil3823
      @commiesareevil3823 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly Coney Islands Faygo pop in the arcade I grew up in Brightmoor

  • @ArrogantlyGabby
    @ArrogantlyGabby 3 роки тому +21

    I have NEVER had a manager let me off because it was Sunny

  • @latoshiaguffin6594
    @latoshiaguffin6594 11 місяців тому +2

    I was born and raised in Detroit. There is no place like it in the world!! True Michigander!!!!!

  • @Mr.King-1983
    @Mr.King-1983 3 роки тому +43

    It's nice to hear some positivity when talking about Detroit. Also your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks my man, I appreciate that. We definitely need more of it, there’s a lot to love that gets over shadowed.

    • @lindabenson1237
      @lindabenson1237 Рік тому

      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❤

  • @drebone1986
    @drebone1986 2 роки тому +12

    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

  • @paulmezhir8354
    @paulmezhir8354 3 роки тому +20

    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!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +5

      Haha 😆 Here’s a man who know his Canadian sights! 😉
      Definitely forgot about Niagara, also a great trip destination for proximity. Thanks!

  • @Mr_CigarJaxGuy
    @Mr_CigarJaxGuy 3 роки тому +11

    Love the presentation in the video Mr. Butler! Easily one of the best descriptions of any city I’ve ever seen!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks man, I really appreciate the feedback!

    • @rosimaura276
      @rosimaura276 2 роки тому

      Tradução português por favor

  • @RobertSpiller
    @RobertSpiller 2 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @Jacks.Outback
    @Jacks.Outback 3 роки тому +22

    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

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +5

      I tell you what, that means more than you know. I really appreciate the support!

    • @WWambition
      @WWambition 2 роки тому

      💯

    • @MissPamR
      @MissPamR 2 роки тому +2

      Same here! I want Detroit to win !

    • @carmensandiego223
      @carmensandiego223 2 роки тому

      @@MissPamR Absolutely!!! I want to be excited to visit Detroit, I've only been to the airport🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @Richdadful
    @Richdadful 3 роки тому +15

    Decades back this was dreamland for Mechanical engineers as San Francisco is now for IT engineers.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +3

      I can really believe it, the big 3 drove a ton of engineering jobs here.

  • @NichelleWomack
    @NichelleWomack 3 роки тому +5

    Very interesting video. Thanks for the heads up. I'm looking forward to hearing more and visiting. Thinking about buying some property there.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yea Detroit still has a ton of growing left to do, its appreciation is just going to keep rising!

  • @crystalnicholehart7010
    @crystalnicholehart7010 2 роки тому +9

    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!

    • @andychris7647
      @andychris7647 2 роки тому

      Same here. Hi crystal Nicole how are you doing with your family I hope you’re safe from the virus?

  • @nikkiheartsyou4
    @nikkiheartsyou4 2 роки тому +8

    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!

    • @Aardappelpuree2
      @Aardappelpuree2 2 роки тому

      But why? Lol

    • @ryanl775
      @ryanl775 Рік тому

      No, enjoy that sun. Detroit is the city of “Get out”

    • @derricklockhart9650
      @derricklockhart9650 8 місяців тому

      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!

  • @mikevarga6742
    @mikevarga6742 Рік тому +7

    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.

  • @EmperorOfSomething
    @EmperorOfSomething 3 роки тому +9

    I see you uploaded this video right before the "mild" winter turnt the hell up. 😂

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +4

      Right! Mother nature, definitely watched this video, and had no chill! haha 😂

  • @mpgraf
    @mpgraf 2 роки тому +1

    very straight, good job!!!! i love the "canada light" for windsor! so true!!!!!!

  • @edwinmadrigal7652
    @edwinmadrigal7652 Рік тому +4

    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 🤟🏼

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  Рік тому

      Thanks Edwin! Yep the larger Midwest cities all have a lot in common! Underdog USA!

  • @EventHorizon_Alex
    @EventHorizon_Alex 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @sociologynut8033
    @sociologynut8033 2 роки тому +9

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому +1

      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. 👍🏾

  • @fisherlove11320q
    @fisherlove11320q 3 роки тому +33

    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!

  • @TinaBinaSouthwest
    @TinaBinaSouthwest 3 роки тому +21

    I love my city, Detroit is 🔥

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +2

      Yes mam! And Its only getting better!

    • @veryneff8411
      @veryneff8411 3 роки тому +1

      @@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

    • @navyseal1689
      @navyseal1689 2 роки тому +1

      @@veryneff8411 so everyone in the car were killed or kidnapped?

  • @lenyiengbogbara2909
    @lenyiengbogbara2909 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!! Appreciate you providing a realistic perspective on the city. East side Born and raised!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому

      Yea I had to tell the real truth, but so much more to offer, than listed. East side baby! ✊🏾

  • @keasytheresyndicator9407
    @keasytheresyndicator9407 3 роки тому +1

    Dope vid bro never home but always repping. Man miss the Giant Slide day 😤✊

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      Appreciate that man, and yea RIP to the slide, but i don't miss the leg burns from it! lol

  • @icyflame2564
    @icyflame2564 2 роки тому +2

    I really appreciate this video! It’s usually nothing but horrible reviews of Detroit, only Showing just a small percentage of it.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому

      I appreciate that and your spot on. Hoping to shift the narrative one video at a time!

  • @JeffTheGent
    @JeffTheGent Рік тому +3

    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!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  Рік тому

      Jeff I appreciate the feedback and sharing your story. Thanks for watching!

    • @JeffTheGent
      @JeffTheGent Рік тому

      @@EdButlerDetroit You’re more than welcome! Thanks for the reply.

  • @ThrivingwithOneil
    @ThrivingwithOneil Рік тому +3

    Grew up in Detroit. Coney Island was the spot and we had multiple cars stolen. Went to Dewey as a kid. Great vibes!

  • @DetailxpertsNet1
    @DetailxpertsNet1 3 роки тому +1

    100% with the Pro #1 ... Oh and we love your intro too!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I’ve been thinking about updating it, so glad to hear it’s still solid! 👍🏾

  • @tracktoysracing
    @tracktoysracing 3 роки тому +10

    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.

  • @jacobmoore8655
    @jacobmoore8655 3 роки тому +9

    DPS does have 3 good highschool King,Cass and Renaissance but I currently attend King class of 22💛🖤

  • @alexanderryan1176
    @alexanderryan1176 2 роки тому +8

    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.

    • @geoffreyselvage1673
      @geoffreyselvage1673 2 роки тому

      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.

    • @alexanderryan1176
      @alexanderryan1176 2 роки тому +3

      @@geoffreyselvage1673 unfortunately I have been to Detroit. THATS the problem.

    • @geoffreyselvage1673
      @geoffreyselvage1673 2 роки тому

      @@alexanderryan1176 And where do you currently live? So I can have a point of reference.

    • @alexanderryan1176
      @alexanderryan1176 2 роки тому +3

      @@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.

    • @geoffreyselvage1673
      @geoffreyselvage1673 2 роки тому

      @@alexanderryan1176 Thanks for your service, now please answer the question. Where do you live?? Please answer the question posed to you.

  • @datboi_leroy313
    @datboi_leroy313 3 роки тому +32

    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?

    • @WWambition
      @WWambition 2 роки тому

      Goldmine

    • @midwestjay9459
      @midwestjay9459 2 роки тому +12

      I agree with the zoo , but no high rise apts, or bars, keep it for the public, family reunions etc

    • @Murderbot2000
      @Murderbot2000 2 роки тому +4

      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.

    • @edlee2336
      @edlee2336 2 роки тому +3

      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.

    • @antoinemoorman5754
      @antoinemoorman5754 2 роки тому +2

      Belle Isle is owned by the state now 🤷🏾‍♂️ the city doesn’t get a say in what happens there anymore

  • @mahirhaque1801
    @mahirhaque1801 Рік тому +1

    Hey Ed you pronounced Toronno right the first time.
    Much appreciated!
    Much appreciated Mahir from Toronto!

  • @jlrthebassplayer
    @jlrthebassplayer Рік тому +3

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  Рік тому

      Really appreciate that Jared! Thanks for Watching!

  • @jonny_gage
    @jonny_gage 2 роки тому +8

    Detroit is great for entrepreneurs! I love it! Just get to know the community first and t
    You'll be fine!

  • @MrsJTheOAM
    @MrsJTheOAM 3 роки тому +9

    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

  • @Cutelilvoice
    @Cutelilvoice 2 роки тому +2

    Detroit in the house great video ❤️❤️❤️

  • @WWambition
    @WWambition 2 роки тому +1

    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 🤷‍♀️

  • @MobileRecords98
    @MobileRecords98 2 роки тому +9

    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 😂

  • @policeofficersandy8057
    @policeofficersandy8057 3 роки тому +7

    Very interesting Video !!! I always wanted to visit Detroit . And I'm going to do that this Summer ❣️

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      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!

    • @policeofficersandy8057
      @policeofficersandy8057 3 роки тому +1

      @@EdButlerDetroit Thank you ! I'm excited . I think this City still has a lot of Charm

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +2

      @@policeofficersandy8057 You would be 100% correct! :)

    • @gradymorrrowjr37
      @gradymorrrowjr37 3 роки тому +3

      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 💯

    • @policeofficersandy8057
      @policeofficersandy8057 3 роки тому +1

      @@gradymorrrowjr37 I'm sure ! I love Chicago , most people told me Chicago is crap , before I visited 2 years ago and I love it 💖

  • @coreymason9359
    @coreymason9359 2 роки тому +1

    Cool, video.

  • @davidcarter3830
    @davidcarter3830 3 роки тому +4

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому

      Nice, the area surrounding the packard plant is on the way back too!

  • @loopbasedzero
    @loopbasedzero 3 роки тому +1

    great job on my favorite city!

  • @othiq1077
    @othiq1077 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      I think I may have a chili cheese fry today because of this conversation lol Thanks for watching!

    • @peteclemenza1096
      @peteclemenza1096 3 роки тому

      Which suburb

  • @MrRtcrockett
    @MrRtcrockett 2 роки тому +6

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому

      Haha it’s a fierce rivalry going back almost 100 year! Doesn’t make much sense, but we are glad they are there. Lol

  • @tdevianc679
    @tdevianc679 3 роки тому +6

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @Sugabush2281
    @Sugabush2281 Рік тому +1

    Ok he got his full, Mitten card at 1153 when he said we all go there at 19 to drink....damn brings me back!!!!

  • @nicolebeauchamp9571
    @nicolebeauchamp9571 3 роки тому +6

    You’re a super like-able fella :)

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому

      Thanks Nicole! I really appreciate that. ☺️

  • @pou618
    @pou618 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for being honest

  • @wildwind9660
    @wildwind9660 3 роки тому +1

    Hi bro from cold Russia! Good chanel. I'm waiting for new videos about Detroit !

  • @tonyas8872
    @tonyas8872 2 роки тому +2

    I love detroit weather, I been in Texas for 5 years and I go to detroit for a weather break.

  • @tedwitus
    @tedwitus 3 роки тому +3

    hi Ed ~ considering the big move from SEATTLE to theD, where I was born 67 years ago.. new sub thanks for the content #goTigers

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому

      Love to hear it, I’ll be sure to keep creating things that I hope will be helpful. Thanks! #GoTigers 🐯

    • @mrquestion8398
      @mrquestion8398 3 роки тому

      Dont do it.

  • @artangulo4550
    @artangulo4550 Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  Рік тому

      I appreciate that, the winter starts around December and usually wraps up around mid to early March

  • @silfernandez3048
    @silfernandez3048 3 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @JordanA101
    @JordanA101 3 роки тому +8

    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.

    • @jdhjimbo
      @jdhjimbo 3 роки тому +4

      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.

    • @pjpredhomme7699
      @pjpredhomme7699 2 роки тому +1

      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

  • @keasytheresyndicator9407
    @keasytheresyndicator9407 3 роки тому +7

    that early turn up was real wen we were kids going to Canada

  • @dandiaz19934
    @dandiaz19934 2 роки тому +12

    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!

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому +3

      That’s awesome Dan, thanks for sharing. It’s definitely an understated talking point about the Detroit Metro.

    • @gemneyetwin6248
      @gemneyetwin6248 2 роки тому

      Not gonna get that much in the 👌
      I live in Gwinnett Georgia
      CLOSER TO L A DIVERSITY WISE

    • @bilalc4415
      @bilalc4415 Рік тому

      Check out Dearborn MI, right outside of Detroit for the Arab American experience here.

  • @bigmal2759
    @bigmal2759 3 роки тому +10

    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.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +2

      Man! Those potholes are no joke, especially if you catch one on the freeway!

    • @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine
      @KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine 3 роки тому +1

      Wow... another reason to not go back. So far the only reason I guess that I'm wanting to go back is the cultural diversity and the food!

    • @bobbijo3639
      @bobbijo3639 2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @alanaugusta3758
    @alanaugusta3758 11 місяців тому +1

    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

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  11 місяців тому

      I really appreciate that! Thank you for watching and being a great Ambassador for Detroit!

  • @BritneyWaldron
    @BritneyWaldron Рік тому +1

    The Detroit Riverfront looks sooo beautiful from Windsor. I'm very jealous lol

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  Рік тому

      I’m in awe every time I go down there and look at it!

  • @kerrylee4633
    @kerrylee4633 2 роки тому +3

    Being a realtor in Detroit you may want to put away the Michigan shirt and buy a few from Wayne State and Detroit Mercy.😉

  • @door2416
    @door2416 3 роки тому +7

    Now I know the meaning of making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      I have never heard that saying before until now! haha I appreciate it.

  • @trevorstepoo8838
    @trevorstepoo8838 2 роки тому +1

    Summer's here in Honolulu are not too hot either just right temperatures

  • @thetrainguy1
    @thetrainguy1 Рік тому +2

    I hope Detroit continues to climb.

  • @DannyXXXXX
    @DannyXXXXX 2 роки тому +4

    Indianapolis has the worst potholes in America. Detroit is definitely up there tho. Indianapolis is also built for driving, really easy to get to anywhere in the city in no time, BUT as you said, THE POTHOLES. Even in the richest neighborhoods in the city, massive potholes and they never actually redo the roads.

  • @Turshin
    @Turshin 2 роки тому +3

    Youre the only person to talk about the insurance costs when making these types of videos.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  2 роки тому +1

      Had to let the people know, it’s definitely something that needs to be factored in. Thanks!

    • @Turshin
      @Turshin 2 роки тому

      @@EdButlerDetroit no doubt.

  • @DMD96
    @DMD96 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @CarlosRamirez-we8zi
    @CarlosRamirez-we8zi 3 роки тому +1

    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 🇲🇽

  • @sirsyncalot9147
    @sirsyncalot9147 Рік тому +1

    Would definitely love to move there for the techno

  • @kishaarethapaul7629
    @kishaarethapaul7629 2 роки тому +2

    Thinking on moving there soon. Glad for the tips. Might have to look you up if ever need a tour guide.

  • @charlesgray6149
    @charlesgray6149 2 роки тому +1

    that's what's up bro,.

  • @davidoverholt251
    @davidoverholt251 2 роки тому +7

    So right, the Motor City has all types of hard working Americans that can do the job! I want to see Detroit move back to the number 1 car capital of the world. Bring back the tech parts and cars that went overseas and to Mexico! We can make it here and cut the supply chain down to nothing! Detroit and the Great Lakes work force can adapt to new technology and meet your needs America! Time to pass the great deal of 2021 and have congress pass our info structure bill like Ike did in the 1950's! (think about what our nation would be if we did not have our great interstate travel system)!
    I need to stop! However, I thank Ed Butler for posting the good, bad, ugly of Detroit today! Beautiful city, great people, we just need jobs to support our great lakes families!

  • @infoguy1978
    @infoguy1978 2 роки тому +2

    detroits architecture (downtown buildings) are really impressive.

  • @benoitmartineau5802
    @benoitmartineau5802 3 роки тому

    Love your videos man i am from Windsor ontario not far from Detroit

  • @charlesgray6149
    @charlesgray6149 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @leonardosochacki3773
    @leonardosochacki3773 3 роки тому +3

    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!

    • @Mark-oy1wv
      @Mark-oy1wv 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @26nurhakim
    @26nurhakim 2 роки тому

    Subscribed.

  • @markproulx1472
    @markproulx1472 Рік тому +2

    I wish that I could wave a magic wand and rejuvenate the schools because they’re the key to a better future for the city.

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  Рік тому

      Now that definitely is a key factor for sure, but at least the suburbs have some of the top schools in the country.

  • @commiesareevil3823
    @commiesareevil3823 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @thebestchannel5456
    @thebestchannel5456 2 роки тому +5

    Not having a mass transit system in Detroit or a subway was backwards I mean you're called the Motor City and that should mean having the best state of the transportation system in the World.🙄🤷‍♀️

  • @dreday3987
    @dreday3987 3 роки тому +6

    Every thing you said is the truth

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      Appreciate that! Just trying to be real.

    • @dreday3987
      @dreday3987 3 роки тому +2

      @@EdButlerDetroit keep up the good work brother

  • @up-uw4op
    @up-uw4op 3 роки тому +3

    Roads are bad all over michigan including the UP where I'm at. Car insurance is high for everyone in michigan. 4 times higher than what it was when I lived in wisconsin. Still like michigan way better than wisconsin though.

  • @marcymoir3389
    @marcymoir3389 Рік тому

    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……

  • @Jnealt12
    @Jnealt12 3 роки тому +2

    I want to visit your city mehn, a pretty girl from Detroit stole my heart and I’m coming over this summer to see her 😊

  • @ruployngam8891
    @ruployngam8891 2 роки тому +1

    I use to live on 7mile and alcoy I was cool everyone went to school at vonsteuben and Osborne high.

  • @keasytheresyndicator9407
    @keasytheresyndicator9407 3 роки тому +3

    and that run was no joke to chene park

    • @EdButlerDetroit
      @EdButlerDetroit  3 роки тому +1

      No lies detected there! Those stairs were crucial! lol

  • @sqlsmarty4325
    @sqlsmarty4325 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @sweetoneloves6811
    @sweetoneloves6811 2 роки тому +2

    I was born in Detroit, left there when I was 13, and raised in Los Angeles California. When you talk about crime, Hell, crime is here in Cali and it is high. I was in Detroit just before the covid hit. Visiting family, omg, it was in November and I almost froze, my toes were aching LOL it was so cold. When I left Los Angeles in November it was 95 degrees HOT! arriving at Metropolitian airport IN DETROIT, I became A FREEZE POP IN A SPLIT SECOND. My Calif Swag froze LOL. I met the nicest people in Detroit, I partied like a rock star with DETROITERS we PARITIED dammit. The next time I visit Detroit will be in the summer, still a Detroit girl, but I have a Cali Swag. Omg, I forgot what zero-degree weather feels like. 😄

  • @lindsayslifecafe7569
    @lindsayslifecafe7569 11 місяців тому +1

    There is nothing like a Michigan summer. Best in the country

  • @macwiller2105
    @macwiller2105 3 роки тому +1

    I used to load my big truck at Lawton and Buchanan.. and got robbed at Rosa Park/Michigan Ave at 1am..