Notes From the Neighborhood

Detroit 101: The No-BS Guide to Moving to the Motor City

So, you’re thinking about moving to Detroit. Welcome to the club. I’ve lived here long enough to know that this city never fits neatly into the boxes people try to put it in. It’s not just a "comeback story," and it’s definitely not the post-apocalyptic wasteland you see in old movies. It’s a bold,

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The City Beneath the City: What Detroit’s Salt Mines Mean for Your Property

  If you’ve lived in Detroit for more than five minutes, you know this city has layers. We’ve got the history, the music, the comeback stories, and the best Coney dogs in the world. But there’s a layer most people completely forget about: one that sits about 1,200 feet directly beneath our feet. Wel

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The Detroit Insurance Hustle: Home, Auto, and Everything In Between

So, you’ve decided to make the move. You’ve been scrolling through Zillow, you’ve fallen in love with a Tudor in University District or a fixer-upper in East English Village, and you’re ready to close the deal. Buying a house in Detroit is one of the most exciting things you can do, the architecture

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