I think it’s pretty obvious from the blog that I’m an avid reader. I love books. I almost always have one with me because you never know when you’re going to be stuck waiting somewhere. These are real books – not digital ones, I need to feel the paper between my fingers. When I read … More Pages On Livernois
A couple years ago my office went to The Parade Company for a staff meeting. I hadn’t been to the parade in years and it was fascinating to see everything up close. The warehouse displays dozens of floats that are used each year and visitors can get a preview of the latest additions as … More The Detroit Parade Company
Last week I attended the 40th Anniversary Membership Dinner for the United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC). It’s an organization I’ve been familiar with for a number of years, but the evening really emphasized to me the significance of the UCHC’s work. The UCHC is a premier non-profit organization helping Detroit residents (homeowners and renters) remain … More United Community Housing Coalition
This weekend Danny and I discovered a new ‘favorite thing’: Bon Bon Bon in Hamtramck. Yes, Hamtramck and not Detroit. However, the 2.089 sq miles that make up Hamtramck are located within the boundaries of Detroit; therefore, I’m going to say it counts. Hamtramck will be explored more at a later date but today’s post … More Bon Bon Bon
Another house we saw on the University District tour was Gilda Radner’s childhood home. Radner an original cast member on SNL. Unlike most homes in the UD this one is unoccupied but it’s a beautiful house and I’m sure someone will purchase it for renovation. As far as the weekend go this one is action … More Happy Friday!
The University District is a signature Detroit neighborhood known for its ornate single family homes and strong community. Like all neighborhoods in the country, the UD suffered from depressed home values and foreclosures during the housing crisis. In 2010, I briefly considered buying a house and I fell in love with a listing in the … More The University District
A couple weekends ago Nicole Curtis (aka the Rehab Addict from the DIY Network) announced that she was opening her latest Detroit project to the public for a ‘before’ look. The house is located close to Belle Isle and was purchased through the Detroit auction. She gave 24 hour notice and over 600 people showed … More Rehab Addict Sneak Peek
Yesterday I discovered Detroit’s best kept secret. There are nice neighborhoods in the city but even the most popularly promoted (Corktown, the Villages and Woodbridge) are far from perfect. They have a street or two of nice homes but the next street will be abandoned. The unfortunate trend in the city was something I took … More Grandmont Rosedale Community
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