How to Approach the Detroit Real Estate Market

Taxes: One of the results of tough economic times in the city is high tax rates. Before purchasing a property, be sure to investigate the taxes and factor that into your decision.

 

Commute: Although commuting around the metropolitan Detroit area is relatively easy, consider the length of the commute and the condition of the road you will be traveling in your decision. Weather also is a factor in commuting during Michigan winters, which can be tough.

 

Schools: Many Detroit suburbs have excellent school systems that have gained national recognition for their efforts. You can find schools with a small-town feel, as well as schools with broad ethnic diversity represented.

 

The Detroit Almanac: 300 years of life in the Motor City, by the Detroit Free Press, editors Peter Gavrilovich and Bill McGraw

 

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