2007-09-18 10:03:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Detroit
Metro Detroit is a very large land mass, What city in the metro area are you working in? It would help so I can find a good spot close to work and in a good neighborhood with a lot to offer.
2007-09-19 02:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by G Detroit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metro Detroit implies that you will be in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb county.
Honestly I would start at an amerisuite or execusuite place until you get a better lay for the land.
Michiganders are funny people and as an attorney its all about socialization-for instance if you are working in Birmingham and you get a place in Downtown Detroit some of your colleagues may refuse your invitations to socialize because they dont like the city. If you are downtown but most of your colleagues live in Plymouth, Canton area they will not want to drive to socialize with you. If you work in Plymouth but get a place in Troy-the issue will be the same.
In your line of work socialization is a big deal so I would wait before I commit to anything as 1 yr leases are the norm in these parts with more exclusive areas demanding 3-4 year leases due to the housing slump here.
Either way once you know what the lay of the land is you will be best able to pick an ideal housing situation. you may also want to check out these websites once you know what you area you are looking to move into for leasing & buying options.
http://www.homepages.com
http://www.moveinmichigan.com
http://www.remax.com
The other person was right too-commuting might impact you as well unless you can accomplish relaxation during the ride.
PS Livonia would not be my first choice-they are stress free after the commute, LOL. My personal picks for cities...Detroit, Novi, Canton, Birmingham and Bloomfield but again do your homework.
Hope this helps!
2007-09-19 04:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by msijg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the motor vehicle industry and wellbeing care are the two massive ones in Metro Detroit. while you're into any variety of computer paintings (different than for motor vehicle engineering), social centers, coaching, merchandising, merchandising...seem someplace else. The job marketplace is interior the dumps perfect now. industry remaining down left and proper interior the state. Unemployment is maximum interior the country. As is foreclosure on properties. gives you a concept of how undesirable issues are and how issues can turn bitter whilst a state's economic gadget relies upon on one industry (vehicle). shifting to Michigan for paintings? except you have a good gig coated up and have family individuals right here, do no longer DO IT. individuals are leaving at a checklist p.c... The economic gadget will turn around...that is merely going to be an prolonged haul. And with the inhabitants dwindling at a checklist p.c.., meaning much less in Federal money. So...the rebound ought to take even longer.
2016-10-19 00:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antoine F has the right answer.
Whenever you move to a new town, it will take you awhile to get a feel for the place; hence it is a good idea to live close to your gig.
For example, getting a place in Royal Oak, but working downtown will require two hours a day sitting in a car. You need to concentrate on work, not commuting.
I think you need to edit your question, and let us know where your office is located.
Better info will lead to better advice.
2007-09-19 03:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by bill s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Troy
Shelby Twp
Sterling Heights
Rochester Hills
Macomb Twp
Royal Oak
Clinton Twp or
Washington Twp
2007-09-22 02:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My brother is also a lawyer and worked in Detroit last year. He lived downtown on Woodward and liked it, but Royal Oak was the other area he looked at. I think it's only a 15-20 minute drive from downtown.
2007-09-20 05:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by cmruland 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best advice I can give you is live as close to work as possible. You really want to stay off of the expressways. If you're working on the "east side" Royal Oak is nice. If it is on the "west side" Canton and Novi are nice and if it is Down River, Brownstown is decent. Other than that, stay off 696, and 75 during rush hour.
2007-09-19 02:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Stuey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what type of person you are. If you are a urban person who like to be around people, food, and entertainment then Detroit..Downtown Detroit would be your best bet. With casinos, restaurants, bars, etc. you will have lots of places to entertain yourself and guest when they visit. Also, many residents downtown are professionals who don't like to sit at home all day, and have a life that just consit of commuting to and from work.
If you don't mind stores, including gas stations, closing at 9p and want to live around a mall and shopping, as well as affleuent people, then Novi is great.
But if your young....Downtown Detroit would be your best bet.
2007-09-21 19:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by Christian G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on where you're posted, lots of good options right now for people moving into Michigan. (I hate to say it, but we're tops in terms of foreclosures, so you may even be able to buy in instead of just renting...)
I can vouch for Ann Arbor as a great place to live. Livonia was named one of the "lowest stress places in the US" by some newsmagazine and it's closer to Detroit if that's where you're working.
2007-09-18 13:20:34 · answer #9 · answered by Jello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Grosse Ile, and its not too far from here at all. Wyandotte would be a good place to live. Only takes about 15 minutes to get from wyandotte to downtown Detroit. Good luck.
2007-09-19 08:00:48 · answer #10 · answered by prenatalpastry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋