Why Move to Detroit: Interview by Brittany

We have so much love for the city of Detroit, and so do the people that live there. If you’re considering moving, you may be wondering why you should put Detroit on the list of potential destinations.

Follow along in our latest video blog series as we ask the city’s residents the very same question,

“Why move to Detroit?”

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If you live in Detroit, why do you think people should move to Detroit? What is your favorite thing about the Motor City? Let us know below in the comment’s section!

–Brittany

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