Rosedale Park in Northwest Detroit has an exceptional housing stock comparable, if not better [[dare I say it), than the Pointes. Most are built in the 20-30's, and just having looked at a realtor list in the middle of february, there are at least 35 listed below the $130K mark, and shockingly, several below $50. I know it wasn't on your list of choices, but it's often overlooked and is quite a gem.