Moving to East English Village

**scottn55** · July-06-12, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by p69rrh51

Actually by far the NUMBER ONE reason many will not buy in the cty! In fact when I discuss homes in the city its usually the ONLY reason ever brought up as a deal braker!! Also everyone I know who has lived in the city moved IMMEDIATELY once the oldest child turned 4 to areas with good schools.

It is definitely a concern for me. Private/parochial school isn't cheap and could easily negate any savings from the relatively inexpensive housing in EEV. I'm guessing the cost of my home and auto insurance policies will double although I haven't actually consulted my agent about that yet.

**p69rrh51** · July-06-12, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by scottn55

It is definitely a concern for me. Private/parochial school isn't cheap and could easily negate any savings from the relatively inexpensive housing in EEV. I'm guessing the cost of my home and auto insurance policies will double although I haven't actually consulted my agent about that yet.

I know your budget is better served by the homes in EEV, the insurance rate difference and school system will probably more than make up for purchasing a smaller home. Also the streets between Mack Avenue and Charlevoix running from Fisher Rd. to Outer Drive are very similar to EEV and somewhat more affordable than the homes just one block closer to E. Jefferson.

**mwilbert** · July-06-12, 02:52 PM

I don't agree with the people who think it is some kind of horrible crime to raise kids in the city, but if you have kids [[and think you are going to have to use private/parochial schools to educate them) it is unlikely you are going to find that it is cheaper to live in town, especially with interest rates as low as they are now.

Of course I know many people who live in the suburbs and still send their kids to private/parochial schools, so you have to consider what you would be doing if you lived elsewhere.

**p69rrh51** · July-06-12, 03:07 PM

[QUOTE=mwilbert;329348]I don't agree with the people who think it is some kind of horrible crime to raise kids in the city

I think most people do not think so either but schools will always be the biggest stumbling block to Detroit moving forward.

**scottn55** · July-06-12, 07:29 PM

[QUOTE=p69rrh51;329353]

Originally Posted by mwilbert

I don't agree with the people who think it is some kind of horrible crime to raise kids in the city

I think most people do not think so either but schools will always be the biggest stumbling block to Detroit moving forward.

What a difference a block makes... if I were to move to GP I would likely send my child to public schools. But to be clear the less expensive housing is not my only reason for considering EEV. By all accounts the people who live there are awesome and help foster a genuine neighborhood environment. My own [[limited) experiences in the neighborhood tend to reinforce that. So there are certainly some intangibles that come into play. Grosse Pointe is beautiful as well, and I've spent a LOT more time there than I have in EEV. You know what's crazy though? The same guy has lived next door to my aunt and uncle for 25 years and I've never seen the man much less spoken to him. I'm not sure that my cousins even know his name!

**mwilbert** · July-06-12, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by scottn55

. But to be clear the less expensive housing is not my only reason for considering EEV. By all accounts the people who live there are awesome and help foster a genuine neighborhood environment.

In my opinion, that is a much better basis on which to decide where to live. But you are wise to be thinking about the practical issues as well.