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Old 07-23-2009, 03:26 PM
 
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Hi All,

I've read many forums on this site, great posts so far.

I have a couple ideas but I still need help looking for a place to live.

I work in the middle of Southfield and am going to be out on my own here soon, sadly.

I'm looking for the following in a location :
-Safe - I really would like a safe area, I used to live in a quiet neighborhood and would feel comfortable there.
-Distance - I would like a reasonable drive, within 20 minutes or so from southfield.
-Shopping - I would like to be close to groceries, department stores, I'm sure this goes without saying but just thought I should throw that out there.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Al
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Old 07-23-2009, 08:59 PM
 
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I would look in Oakland County, but outside of Southfield. Southfield, while not a slum or anything, isn't very desirable, and has some problems with decay, mediocre schools, high taxes, and corruption.
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Old 07-24-2009, 06:46 AM
 
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I'd definitely be looking at the Novi area, possibly South Lyon as well.

Perfectly reasonable, safe, new neighborhoods. Depending on where you're at you'll be within just a few minutes of everything at Twelve Oaks Mall (and I mean just about everything shopping-wise).

15-20 minutes into Southfield. No more than 30 even at peak rush-hour (which seems almost non-existant nowadays anyway).
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:52 AM
 
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Thanks with the replies. I have a couple more questions about Novi.

How much is it to rent a 1/2 br apt or buy a decent house in novi? As I said it would be just me, so I have a fixed income- im a bit worried since the average salary was around 78k and i make about 25k less than this

osito - thats why i plan on not moving to southfield - i like to work here, dont think i would like to live here

thanks again
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Old 07-28-2009, 08:36 AM
 
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You may also like Farmington Hills. There are some nice apts on Haggerty between 13 and 14. You are close to the mall and M-5. There are restaurants near,Target,and grocery. I think in Novi or near areas a 1 or 2 bedroom would be like 700-850 a month. It depends on the time of year you move and specials.
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