When looking for something to do when taking a break from searching Metro Detroit Michigan real estate look no further than Hines Parks and Hines Drive.

Hines Parkway winds through a series of parks from Northville to Dearborn.  It was designed as a flood plain for the Middle Rouge river.  So when it rains Hines parkway is closed down.  Here is one of the parks that is located in Livonia Michigan.

SUMAC POINTE ON NEWBURGH LAKE IN LIVONIA MICHIGAN

The park is located just west of Newburgh Rd Between Plymouth Rd and Ann Arbor Trail.  You enter the park right off Hines Drive.   

Newburgh Lake which was formed by dam is now an area to paddle boat, kayak, canoe, and fish.  Sumac Pointe is a great place to relax with the family, picnic, or stick a pole in the water. 

There is a very nice play area for the kids.  Swings, slides that are kept up and very nice.  You can barbecue and there is even a covered area in case of a unexpected shower or the hot sun. 

Enjoy the day and Sumac Pointe and Hines Drive.  If you are through enjoying yourself and want to get back searching for Metro Detroit Michigan Real estate and homes.  You can click on the button above to Search Michigan homes for sale.  Or you can also go to my other website to bet more buyer info and seller info www.RussRavary.com

Moving to Michigan, what to think about

When relocating to Metro Detroit or Michigan take the time to write down your wants in a home. 

Is the style of the home important?

• colonial
• tudor
• contemporary
• ranch
• split level

Is where your Metro Detroit home located important?

• near work ( short commute time)
• near good schools (check out www.greatschools.net)
• near parks  (check out the local cities official websites)
• near shopping
• near relatives
• near ethnic groups like you
• near a place of worship 

What do you want in a home?

• how many bathrooms
• how many bedrooms
• how many car garage
• basement
• large or small kitchen
• finished or unfinished basement?

What little things that are important to you?

• fenced yard
• mature trees
• open layout of home
• bedrooms all on one floor
• main floor laundry

By sitting down and making a “must have” list and a “would like to have” list will make your Michigan relocation easier.  It will help me to find you a Metro Detroit Home that fits your needs.

Email me a list of your wants when you are relocating to Michigan.  I will be glad to send you an email of homes you can browse through at your convenience.  Also feel free to send me your list of questions about Michigan and the local area to  info@RussRavary.com   Feel free to check out my other website that has lots of Michigan real estate information www.RussRavary.com    You can search for Michigan homes for sale by clicking on the Search for homes button above.

  My quote of the day is:

The only disability in life is a bad attitude.

Scott Hamilton 

How do you know which suburb is more suited to your needs when buying Metro Detroit real estate? 

When you have children safety and schools are important to you.  When relocating to Michigan the ability to have good information will help you find a Michigan home that suits you.  To check out the schools “google” the local school system.  Find out what the school system says about itself then check outside sources.  Here are ways to find out about the local schools when buying Metro Detroit Real estate.

Schools  

So your move to Michigan is going to take you to Redford  or Livonia.  What about the schools, what about the test scores, How does Redford compare to Northville, or to Livonia, or to Plymouth Michigan ?  Here are some ways to compare the school systems.

www.greatschools.net                            http://www.schoolmatters.com/                 michigan.privateschoolsreport.com         www.schooldigger.com             www.publicschoolreview.com                     www.schoolmatch.com            www.ratemyteachers.com

Find out if there are child predators living in a certain neighborhood.    http://www.familywatchdog.us/

When you have a Michigan relocation in your future be sure to contact me ahead of your move so I can help you make your transition as easy as possible.  It doesn’t matter if you are relocating from out of state or just moving within Michigan.  I will help you find a Metro Detroit Home that fits your needs whether it is in Wayne County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, or Livingston County.  Click on the buttons above to contact me or to Search Michigan homes.

When buying Metro Detroit Real estate How do you know which city is a good “fit” for you and your family?  If you are relocating to Michigan from out of state you don’t know Metro Detroit real estate,  Detroit or any of its suburbs.  What is the city like?  Will you and your family fit in?  Is your family of five school children going to like a neighborhood of senior citizens, probably not.  If your family makes $50,000 a year do you think you would feel comfortable in a city where the average income is $150,000.  Keeping up with the Jones may not be what you want to do.  So when searching Metro Detroit real estate check out the demographics of the area. 

Demographics.  When you are  relocating to Michigan and want to know about Canton Michigan, Livonia Michigan or Plymouth Michigan here are some tips.  You might want to know the average age, the average income, the races of the people to see if you are going to like the area or fit in.  You dont want to move your 6 kids into an area that 85% of the residents are over 65.  Here are outside links and sites to check city info where ever you are moving to in Michigan. 

http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html      http://www.maps-n-stats.com/                      profiles.nationalrelocation.com                                  http://www.muninetguide.com/         http://www.epodunk.com/                                         en.wikipedia.org/wiki                   michigan.hometownlocator.com

The best way to find out about Metro Detroit real estate is go to the neighborhood 3 -5 different times, at different times of the day.  Get out of the car.  Walk the neighborhood.  Talk to people, talk to the neighbors.  That will help you figure out whether 'you fit in  If the neighborhood is full of Mercedes and you drive a Toyota Corolla that might be an indication.   There may be no sidewalks and your family love to walk.

For more Michigan relocation information or information on the neighborhoods scroll down the side of the page and click on the appropriate category.  Or go to my other website www.RussRavary.com  I have lots of great information on Detroit real estate and its suburbs.  You can search for homes for sale on this site and my other site Michigan real estate.

My quote of the day is:

The greatest thing youll ever learn
Is to love and be loved in return.
~ From 'Unforgettable with Love by Natalie Cole

Have a great day   Russ Ravary