Found 10 blog entries tagged as Birmingham MI.

If you’re searching for the wealthiest places to live in Metro Detroit, start with Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Township, then look to lakefront enclaves like Grosse Pointe Shores and Orchard Lake Village. This guide ranks the top 12 using recent home-sale trends, income data, schools, and lifestyle signals. Want walkable luxury with fine dining and boutiques? Choose Birmingham. Want privacy on acreage and country-club calm? Aim for Bloomfield Township or Oakland Township.

Why this ranking matters now

Metro Detroit is in a moment. Prices at the top end keep setting records while a few communities are quietly outpacing the market on household income, price per square foot, and lifestyle amenities that hold long-term value.…

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It’s a crisp Saturday morning in downtown Birmingham, Michigan. You step out of Birmingham Place, the city’s iconic high-rise condo building on Old Woodward, and stroll to grab a latte from a cozy cafe near Shain Park. Living here has undeniable charm, walkable streets, upscale boutiques, top-notch restaurants. But as you sip your coffee, a practical question comes to mind: Is it actually cheaper to rent a condo here than to own one in 2025?

That rent-versus-own dilemma is on a lot of Metro Detroit minds lately, and for good reason. After all, home prices are up and mortgage rates aren’t what they used to be. Many lifelong Michiganders grew up hearing that owning a home is always the smart move, the classic “American Dream” our parents and grandparents…

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Choosing a home is about more than square footage. Families want streets that feel steady, parks that stay busy for the right reasons, and neighbors who look out for each other. This guide highlights 10 Metro Detroit suburbs that consistently earn strong marks for safety and day-to-day comfort. It draws on publicly reported crime data often used by national rankings, plus practical factors like parks, schools, traffic patterns, and community design.

Use this as a starting point. Visit at different times of day, talk to locals, and weigh commute, school fit, and budget. Safety is both measurable and felt, and the best match is the one that fits your routines.

For a family-first comparison across nearby suburbs, see our top places to raise a family in…

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Selling your home is all about timing – and in Birmingham, Michigan, summer offers an unparalleled window of opportunity. While every season has its pros and cons, summer stands out as the ideal season to list your Birmingham property. Picture tree-lined streets in full bloom, bustling downtown sidewalks, and buyers eager to settle in before fall. In this article, we’ll explore why summer in Birmingham gives sellers a unique advantage, how it compares to spring, fall, and winter markets, and what The Perna Team does to capitalize on the summer surge. By the end, you’ll see why listing in summer can mean higher prices, faster sales, and happier sellers – and how to make the most of this golden season.

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Downtown Birmingham just got a whole lot sweeter – Bon Bon Bon, the Detroit-born artisan chocolatier, officially opened its new Birmingham, MI location on May 10, 2025. Tucked right next to the iconic Birmingham 8 theater at 217 S. Old Woodward, this charming boutique chocolate shop has quickly become the talk of the town. Families and foodies alike are flocking to check out the “good goodies” on offer, and early visitor impressions suggest that Bon Bon Bon Birmingham is already living up to the hype as some of the best chocolate in Metro Detroit. In this article, we’ll take you inside Birmingham’s newest sweet spot – from its friendly pink interior and unique bonbon flavors to the warm community welcome it’s received – and share tips for making the most…

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Picture an apartment so luxurious that even pro athletes and auto executives are racing to call it home. That’s exactly what’s happening in Birmingham’s latest development, where a just-opened complex is redefining high-end rentals in Metro Detroit. Birmingham Pointe, a new 152-unit luxury apartment community in downtown Birmingham, has opened its doors and is already setting a new benchmark for upscale rentals in Michigan. With resort-style amenities and some of the highest rents Metro Detroit has ever seen, this development is turning heads and raising the bar on what local luxury living looks like.

The buzz is palpable: one-bedroom apartments here start around $3,300 a month, and penthouse suites climb to about $14,500 monthly. For context, the…

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One of Metro Detroit’s historic nonprofits is entering a new chapter of revitalization. The Community House – a beloved events and community center in downtown Birmingham – has named Alison Gaudreau as its new president, a strategic move aimed at strengthening stability after a period of leadership changes and financial setbacks. Gaudreau’s appointment is making waves in Metro Detroit nonprofit leadership circles, as locals hope this change will reinvigorate the century-old institution and reaffirm its mission in the community.

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A Metro Detroit Leader with Local Roots

Gaudreau brings deep local ties and an impressive nonprofit background to her role as the Community House president. She and her family have lived in…

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Selling your home for the first time is both exciting and overwhelming – especially in a vibrant market like Oakland County, Michigan. From Novi and Royal Oak to Troy, Birmingham, Farmington Hills and beyond, Oakland County’s cities are seeing strong demand and savvy buyers. As a first-time seller, you’ll want to capitalize on the current market while avoiding common pitfalls. This guide provides an up-to-date look at the 2024–2025 Oakland County housing market and a step-by-step plan to successfully sell your home. We’ll cover pricing, staging, timing, showings, and offer negotiation – all tailored to our local market conditions. You’ll also learn how The Perna Team’s expertise in pricing, marketing, and negotiations can help make your first home sale…

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Metro Detroit entertainment is about to get a high-tech twist on a classic game. The twin brothers who founded Topgolf have set their sights on reinventing the pool hall experience. They’ve raised a whopping $34 million in seed funding – with backing from local investor Simon Sports of Birmingham – to launch a new venture called Poolhouse​. This ambitious project aims to do for pool what Topgolf did for driving ranges: infuse it with technology, good food, and a vibrant social scene. Metro Detroiters who love family-friendly activities in Detroit and cutting-edge fun have reason to pay attention, because if Poolhouse takes off globally, Detroit could be a prime spot for its U.S. expansion.

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Spring in Michigan is a season of renewal – flowers bloom, communities come alive, and “For Sale” signs start popping up like tulips in neighborhoods from Royal Oak to Plymouth. If you’re looking to sell your Michigan home this spring, now is the perfect time. Michigan’s real estate market traditionally picks up speed in the spring, making it an ideal time to sell​. Buyers who hunkered down during the winter are eager to hit open houses as soon as the snow melts. The goal? Leverage that spring excitement to sell your home fast and for top dollar.

But a quick, successful sale doesn’t happen by luck – it happens by preparation. This guide will walk you through exactly how to prepare your Metro Detroit home to wow spring buyers. We’ll cover the…

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