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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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Downtown Birmingham, Michigan, is abuzz with anticipation. This upscale Oakland County enclave, long known for its boutique charm and luxury shopping, is about to get even posher. Over the coming months, a slate of high-end designer stores and lifestyle brands are setting up shop along Old Woodward and Maple, invigorating the city’s already vibrant retail scene. Retail space in Birmingham’s central business district is currently 97% leased, a remarkable occupancy rate that speaks to the downtown’s allure. Now, with several prominent fashion and home goods retailers on the way, Birmingham’s status as Metro Detroit’s premier shopping destination is stronger than ever.

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Luxury Brands Flocking to Birmingham’s Downtown

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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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