Don't Leave Birmingham

Residents are leaving Michigan in the droves. The economy is in a state of stagnation. Why should Michiganders stay here? Moving is not the answer. Don't run away from problems--face them head on. Michigan may be going through rough times at the moment, but with some time, effort, and fresh ideas we can make Michigan great again.

Just looking at Birmingham alone, I saw more than twenty homes up for sale in a two block radius. This is sad to see. Someone who once lived here lost their job and can’t afford their home anymore. Homes for sale are sad to see; they show that a part of someone’s life is over. They will not make anymore memories here. It is time to write the next chapter of their life, whether they like it or not.

These homes are located on Bates in Birmingham:

It took less than five minutes to find the first home up for sale.

The empty shell left of the home.

The second home for sale: located kitty-corner to the first home.

A hose on the side of the house is all that remains.

This home is located across the street from the last one.

Intimidating....a bit avant-garde.

Half a dozen different realtor companies represent the homes for sale here. This is Weir Manuel.

Just down the street.

This same company represents many homes in this neighborhood.

Next block.

Prudential represents this home.

Even the birds are leaving.

There is a newspaper on the front stoop; they must have not moved yet.

Here, two neighboring homes are for sale.

When these people moved, they even took their basketball net with them. They spare nothing.

Three homes right next to each other are for sale. That's very disconcerting to see.

Close up

One of the homes in the lineup.

Old and new homes alike are up for sale.

Open doors are not so friendly anymore. They are closing. Your neighbors are leaving. Permanently.

Once people put their homes up for sale, there is just despair and hopelessness left. No energy to clean up their yard. They won't live here anymore so why bother improving it anymore with the little energy they have left.

Notice the heart on the door: "Home Sweet Home". It's a little odd with that for sale sign up on the lawn.

Leaves on the roof...no time for maintaining the home is exemplified once again.

These homes are located on Birmingham in Birmingham:

The van belongs to someone interested in the home.


Broken blinds.


Lock box on the door. Inviting.

Even unique homes with fascinating designs are not selling.

Life is very dismal in Michigan at the moment. But, there is hope. The economy will not be like this forever.