Author: James

Every summer, Belleville reminds you why people fall in love with it. Belleville Lake Fest is coming back June 26–28, 2026, and if you’ve never been, this is the year to go. Downtown Belleville comes alive with live music, local vendors, food trucks, a kids’ zone, and one of the prettiest backdrops in Southeast Michigan,…

If you are comparing property taxes between the City of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, here is the direct answer: Ypsilanti Township generally has lower property taxes than the City of Ypsilanti. The reason comes down to one thing: the city charges its own operating millage that the township simply does not. That difference can add…

One of the most common questions I get from buyers shopping in this area is simple: “Does it matter if the house is in the city or the township?” The short answer is yes, and taxes are a big part of why. The City of Belleville and Van Buren Township sit right next to each…

If you’re moving to Ypsilanti from out of state, you’re probably doing a lot of research from a distance. Maps, Zillow searches, photos of neighborhoods you’ve never actually walked through. It can feel like a lot to sort out from far away. Here’s a simple way to think about it. Ypsilanti sits in southeast Michigan,…

One of the things I love about Ypsilanti is how much personality lives inside such a small footprint. Depot Town, downtown, the Cross Street corridor near EMU. Each area has its own pace, its own regulars, and its own late-night rhythm. And the bar scene reflects that. If you live here, you already know. If…

One of the Most Underrated Perks of Living in Ypsilanti Township Most people focus on price per square foot when they’re evaluating a neighborhood. But one thing that rarely makes the spreadsheet, and probably should, is what you can actually do outside your front door. Ypsilanti Township has quietly built one of the better parks…

Every spring, I start seeing the signs: kids in cleats at Recreation Park, parents setting up camp chairs along the sidelines, and little ones running the wrong direction on the soccer field with huge smiles on their faces. Ypsilanti Recreation and Parks has a solid lineup of youth sports leagues kicking off this summer, and…

One of the things I always tell people when they’re considering a move is that the house is just part of the decision. The neighborhood, the community, the culture. That’s what you actually live in every day. Ypsilanti Township has a lot going on this summer, and if you haven’t seen what the Recreation &…

Something big is happening on Ecorse Road in Van Buren Township, and if you live or own property in this area, it’s worth knowing about. Stellantis (the parent company behind Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and the Mopar parts brand) has received full approval to build what they’re calling a “Mega-Hub” distribution center right here in…

If you’ve been looking at homes in Southeast Michigan, you’ve probably already noticed the difference. Ann Arbor prices tend to sit somewhere in the $430,000 to $490,000 range for a median sale. Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township? Closer to $280,000 to $315,000. That’s not a small gap. That’s $150,000 or more, on the same type of…