If you’re considering a move to Detroit — or buying your first home here — you probably have questions.
Is it a smart investment?
Which neighborhoods are stable?
Are older homes risky?
Should I choose the city or the suburbs?
Detroit is not a one-size-fits-all market. It’s layered, block-sensitive, and full of opportunity — when approached thoughtfully.
Michael Coffindaffer created Stylish Turf to bring clarity, design literacy, and disciplined evaluation to Detroit real estate decisions. With more than three decades of cross-disciplinary design experience, he approaches housing differently: not just as property, but as architecture, execution quality, and long-term positioning.
This guide will walk you through the essential questions — in the right order.