I agree they need to continue on.

virginia miller thats horrible. i so hope things have changed now or was that recently

@@sandyb2391 There are a lot of social issues that people need to face here. Being a native of Detroit, born nearly 70 years ago, I saw the decline accelerate following the so-called 1967 "Race Riot." That in essence was an event that Real Estate developers used to promote new properties in Oakland County. Over the course of three years, the allure of new homes in Southfield pulled the White Middle Class out of Northwest Detroit, and the Black Middle Class followed within 10-20 years. Detroit has attempted a Renaissance on several occasions. And this new Renaissance seems to have greater substance by addressing the issue of urban blight and creating a positive image. Virginia Miller, I feel for you in being told "outsiders aren't welcome." Being tri- racial, I started to experience that sort of hostility as I grew up. But the attitude you experienced is ironic on several levels, largely an example of reverse discrimination. It seems someone forgot just two generations back some of their own people were told the same thing. The Civil Rights Movement was aiming at an integrated society where everyone had the same opportunities as American Citizens. This included the opportunity to live in neighborhoods of their choosing. Detroit continues to struggle as it tries to come back because it lost its major tax base decades ago. But Detroit will never truly become a vibrant and welcoming city to live in until the people there shed the hatred and embrace diversity.

@@RayPointerChannel hi there. yes i see that for sure but glad these guys have affordable places for people to buy

@@RayPointerChannel Hello Ray. I enjoyed your eloquent way of writing and your personal historical story. However, it occurred to me that you seemed to be taking for granted that Virginia is white. I don't know if she is or not. I need more information. But if she is, I still feel like I need more information because there's always two sides to every story. Maybe she was an abrasive person or offensive. No offense, just a pause for thought. Love❤️

Pastors don't make enough money to do that usually. This is a neighborhood where the average home price is $100,000. He's not a pastor of a mega church. They're the only ones that get rich as preachers.

I had to laugh 😂

Thats a cheap shot.

@@colinwhitfield8627 facts

@@colinwhitfield8627 is it? Pointing out that, yet again, native Detroiters of color have not been placed front and center? OK.

@Tea Nelson 👹

@Tea Nelson race is already a factor. Do you honestly think they are the first people to do it. Nope. Outside people usually get first dibs on everything. It's why I had to leave. When your an outsider of a new city your life changes

so is your brain functioning

What a pathetic comment coming from what has to be a miserable human being . It’s people with YOUR SAME ( RACIST mentality ) that has helped put it in the position that you claim it to be

I was born in Detroit and wanted to move back to the Northwest side where I lived since I was 13. But there are too many detractors for me to do that at this time because the city does not collect enough tax revenue to support most of the Public Services. Water Bills are very high as one example. Another issue is the lack of supermarkets in the city limits. So if I have to go across 8 Mile Road to shop, I may as well live there. And I do.

Shut up, Just because you have no hope in Detroit doesn't mean you have to rub it off on other people.

I know what you mean. I went into a lengthy review on another post. The show is unevenly balanced and seems to feature Keith's "concepts" of design over the basic construction that Evan does for the most part. It is the construction aspect that is most important when fixing up these houses. Focusing on the "design" aspect makes the process a bit superficial, even though appearance is a major factor in selling a house. I sometimes wonder what motivates Keith in his design concepts which may not always compliment or belong with a certain style of house. His concepts seem for the sake of the idea without a display of architectural continuity. They day he places Chinese Modern furniture in a Victorian house will be the day to turn this show off.

@@RayPointerChannel: agree and like you, pretty much made the same observations on the other vids I've seen. Keith's designs are too personal but at the same time, other aspects are bland and generic - Shaker-style cabinetry and that hideous fake marble. Design and style don't cost a fortune, but you need to know what you are doing. My rule in decorating is NOT to follow trends, especially those that will be expensive to change. The rose gold of a couple of years' ago has now been replaced by mat black. The next cliche is just around the corner.