Rants and Raves

Well What About Michigan?

I have received some interesting responses to my “10 Things” post. When I wrote it my personal feeling was that there would be a massive “piling on” because things seem to be so bad here, and that I would be taken to task because I went so easy on the area. To my surprise quite the opposite occurred. The responses were overwhelmingly positive. Not only that, but they were upbeat and optimistic about the future…

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Rants and Raves

10 Things

I’ve been talking to a lot of out of state investors lately, and the subject of weaknesses and opportunities for this region comes up every time. While I know that any discussion of substance on this would take a while, I though that I would put together a couple of lists off the top of my head. If you think there’s something missing off of either of the lists send me an email at list@MichProps.com.…

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Rants and Raves, Scotch & Cigars

California Dreaming . . . . .

I just got back into town after spending four days in my old stomping grounds of northern California. The San Francisco peninsula to be more specific, about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. My wife and I lived there for six years after grad school until we moved to Michigan. The occasion was my wife’s 30 year High School Reunion. I think you get the picture. While she and I did get the chance…

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