PORT HURON - Is there a FUTURE there???? (Detroit, Flint: sale, foreclosed)

[michmoldman]

Originally Posted by Kazak

Hail to all good folks : Maxine3, TigerDan,meadgrad, Tiger Beer, Slipkid -
I bow to you in deep gratitude for your feedback. I made up my mind, and I have moved to Port Huron the north end area recently. I believe that this little town CAN be a model for American entrepreneurship, and it CAN bounce back from the doldrums of the current economic grand recession. It will take fearless pioneers to invest into the area with community-servicing businesses to revive the economy. It is a wake-up call for die-hard UAW dependent folks, the auto industry might take years to make a comeback..
Very nice to hear POSITIVE input from you guys, I really appreciate your honesty. Hope to meet you in town soon!!!
Chris

Good luck!!

[Maxine3]

Originally Posted by Kazak

Hello everybody! I am in desperate need of "local advice" and wise and honest facts about moving to Port Huron. Next week I am planning to purchase a quadruplex in the area south of the Black river, very close to Mlitary road, just south of the 10th st bridge from St.Clair county community college. Please advise me if this IS a healthy neighbourhood to live in. It is a lifetime savings that I am about to invest, the reason being is that I am completely priced out of the market in St.Paul, Minnesota. This is my last resort to escape the vicious cycle of paying rent and being deprived of homeownership. IS THERE A FUTURE in living and starting a small business such as a gas station or a liquor store in Port Huron? I am aware that it is a small town with 33,000 residents, but I like the fact that it is located right across the bridge from Sarnia, ON. Please see if you could write some honest feedback, I would be gracefully thankful.

The best of luck to you. I hope you love living there.

[cardwellave]

Nice city. Sort of a home away from home for me. I have visited there countless times. As a north end resident, get ready for about 6 years of construction starting around 2011. The bridge plaza construction project should start soon...30 businesses and 150 homes from 10th and Pine Grove to Hancock and Pine Grove will be leveled for a useless project.

[ocean2026]

Shouldn't you have gotten the advice BEFORE you committed to buy?

Are you asking just to justify your decision?

Most experts say the prices will continue to decline over the next year- what was the rush?

Honestly if every poster said to "Wait" would you?

[Maxine3]

Originally Posted by ocean2026

Shouldn't you have gotten the advice BEFORE you committed to buy?

Are you asking just to justify your decision?

Most experts say the prices will continue to decline over the next year- what was the rush?

Honestly if every poster said to "Wait" would you?

Did you read the thread?

Kazak asked questions last August. Considered near Milatary Street, then followed advise and is living on the north end.
Wake up!

[ocean2026]

You are correct Maxine - however most experts do expect a decline over the next year or two for this area.

[Maxine3]

There are no guarantees.
Don't wait your life away.

[Bhaalspawn]

Why would you want to open a small business in a dying state like Michigan that is losing population over time? Why not move to an area of the country that is increasing in its population and open a business there? If you buy a house in Michigan, it's possible that it could continue to decrease in value if people continue to flee Michigan and if the U.S. economy continues to decline (which I predict it will).

[Tiger Beer]

Originally Posted by Bhaalspawn

Why would you want to open a small business in a dying state like Michigan that is losing population over time? Why not move to an area of the country that is increasing in its population and open a business there? If you buy a house in Michigan, it's possible that it could continue to decrease in value if people continue to flee Michigan and if the U.S. economy continues to decline (which I predict it will).

Seems like this sentiment comes up all of the time.

DETROIT and MICHIGAN with the economy are two drastically different things. The city of Detroit is the one with the economic issues.

The rest of the state, including Port Huron, is just a normal regular place...wouldn't be any different than being in Nebraska or Wisconsin or Maine or wherever else. It's just a town with chain stores and gas stations and blockbusters and whatever else.

If anything, the OP who is interested in a gas station has a good idea going. It's an international border, constant trade with Canada goes through there...and will continue to go through there. Not only that, but there aren't any initiatives to provide a train or subway service or anything else...the city is growing in Port Huron...more and more people and businesses every year. The population is increasing, and cars on the road that will require gas are also increasing.

[ocean2026]

Tiger Beer don't let the facts get in your way of saying what you like.
Even on here (City-data) it says Port Huron's population has declined 4.5% from 2000-8. That means less people, less cars and less gasoline sales.

The rest of Michigan is still suffering - it is not a place such as Maine which is growing.

Back up your statements