More reasons why you should pay Detroit a visit

A visit to the Motor City is a visit to what makes America the great nation that it is. The city has gone through hard times in the past but has proudly bounced back. Indeed, though Detroit's economy and auto industry were among the hardest hit after the 2008 recession, the city is amid a great renewal.

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Over the last five years, the city’s downtown corridor has seen an explosion in real estate investment. This development is a direct result of the transfer of the mortgage-lending company Quicken Loans to a building overlooking Campus Martius Park in 2010. 

Economic growth has returned to Detroit in a big way, manifested by numerous construction projects and the emergence of posh restaurants, parks, and sports arenas. There’s the new communal table restaurant called Gather; the Little Caesars Arena which is the new home of the Pistons and the Red Wings; a new Q-line streetcar traversing Woodward Avenue; and StockX, partly owned by Detroit superstar rapper Eminem, which legit checks and facilitates the selling of sneakers. 

Detroit’s Belle Isle is the equivalent of New York’s Central Park. In fact, the “beautiful island” is designed by same person, Frederick Law Olmsted. The nearly 1000-acre giant island-park lies in the middle of the Detroit River and showcases an aquarium, a zoo, a conservatory, a golf course, a yacht club, and plenty of places to bike, jog, fish, or picnic. 

It’s only apt that we witness first-hand the resurgence of Detroit in 2018. After all, Lonely Planet did not name the Motor City the second-best city in the world to visit this year for nothing. 

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Law graduate and businessman Peter Howe has accomplished many things in career. In 2004, he began Howe Homes, LLC and purchased, rehabbed, and sold rental properties. When he is not busy with work, Peter enjoys traveling and skiing. Check out this blog for similar reads.

Top U.S. destinations for boating

People have different ways of relaxing, and some find being near the water the best way to relieve themselves from stress caused by work, city congestion, and other factors. Four out of five Americans say they love being around water and about 87 million go boating each year. Whether one is a boating enthusiast or just one who appreciates time on the water, here are key cities to visit. 

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Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida, is a top spot for water-lovers and boaters alike. It is located on Florida’s Panhandle midway between Pensacola and Panama City. Snorkeling, parasailing, light-tackle fishing, trolling, deep-sea bottom-fishing, and scuba diving are done best here. Boaters consider this destination beginner-friendly for its bay and Intracoastal waterway. However, the active east pass into the Gulf of Mexico is a way for a more experienced boater. 

Orland, Florida is on the list, too. With a total of 873,507 boats registered, and with lakes surrounding the city, it’s no shock Orlando is a top boating destination. However, not all lakes are for recreational activities, yet most of them are home for jet skiing, paddle boarding, and the likes. People who look for waterfront properties are looking for homes with docks to easily access the water whenever they want. 

Chicago, Illinois has Lake Michigan, the fifth-largest lake in the world, in its bag. The only reason Chicago isn’t on the top of many boating lists is its cold weather. Yet during summertime, locals have lots of lakes to choose from. It also has tons of waterfront property and places to boat from one lake to another. 

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Michigan-based Peter Howe established Peter Howe & Associates, Peter Howe Administration, Inc., and Howe Homes, LLC. He is a family man who enjoys traveling and going on adventures such as boating and skiing. To know more about Peter, click here.