Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Oakland County and the Detroit area have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
| Bloomfield Township - One of the finest areas to live or work in Michigan. | |
| City of Berkley - Enjoy the warmth of Downtown Berkley and walk (on sidewalks) to all of your favorite places. | |
| City of Birmingham - The walkable City of Birmingham. | |
| City of Dearborn Heights - City of Dearborn Heights | |
| City of Farmington - The crossroads where dreams come to life | |
| City of Farmington Hills - City of Farmington Hills | |
| City of Northville - City of Northville | |
| City of Novi - City of Novi | |
| City of Royal Oak - Welcome to Royal Oak | |
| City of Southfield - Business hub and a nice place to live near many places of work. | |
| City of Troy - City of Troy | |
| City of Warren - Small Town Lifestyle, Big City Commerce | |
| City of Westland - The place to be. | |
| Community Information - Community Statistics | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Detroit Zoo - Check out the activities at the Zoo! | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Michigan Wineries - Michigan wineries are beautiful and welcome your visit. | |
| Oakland County - Government and resources for Oakland County, Michigan. | |
| Rochester & Rochester Hills - Rochester and Rochester Hills | |
| Spectacular Strolls; Walking Tours of Detroit - See Detroit by strolling along a self guided tour. | |
| Village of Beverly Hills - Village of Beverly Hills | |
| Village of Franklin - Historic Franklin Village features a well known cider mill. | |
| Waterford Township - Waterford Township | |
| Wayne County - Wayne County Information | |
| West Bloomfield Township - West Bloomfield Township | |
| Bed & Breakfast | |
| Area Bed & Breakfast Lodging - Tired of no surprises? | |
| Shhhh. It's a Secret - Hidden away in Auburn Hills in the heart of a busy business area. Don't blink! You'll miss an incredible experience! | |
| Entertainment | |
| Cedar Point Amusement Park - The official Roller Coaster Park! | |
| Detroit Lions Football - Ford Field and the Lions await you. | |
| Detroit Pistons Basketball - Come to The Palace of Auburn Hills to see the Pistons in action. | |
| Detroit Tigers Baseball - Comerica Park is the place to see the Tigers in action. | |
| Dinner Cruise - Enjoy the cruise. Enjoy the food. Enjoy the fun. | |
| Get tickets to any event! - Concerts, sporting events, stage productions? Big Time Worldwide does it all! Why stand in line or be disappointed? | |
| Majestic Theater - See historic Detroit at its best! The old theater is now a "center" with multiple entertainment options. | |
| Red Wings Hockey - Come to Hockeytown USA to see the Red wings at Joe Lewis Arena. | |
| Events | |
| America's Thanksgiving Parade - America's Thanksgiving Parade | |
| Ann Arbor Art Fair - Bring your walking shoes 'cause this is BIG! | |
| Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival - The largest FREE jazz festival in North America | |
| International Freedom Festival - The International Freedom Festival | |
| Motown Winter Blast - Great Times and Cool Events | |
| North American International Auto Show - America's largest auto show! | |
| Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Association's annual bicycling event. Register to join the Schwartz Network Team or make a donation here. | |
| Twins Days Festival, Twinsburg, Ohio - The World's Largest annual gathering of TWINS. | |
| Woodward Dream Cruise - Detroit's biggest car event of the year! | |
| Family Fun | |
| Apple Picking - My favorite place to pick apples, eat donuts, and enjoy Fall. | |
| Detroit Zoo - More fun than a barrel of monkeys! | |
| Franklin Cider Mill - History and fun for the whole family. The traditional cider and donuts place in downtown Franklin. | |
| Fitness | |
| Detroit Tennis Club - Tennis in Farmington Hills | |
| Franklin Racquet Club - Complete facilities on Northwestern Highway. | |
| Jewish Community Centers of Detroit - Complete fitness and health center with indoor and outdoor pools open to people of all faiths. | |
| The Sports Club - Complete sports facilities in West Bloomfield. | |
| Garage | |
| The World's Cleanest Garage - When showing off your new home, you won't need to exclude the garage! | |
| Healthcare | |
| Beaumont Hospitals - Top of the line Medical care. | |
| DMC Healthcare System - DMC Healthcare and Wayne State University Medical School | |
| Henry Ford Health System - The largest provider in Michigan | |
| Oakwood Health System - The heart health specialists. | |
| Inspections | |
| Home Inspection - Experience and integrity says it all. | |
| Landscaping, Lawncare, & Snow Removal | |
| Shai's Landscaping & Snow Removal - SUMMER SPECIAL FOR GOLFERS AND BOATERS!!! Call Shai to get more time to do what you like. | |
| Lenders | |
| Yale Financial Group, Inc. - Your friend in the mortgage business. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Marketing Your Home | |
Talking Houses Sell Faster - Talking Houses sell faster and for top dollar. Please allow me to show you how this high tech tool can put more dollars in your pocket.
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| Moving Supplies | |
| Moving Boxes - Used boxes at reasonable prices. | |
| Museums | |
| Cranbrook Institute - Art, science, and more in Bloomfield Hills. | |
| Ford Manufacturing Tour - See how Ford produces our trucks. | |
| Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum - Kids, young and old, will love their visit to Marvin's. A "must" for parents, grandparents, and children. | |
| The Henry Ford - Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are the most popular tourist venues in Michigan. Don't miss them! | |
| Walter P. Chrysler Museum - One of the newest museums in town! Come to Auburn Hills to see Daimler Chrysler's history and some magnificent cars from the past. | |
| Recreation | |
| Canoe & Kayak - Calm waters offer fun and beautiful scenery for the experienced or the inexperienced. | |
| Crystal Lake Adventure Sports - Kayaking and biking in Michigan | |
| Michigan Recreation - Hunting, Fishing, Boating...Michigan has it all! | |
| Trout Fishing - Bring the family for a guaranteed catch and good time. Fun for all ages! | |
| West Bloomfield Parks - What's happening in the parks? | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Consumers Energy - Notify the gas company to start/stop service. | |
| DTE Energy - Notify the electric company of start/stop service. | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| Shalom Detroit - New to Detroit? The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit wants to welcome you. | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Schools | |
| Berkley Schools - Direct Line to Berkley Public Schools | |
| Birmingham Public Schools - Direct Line to Birmingham Public Schools (and their French School). | |
| Bloomfield Hills Schools - Direct Line to Bloomfield Hills Schools | |
| Brother Rice High School - Private School | |
| Clarkston Community School District - Direct Line to Clarkston Community Schools | |
| Detroit Country Day School - Private School | |
| Farmington Schools - Direct Line to Farmington Public Schools | |
| Hillel Day School - Private Jewish elementary school. | |
| Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit - Private Jewish High School located in West Bloomfield | |
| Lake Orion Community Schools - Direct Link to Lake Orion Community Schools | |
| Livonia Public Schools - Direct line to Livonia Public Schools | |
| Northville Public Schools - Direct line to Northville Public Schools | |
| Novi Public Schools - Direct line to Novi Public Schools | |
| Pontiac Schools - Direct Line to Pontiac Public Schools | |
| Rochester Community Schools - Direct Link to Rochester Community Schools | |
| Roeper School - Private School | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Southfield Public Schools - Direct Line to Southfield Public Schools | |
| Troy Public Schools - Direct Line to Troy Public Schools | |
| Walled Lake Schools - Direct Line to Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | |
| Waterford Schools - Direct Line to Waterfod Public Schools | |
| West Bloomfiel Community Education - West Bloomfield Community Education | |
| West Bloomfield Schools - Direct Line to West Bloomfield Public Schools | |
| Sports | |
| Competitive Swimming - Competitive Swimming Clubs | |
| Total Sports Complex - Outdoor sports are played indoors all year around. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
