Comments on: What would you do with a $100 house?

By: aqquinte

aqquinte — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:11:26 +0000

I like the positive attitude of these people . In the midst of a worldwide economic crisis they came up to a good idea like this one. Nothing beats positive attitude...

By: madmonq

madmonq — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:54:37 +0000

$100 for a house. What is this? Monopoly?

By: Donna Chavarria

Donna Chavarria — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:59:35 +0000

This is an awesome idea! How do I get info in purchasing a home, I want to buy one of these homes!! Please let me know as soon as poossible......We can make a change...

By: Ted Lehman

Ted Lehman — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:19:25 +0000

Come on now, let's let Bernie Madoff out on bail.
Set the bail for 50 billion dollars plus a fine.

And, I hope Congress learns a lesson from this aig debacle.
They learned nothing from the Enron bigwig corruption.

And, Congress may see less infighting if their ranks were reduced
by 50%.

Ted Lehman

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:41:40 +0000

Where can I see the homes that are on sale in this area?

By: James

James — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:54:57 +0000

America was built by immigrants originally, let it be built by immirants again...power to the people...:)
It seems like we have lost view of what is important...our family, quality of life, and common courtesy.
Maybe banks should take heed to Detroits concept of just letting go of the properties that are delapitated...we all need somewhere toi live and if someone has the opportunity to rebuild or repair an aging home without worring about the bank taking the home if they miss a couple of payments.
Go Detroit...you started from scratch before, you can do it again.

By: Susan Abbott

Susan Abbott — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:35:47 +0000

My father used to say that just because you can do something does not mean you should.

It never ceases to amaze me how out of touch with the rest of us are the politicians and the big corporations. Did Chris Dodd think he would not get caught in his lie about the AIG contract? Did AIG think it could take $170 billion from us, lose $69 billion last quarter and THEN give out $169 million in bonuses to the very people who are responsible for AIG's failures and we would not notice and be outraged? Does Mrs. Madoff think she can just move to Florida (by the way, I think she is just as guilty as he) and be welcomed with open arms? Better move offshore, Ruthie.

By: evans mn

evans mn — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:52:56 +0000

how can i get hold of this guys.?i will love to be part of this helpful spirit to renew a city(willing to buy houses)

By: Dee

Dee — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:52:46 +0000

Could you provide me with the specific neighborhood in Detroit where these artists are trying to revitalize.

Thank you.

By: roger

roger — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:29:18 +0000

New blood is good for Detroit, and this is a nice first step, but the city needs more drastic measures. We don't have a chain grocery store within city limits (in a city of 900, 000). 47 percent of our citizens are functionally illiterate. Our school board is taken over by the state every few years for incompetence. Many schools do not receive textbooks until a few months after the start of the school year, due to our credit rating. Only recently were school books allowed to be taken home by students ( I kid you not). Buildings burned in the 67 riots are still standing vacant, and this is on main arterials. Unemployment in the city is 21% and has been for a few years. By just about any indicator you choose, most of Detroit is a third world city. Incredibly, it is surrounded by Ann Arbor and Oakland County both of which have burgeoning tech sectors and strong employment prospects for the future. Detroit proper needs some sort of federal declaration of disaster that would allow for a combination of state/federal control over budgets, rescources etc. At the very least, this authority could knock down vacant houses, get the street lamps working, build a better bussing system or light rail, allow for a adequate level of policing in ALL neighborhoods, not just Greektown and the theater district, and finally get the schools running at a basic level. It's hard to live in a city where basic services are so lacking, even for people living on idealism and dreams. There would be a lot of righteous indignation and calls of racism over a takeover by a federal/state authority, but really how can we as Americans continue to let generation after generation of Detroiters wallow in hopelessness and lack of opportunity just for the sake of hurting a few feelings? Come on, its our moral obligation to provide for a "pursuit of happiness".

By: augie v.

augie v. — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:18:12 +0000

all positive energy........these things just don't happen....do you suppose President Obama and his idea of giving back has planted a few seeds ?

By: Lynn-Ann

Lynn-Ann — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:14:42 +0000

That's amazing! What a great way to turn negative into a positive. Good luck on this continued effort.

By: charles

charles — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:58:58 +0000

I think this idea is absolutely fantastic. Is there a website to visit to find out where and when the next auction for the foreclosed homes would be held?

By: fran

fran — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:58:35 +0000

how can i get aboard with the 100.00 home deal.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:56:39 +0000

Great story. I am so glad to see a proactive and hopeful story about a Detroit turnaround.

I have been away from American products (except for a 2002 Ford Thunderbird) for years and plan to replace my SAAB with a Lincoln MKZ this fall. I truly believe, Ford, GM and Chrysler will rise again.
Model for model comparison, they're competative with Europe, Japan and Korea.

By: Anna from Nebraska

Anna from Nebraska — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:35:16 +0000

There are wonderful incentives/deductions for Green Building that will help pay for themselves and leave less of an carbon footprint. There are all kinds of products that can be done from instructions on the internet. There are lots of books talking about the viability of green building.

By: KatchProFILMS

KatchProFILMS — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:27:22 +0000

Wow.

By: KIm

KIm — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:24:28 +0000

A cool concept of innovation and creativity taking off for lots of fun work ! Can't wait to see that neighborhood in a year ! Hope they take lots of before and after pictures. Wow ! What a great deal on a house to re-design .

By: cnnsuxass

cnnsuxass — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:22:16 +0000

Liberals have ruined the economy and this country. Might as well paint a house.

By: Roshell in SW Iowa

Roshell in SW Iowa — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:17:39 +0000

Wow, if I didn't have so many responsibilities here, I'd head to Detroit! I'm excited about the whole creative process they're starting. What an adventure.

It's a community thing. If you've never been around something like this, I TOTALLY understand how you could never understand how it could work or maybe think it's stupid. My husband and I have moved 16 times in 21 years, and only found 2 places that were trying to do what these wonderful people are doing.

I love the idea of the gardens for the neighboring kids. This will be a great place for the elders to congregate,also. Someplace they can go and feel safe with others around.

I'd also like to hear how the neighborhood grows and afffects the area.