So happy to share my home and renovations! It was so much fun and I really do love my city! Just a clarification, my HOA fees not only include my utilities, but my taxes as well. We have maintenance in the building, a pool and a 24 hour front desk staff so totally worth it!!
Isn't it? Home is where you make it. Doesn't matter what negative portrayals the media puts out about Detroit. She seems genuinely happy and rested in her home, as we all should be.
I visited Detroit right before the World Ended. (LOL) and the people were so decent and kind. I had the best time. And some of the best food of my life. This comes from a fellow world traveler. So that's saying something. Thanks for sharing your journey and your home/space(s) with us.
It’s the PEACEEE FOR MEEE… Sis looks well rested hydrated and free of stress vibrant , colorful and full of life. Her environment always represents that I’m in pure awe. Beautiful Beautiful home Thank you for sharing I enjoyed it !
N Vee She probably NEVER dealt with a man before" Lol. Your SO right. The environment represents the mind and soul temperament. I've always felt that way. She IS in PEACEEEE!
To even suggest that a person can't look good and be well melanated and have a man is the most asinine thing I've seen in the comments. She's definitely has a nice man believe that well-rounded beautiful skin athletic built 👌🏼🍷🥰📺💯‼️❄️☃️. December 7th 2022
She has an immaculate, impeccable sense of style. Both in her decorating choices and her clothing. Her well traveled/international flair and sophistication is abundantly evident. She and all the vivid colors were a joy to watch!
I feel so ignorant to not have known how beautiful Detroit is...and that it has a waterfront! 😍 Congratulations on your beautiful home and your investment savvy. 👏🏾
Her space is stunning and her energy is infectious. Not only did she buy one condo with cash, but bought a 2nd one, so smart! gorgeous views. Detroit looks dope!! I love her decor!
London School of Economics, understanding the value of currency and how to use it as a tool for wealth. Perhaps this is why she can travel and live well. She didn't wish upon a star, she earned it!
I have to admit that I have only heard negative things about Detroit. Poverty, crime, homelessness etc. That was beautiful. I think I will visit. If for no other reason the 🍕.
CNBC should show more actually....more home/property ownership will increase the value of this city. The streets, parks, neighborhoods and more will have the needed maintenance with tax revenues. As a home owner, Im happy she chose our beautiful city. 😁
I JUST found out about co-ops like THIS week! LA prices don’t compare, still, but great to see a video of someone with not one but TWO units! Go Miss Ma’am! And the decorating is just *chef’s kiss* Things you did. THAT! 🥰🥰❤️
@@SSTillmanEsq from what I gathered, the cost of the property is significantly cheaper than properties in the area because it’s generally cash and you don’t own your housing per se, you own a percentage of the building in its entirety. It’s like you and all the tenants have gone into business together. And usually they have to remain owner occupied, no renting it out.
@@BudgetingDee ohhh ok. Just like Coop markets. I'm sorry my delayed response. I just saw this. Thank you so much! I looked it up and what I read agrees w you. Thank you...I so appreciate your reply. I have heard of families doing this, but rather than as a coop (though it sounds like it functions the same), they LLC the property. I might need to call a family meeting Dee! 💐🙏🏾
Why is it inspiring? No, really, I really wanna know. What if she only had one leg? Would she be the first woman with disability to have traveled the world? The first one legged black woman? The first black woman with disability? What would you call her then? Does anybody try to prevent black women from traveling? Is traveling the world a crime for black women, but she did it anyway? No? So please tell me why is that inspiring again?
It's very inspiring most people can't afford to travel the whole world in a couple of years cost at least $200,000 it's inspiring for anyone to do that!!!
@@goldielocks8231 I agree. Being able to travel a lot IS inspiring. However being "first black woman" to travel is meaningless. Everybody wants a title nowadays for uninspiring madeup claims.
No it is not! 44k for the apartment. Obviously in bad shape, otherwise it wouldn't cost 52k to renovate. So now you have an apartment that has cost 96k and is not worth it! Tell me, why would you think it was a good deal?
i love this video, but i also want to mention i love the diversity in the comments section, not the diversity of the people but the diversity in what people are commenting. i feel like most yt videos have the same several comments on repeat---but idk, this comment section just hit different. it's a vibe.
Wow, I loved this presentation. She has built a wonderful career for herself, where she gets the benefit of exposure to different experiences and cultures worldwide. It was smart of her to have the two apartments close at hand. Her personal living space is tastefully appointed and reflective of her life as a travel writer.
I concur with her feelings about Detroit. I enjoy visiting Detroit it has a energetic vibe one can feel the moment you get close to the city limits. We visit about 2-3 times a year for various functions, festivals and food. The city has great restaurants and fabulous entertainment. The motor city really moves and a great place to live, work and play.
Yes Detroit has a beautiful skyline & river views, including the # 1 riverwalk in the country! It’s underrated for sure, ppl sleep on the beauty of Detroit because they only see the hood on the news.
Debate about co-ops aside, clever to use one unit for office/workout and another for home. This way you get short commute to work, appreciation for your office space but also the mental sense of lock and leave for work. Great concept for her. Well done!
She put a smile on my face! I’m sure she’s is awesome to be around with great energy. She is my age and while I’m well traveled, I am so impressed by her achievements!! Go sis!! I too will be loving my best life in a place I love soon. Her place looks amazing and I am happy she feels centered! ❤️
I find her to be a very fascinating person! I was born and raised in Detroit and it's the LAST place in the world I would want to live. Yet, this inspiring woman has traveled the world and chose to make Detroit her home. WOW, I would like to have a conversation with her and just hear her thoughts!
With far less space in Toronto, I live in Windsor, Ontario where our housing is "considered to be the cheapest in Canada". Our housing prices in Windsor have sky rocketed to the point of primarily, only people living outside of Windsor can afford to buy a home. It's gotten crazy to the point people are bidding on rental properties! Buying a fixer upper 800 sq ft house here can still cost $250,000+.
@@mzlady1128 not only Toronto, it's the whole of Ontario. Our houses are not for families, they're for investors. The investors own the rentals, they buy the houses, and competing with them is hard. Living in Mississauga, our city used to be an escape from the prices of Toronto 10 years ago. Now the houses are even more expensive. It's sad and depressing for us and the future generations to come. But on one hand all of these new developments can maybe ease the prices in the future. Over 8 thousand units are being constructed (or to be in the coming years) near my house. Many condos.
Her condo is so bright, vibrant, and chill 😍😍😍😍 definitely my aesthetics for sure. I hope I can accomplish what she has by visiting every country in the world 👏🏾🤞🏾
I paid 37k for a 2 bed 2 bath condo in Houston .. I was planning to live in it but then there was a tenant that I didn’t want to kick out .. so I accidentally became a businessman with this rental property
@@user-hq4vl9tj9m even now not too bad .. you can get those same 2 bed 2 bath for 80k. It’s 5 mins from Texas Medical Center. Not that fancy condos but hey it’s property. NRG stadium is walking distance. Also bullet train coming to houston - Dallas . .. lot of growth happening
@@networth00 it was 200s back in the day .. now like $370/month.. covers heat and water .. outside Maintance… the condo prices in this specific community didn’t go up much because we had a mild winter storm water damage in February that affected the whole complex pretty much .. big insurance claim from the association side .. slowly fixing the condos .. many condo owners got stuck .. but it should be selling like hot cakes in a few months
I love everything about this video! The space is very creative and inviting, and I love how she highlighted some of the great things that we have going on here in our city. She's beautiful!
Hi sis my name is Tasha I am too a Detroit there I would like to thank you for showing the beautiful Side of our city your story was a story worth sharing and it is crazy when most people that I know move from R. City eventually comes back but you have been all a round the world and your choice is still here that’s beautiful sis thanks for your story💐
Wow, Jessica! Please teach me your ways, sis! This Queen is truly living her best life. Traveled the world, owns two homes, self-employed, calm, happy, self-fulfilled. Spent more on renovations and decorations than on her second cash property itself. Just wow.
@@iTuber012 I'm not going to explain the different types of property ownership to you. But let's just say there is a reason a mortgage company won't give mortgages to co-ops. For the most part. It's likely she didn't choose to pay cash but that was her only option
Yes, there is a difference between a condo vs coop. I Currently own and live in condo in the metro area w/ 3 beds/3 baths (2000 sq. Feet) which cost even less.
Girl that is 👍, u are sooo interesting , I’m watching because of the low price of your condo , but to only fine out how great u are amazing views. How blessed u are
That's a fantastic space!! She's got amazing design skills. I've followed her journey for several years. It's so amazing to see the life she built for herself. So inspiring! You go Jess 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Love her, love the apartments. Everything, from the finance to the purchases to the decor has been so smartly done! I wish we could have seen more of the other apartment and how it was decorated. Brava! Love it all!!!
Ahhhh but do your really own it though. I must admit she has the best set up because she didn’t pay a lot but she still have to pay taxes on it so what I’m trying to say that the mortgage system is the biggest scam on the planet.
Yes, but she got 2 units for $42,000 and $44,000 when they were asking $65,000 and the market price for 1 bedrooms is $182,000. Her HOA plus utilities is $600 - 650/month per unit. She is still winning.
@@tonysanchez5621 . There is nothing like being able to decorate your space your way. I spent more gut reno my home than the value and I don't regret a thing.....
This is AWESOME. So smart to purchase a co-op cash and pay less. I also like that she paid cash for the reno instead of taking a loan. 👌🏾 Amazing style too 🤩
What a great piece. I love how it covered travel, home purchase/reno and the joy of living all rolled up in one video. I loved her story, she seems very happy.
Your achievements are amazing! Your apartment is gorgeous and just love how you renovated and have styled it, including trinkets from your travels. Just beautiful.
This was so amazing. I love the representation. This is definitely an eye opener. Beautiful Sis, beautiful home. Everything is so tasteful; the style, the vibe, the creativity, the personality, the wardrobe, it all does it for me. This Pandemic has taught me that I do not have to go to work, to work. So I’m searching for ideas. And looking at ways others have made the adjustment. Thanks for sharing.
She’s awesome. I absolutely love her whole style. I want her entire wardrobe. :) It’s funny that she put more into the renovation than the cost of the actual apartment but hey it turned out gorgeous so kudos!
Omg that price is insane. But I wonder if she'll be able to recoup some of that cost on renovations when she resells given the whole co-op low price rules and such. Also, she's glowing, what a queen
First black woman to travel every country in the world!! 🙏🏿💕🙏🏿. I must share this great accomplishment of yours. I love you units. Thank you for sharing
