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Holly was originally named after Mount Holly, New Jersey and believed to be inspired by the red berries of the Michigan holly plant.
Holly has come a long way since its early origins as a small settlement at the end of the Civil War, and more recently as a junction of the Detroit & Milwaukee railroad. Twenty-five years ago, most people in the Detroit metro area thought of the village of Holly as the closest place to go skiing and snowboarding in the southeastern part of the state. Today, skiing and snowboarding options are still there, but the village is seen as a far northern suburb of the metropolitan Detroit area, located in desirable Oakland County. Easy access to I-75 and location between Flint and Detroit still make it a place where people want to live and hang out.
Moving to Holly
Part of the big appeal of Holly is that it's a nice place to live in the metro Detroit area, where you can still find an affordable home for rent or apartment rental without having to sacrifice your safety. Houses in Holly are priced quite a bit below the national average, and there is an appealing blend of new construction homes and well-maintained older houses for rent and for sale.
If you want to move to Holly, come prepared to understand that landlords will still have certain things they want to see that indicate you will be a good tenant. Landlords will want to see steady employment, with an income that is at least three times the monthly rent. Also come prepared with a solid rental history and strong rental references, to help the landlord see some proof that you won't destroy the place. Don't forget the most important thing to bring to the lease signing: cash in pocket for the first month's rent, in addition to that pesky security deposit. If you happen to need a pet friendly apartment, you should be able to find that here, too, but most landlords who allow you to bring Fluffy and Fido will want you to pay some extra deposits. View Holly City Guide