michigan: Plymouth Fall Festivities Include Killer Chicken BBQ - 09/03/08 07:08 PM
Now that September has arrived, Plymouth's Fall Festival is just around the corner.

Celebrating its 53rd year, this weekend's Fall Festival kicks off Friday night with Bingo in the Gathering and a TasteFest. With over 20 local restaurants participating, the TasteFest festivities at Station 885 will have lots of … (2 comments)

michigan: 324 Blunk | Plymouth MI Just Listed For Lease - 09/03/08 02:16 PM
Absolutely Stunning Downtown Plymouth Charmer!

Lease Furnished Or Unfurnished, Totally Rebuilt In 2005 With A Granite Cherry Kitchen And 4-Season Sunroom * Library Is Currently Used As Formal Dining Room * This Home Is A Beauty And The Newly Landscaped Yard Will Knock Your Socks Off * Minimum 1 … (0 comments)

michigan: 1st Time Buyer Alert, Part 2 - 08/25/08 11:13 AM
As I wrote in the July Market Report, Congress passed the new American Housing Rescure and Foreclosure Prevention Act to help spur activity and encourage buyers, and particularly first time buyers, to take the homeownership leap. Besides providing a tax credit of up to a $7,500 (10% of the purchase … (0 comments)

michigan: July Market Report - 08/25/08 10:52 AM
According to RealComp, our local MLS, the market activity trend reflected a 15% increase in activity over the same period last year for the seventh straight month in 2008. Additionally, Pending sales were up significantly over the same period in 2007.

While interest rates have remained low, values … (1 comments)

michigan: Preserving Plymouth History - 08/19/08 11:55 PM
The Plymouth Historical Society has created a virtual photo library of images created by early Plymouth resident Charles Draper. Through photographs, postcards, negatives and glass plate negatives, Draper captured images of Plymouth life and real estate from 1890-1930. With more than 500 images, the collection presents a glimpse into what … (0 comments)

michigan: 3974 Norwich Drive | Canton MI 48188 Just Listed For Lease - 08/19/08 09:58 PM
Woodlands of Chatterton Village ~ BEST LOCATION IN COMPLEX OVERLOOKING WOODS & WALKING TRAIL!! Lovely Open Floorplan With Kitchen Open To Dining & Living Rooms With 9ft Ceilings Throughout * Great Room With Cozy Bay Window Overlooking Woods With Walk Trail * Kitchen With Hardwood Flooring, Under Cabinet Lighting, and … (0 comments)

michigan: Annexation Plan Goes Down in Defeat - 08/15/08 02:04 PM
Tuesday, August 5th, Livonia voters and seven Northville Township residents on the old Northville Psychiatric Hospital voted against the plan to annex the 414 acre property. As a former Northville resident and current Livonia resident, I was conflicted about the debate. Mostly, I'd love to see new life given to this … (0 comments)

michigan: Radon Smadon...Who Cares? - 08/06/08 10:56 AM
You should because radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. As a tasteless, odorless, colorless gas, there are no physical warning signs of the presence of radon. Testing is the only way to find out.

While radon isn't a certainty in Michigan, there are definitely pockets … (2 comments)

michigan: 39544 Village Run, Northville MI 48168 - 07/18/08 04:57 PM

Absolutely WOW!
Country Club Village -  State Of The Art Kitchen With Granite & Stainless Steel Package With Planning Station - Thermador, Viking And Top Of The Line Appliances, Bamboo Planked Hardwood Throughout The Condo, 2 Fireplaces With Furnace Grade Remote, Home Automation System; All Rooms Wired With … (0 comments)

michigan: 29162 Minton, Livonia MI 48150 - 07/18/08 09:09 AM

Absolutely Impeccable And Shows Beautifully! Everything Is Done From The Roof To The Windows, Furnace, Air Condition & More. Hardwood Floors, 3rd Bedroom Currently Being Used As Dining Room With Doorwall To Custom Decking; Updated Electrical, Plumbing, Finished Lower Level Offers An Additional 600sf of Finished Area With Half Bath. … (0 comments)

michigan: The Great Annexation Debate - 07/11/08 08:39 PM
I first wroteabout the old Northville Psychiatric Hospital property back in 2004 when the State of Michigan accepted a bid from a local developer on the property. Fast forward 4 years, and the property is still entrenched in a quagmire. Now, because of difficulties between the developer and the Township, … (0 comments)

michigan: 2008 Plymouth Art in the Park - 07/11/08 07:49 PM
Celebrating its 29th year, Plymouth's Art in the Park kicked off today and runs through Sunday, July 13th. Dubbed one of the "Gems of the Great Lakes" by AAA Magazine, Art in the Park features more than 400 artists. Come for the art, enjoy the food, check out the entertainment, … (0 comments)

michigan: 21815 Arbor Lane, Novi MI 48375 - 07/06/08 10:43 PM
 
Mint Condition!
Whispering Meadows  -  ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Home Offers A Large Pie Shape Lot With Privacy For Your 19' X 9' Sunroom. Corian Counters In Kitchen With Ceramic Flooring, Spacious Family Room With A Computer Alcove For Privacy, Partially Finished Basement & Tons Of Storage. The Best Lot Deep … (1 comments)

michigan: 14720 Susanna Livonia MI Open Sunday - 06/28/08 06:40 PM
Castle Gardens - We invite everyone to visit our open house in Livonia at 14720 Susanna this Sunday, June 29th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
From a new cherry and granite Kitchen to over 700 square feet of finished living space in the lower level, this totally renovated … (0 comments)

michigan: Increased Sales But Half Are Foreclosures - 06/28/08 05:46 PM
Realcomp, our local and Michigan's largest Multiple Listing Service, released the latest sales figures recently indicating a 12.7% year to date increase in sales over last year for the entire MLS. Although the number of homes on the market has declined an average of 7%, more the half the homes … (0 comments)

michigan: 42516 Lake Success, Northville MI Open Sunday - 06/23/08 10:43 PM
Highland Lakes - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 42516 Lake Success Drive this Sunday, June 29th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This 2 bedroom, 1.1 bath condo features an updated Kitchen, spacious bedrooms, renovated bathrooms, and partially finished lower level. Come check out the many … (0 comments)

michigan: 345 Roe St | Plymouth MI Just Listed For Sale - 06/18/08 11:40 PM

Downtown Plymouth Charmer!
Shows Like A Pottery Barn Model With Hardwood Floors, Jacuzzi Main Bath, Separate Library; Huge Deck,1 Car Garage Turned Into Family Room But Room For Tandem (2 car) Garage If Desired, Fenced Park-like Yard on Quiet, Dead End Street and Walk to Downtown Plymouth!
Property information ~ $234,900
2,019 … (2 comments)

michigan: 47153 Dunsany Northville MI Open Sunday - 06/18/08 10:53 PM
We invite everyone to visit our open house at 47153 Dunsany this Sunday, June 22nd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This totally updated 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath Colonial "Pottery Barn" Colonial with a 2+ car garage sits on a beautiful wooded half-acre lot. The home is located North … (0 comments)

michigan: A Day For Memorials - 05/26/08 05:59 PM
How did you celebrate this Memorial Day holiday? Did you attend a parade? Did you visit a cemetary? Or was it just a rare day off? For the first time in more than 30 years, I marched in a parade, bringing back a flood of memories. I was born on … (3 comments)

michigan: 11667 Morgan | Plymouth MI 48170 - 04/26/08 10:09 PM
Nice Brick Ranch in Quiet Area!
Plymouth Township - UPDATED PLYMOUTH BRICK RANCH Includes Newer Roof, Tilt-Out Windows, Furnace, Air Conditioning, Pergo Flooring, Bathroom Vanity, Stove & Refrigerator * Spacious Master Bedroom Could Be Used As Family Room * Large 19' x 10' Florida Room, 2+ Car Tandem Garage … (1 comments)

michigan: Don't Miss The Big Open House! - 04/25/08 02:13 PM
Sunday, April 27th is around the corner and if you've been thinking about checking out any open houses, now is the time.
The Big Open House promises a record number of homes and condos being held open. Visit their website to search for properties, plan and map your tour, then check out … (1 comments)

michigan: 19661 Northridge Dr Open Sunday, 4/27 - 04/22/08 09:59 PM
Northville -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 19661 Northridge this Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Conveniently located West of Haggerty, just north off 7 Mile this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is updated from top to bottom.
This is just one of hundreds of homes … (0 comments)

michigan: 19661 Northridge Dr | Northville MI 48167 - 04/22/08 09:57 PM
A Pottery Barn Beauty
Out Of The Magazine Of "Pottery Barn" This Condo Is Updated From Head To Toe & Is Amazing * Features Include Cathedral Ceilings, Crown Moldings, New Hardwood Floors, Fixtures, Paint, Berber Carpeting, Stainless Steel Package * Loft Area For Office & A Fully Enclosed Sun … (0 comments)

michigan: 21112 Lujon Open Sunday, April 27th - 04/21/08 05:07 PM
Farmington Hills  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 21112 Lujon this Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Conveniently located just north off 8 Mile in popular Meadowbrook Hills, this home offers over 3,000 square feet of living space on nearly .75 acres of property.
This … (0 comments)

michigan: 1177 Penniman Open This Sunday - 04/21/08 04:41 PM
Downtown, Plymouth  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1177 Penniman this Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Located just two blocks west of Main Street in Downtown Plymouth, this home has been beautifully renovated.
This is just one of hundreds of homes being held … (0 comments)

michigan: 1690 Aberdeen St | Canton MI Just Listed For Sale - 04/17/08 10:45 PM
"Maintenance free"
NORTH CANTON COLONIAL SHOWS LIKE A MODEL * Updated Maple Kitchen & All Newer Appliances, Pergo Family Room Flooring With Cedar Book Cases * All Newer Windows, 3 Year New Pool And Decking, Updated Baths, Newer Air Conditioning, New Trim & Gutters A Maintenance Free Beautiful Home … (2 comments)

michigan: 34025 Carl Dr | Livonia MI Just Listed For Sale - 03/28/08 11:24 PM
Sharp Windridge Village Colonial!
Much Sought After Windridge Colonial On A Corner Lot With Circular Drive And Beautiful Treed Backyard! Deep Into The Sub, This Home Offers A Sun Room Complete With Hot Tub And Sky Lights, Pergo Flooring In Family Room and Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Butlers Pantry … (1 comments)

michigan: Google Is The New MLS, Part 1 - 03/22/08 12:20 PM
I recently reread a post I published June 16, 2004 stating that 70% of home buyers began their search on the internet. That percentage has increased to 80% according to the 2007 National Association of Realtors Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers.
In 2004, the tech-savvy buyer began their search on Realtor.com. … (3 comments)

michigan: Bringing Home Someone Else's Stuff - 03/19/08 11:48 PM
Do you want to get rid of household items, but just haven't made the effort to have a garage sale or run an ad in the local newspaper?Announcing the MichiganMoves Marketplace, the perfect place to post all your items, letting everyone in the MichiganMoves network know. Your castoff is sure to be … (0 comments)

michigan: A Million To One - 03/16/08 11:01 AM
The wildest thing happened recently. A gentleman named Gary from the west side of Michigan e-mailed from my website. He had just accepted a job in Southfield, didn't know the area at all, and wanted me to show him a few condos.
When I met Gary and his wife the following … (9 comments)

michigan: You've Got Mail - 03/15/08 06:35 PM
Did you receive a surprise in your mailbox recently saying your value has decreased, but your taxes have gone up? If you have, you're not alone. Countless numbers of residents in the Detroit Metro area are scratching their heads wondering what's up.
With all the news about declining property values in the … (1 comments)

michigan: February Posts Increased Home Sales - 03/12/08 11:13 PM
Did you see the headlines in the Business section of the Detroit Free Press this morning?
Feb. home sales leap 12.8% 
Citing statistics from Realcomp, our local real estate MLS, 3,591 homes and condos in the Detroit Metro area were sold in February 2008 versus 3,184 in February 2007.
President Karen Kage … (1 comments)

michigan: 8680 Lanewood | Westland MI Real Estate - 02/20/08 10:08 PM
8680 Lanewood Westland MI Real EstateLocation: Westland, MILOOKING FOR NEWER CONSTRUCTION WITH LIVONIA SCHOOLS UNDER $165K? Check Out This Great Colonial With Awesome Family Room, Living Room w/Gas Fireplace & Bay Window, Hardwood in Entry, Kitchen & MBr * Kitchen w/Appliances & Washed Maple Cabinets * Convenient Upstairs Laundry * 12' … (0 comments)

michigan: 20717 Rensselaer | Farmington Hill MI Real Estate - 02/20/08 10:03 PM
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michigan: Operation Holiday Joy - 12/16/07 07:24 PM
As the new Secretary of the local Women Marine Association-Motor City Chapter, I spent several hours yesterday at a 'packing party' for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The WMA Motor City Chapter's "Operation Caring Friends" ships over 200 packages per month overseas. Mary Ann Merritt has organized this monumental effort since … (2 comments)

 
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