livonia: Livonia City Tree Lighting and Caroling Ceremony 2012 - 11/25/12 06:57 AM
City Tree Lighting & Caroling Ceremony
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livonia: 2012 Leaf Pickup in Livonia, MI, Round 1 - 11/03/12 09:39 AM
2012 Leaf Pickup in Livonia, MI, Round 1
It's that time of year again!
Livonia has an awesome leaf pickup program.
You just rake or blow them out into the street and the trucks come by and scoop or vacuum them up!
     
Here's the scedule:

Here are some of the rules:
Do not place leaves in ditches or far back from the roadway. Leaves only - Do not mix in other debris (NO sticks, branches, grass). Please remove parked cars from the street on your scheduled pickup day. Residents may also dispose of leaves on their weekly … (6 comments)

livonia: Bell Creek Square Condominiums Livonia Mi 48154 - 07/08/12 12:40 PM
Bell Creek Square Condominiums Livonia Mi 48154
Bell Creek Square Condos are a newer-built complex, in the form of Townhomes.

The Location:
Bell Creek Square Condos are located in the heart of Livonia, MI, at the Southeast corner of 6 Mile and Farmington Roads. Located 2  miles away from I-96, Downtown Detroit is 27 minutes and Ann Arbor is only 28 minutes away. Metro Airport is also about 27 minutes away. The Police and Fire stations, library and City Hall are all just over a mile away. Livonia's nicest mall, Laurel Park, is only about 2 miles West of the … (6 comments)

livonia: Coventry Gardens Homes Subdivision Livonia MI 48154 - 07/08/12 08:15 AM
Coventry Gardens Homes Subdivision Livonia MI 48154
Coventry Gardens is one of the most well-known, established subdivisions in Livonia.The unique homes, winding streets and sense of community are amazing.

The Location:
Coventry Gardens is located in the heart of Livonia, MI, at the Northwest corner of 5 Mile and Farmington Roads. Only about a mile away from I-96, Downtown Detroit is 26 minutes and Ann Arbor is only 27 minutes away. Metro Airport is 26 minutes away. The Police and Fire stations, library and City Hall are all withing walking distance.
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livonia: Livonia, MI Market Report comparing November 2010 & 2011 - 12/18/11 09:53 AM
Livonia, MI Market Report comparing November 2010 & 2011
There were 77 homes sold in November 2010 vs 85 sold in November 2011
Average sold price was $113,994 in 2010 and $122,031 in 2011
Highest sold in 2010 was $335,000 vs $330,795 in 2011
Lowest sold was $14,100 in 2010 and $17,500 in 2011
Average days on market in 2010 was 93. In 2011 it was 85.
Here's the comparison in the different price ranges:

As you can see, the average price per sale is higher and the days on market are just a little bit lower in 2011 … (4 comments)

livonia: Reason #37 to Live in Livonia, MI - 11/11/11 09:16 AM
Reason #37 to Live in Livonia, MI
 
There are many reasons to want to Live in Livonia, MI.
 
The Livonia Police are outstanding.  The schools system is one of the best in the state. I've never really heard anyone complain about the schools. A great mix of well established and newer construction subdivisions. Coventry Gardens, Burton Hollow, Francavilla and Quakertown are some of the most popular. Proximity to freeways makes traffic much better than a lot of other cities. Ever drive on Ford Rd in Canton during rush hour? Bates.  
Well, Reason #37 to Live in Livonia, … (4 comments)

livonia: Bigg Burger hamburger shop in Livonia, MI - 11/08/11 11:01 AM
Bigg Burger hamburger shop in Livonia, MI
There's a new(er) hamburger shop in town. It's called Bigg Burger, and I stopped there today to see what all the talk is about!
They're located at 19055 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI  48152. Just south of 7 Mile Rd.
I ordered a regular single burger and small fries.
The burger was great! They have a ton of FREE items that you can put on your burgers. On mine, I got dijon mustard, sprouts, grilled onions and mushrooms, tomatoes, green olives and fresh jalapeno's. How that sound? I can't wait to try the bleu … (7 comments)

livonia: Fox Creek Golf Course, Livonia, MI - 05/11/11 01:18 PM
Fox Creek Golf Course, Livonia, MI Opened in 1988, Fox Creek is the newest of the three Livonia golf courses. Offering two distinctive nines, Fox Creek will definitely challenge the game of all golfers. The front nine is 300+ yards longer than the back, but it's a little more open, which will help with errant shots. You'll be better off with accuracy over distance on the back nine because the fairways are more narrow. There's a chance to come in contact with some water on 13 of the 18 holes on the course. There are also a good number of sand … (3 comments)

livonia: Burton Hollow Annual Subdivision Garage Sale, Livonia, MI - 05/09/11 01:34 PM
UPDATE!! Garage sale dates for 2012 will be Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th. Burton Hollow Annual Subdivision Garage Sale, Livonia, MI
It's that time of year again. Time to hit the local garage sales!
By far the biggest and best garage sale in Livonia, the Burton Hollow sub sale is going to be here the 14th and 15th of May.

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I haven't been thru the area during garage sale weekend in a couple of years, but you'd be surprised at the traffic they'll get. 
If I had to take a guess, there's probably … (6 comments)

livonia: Livonia, MI Spring Pothole Hotline is now Available - 04/09/11 01:19 PM
Livonia, MI Spring Pothole Hotline is now Available
Winters in Livonia, MI are brutal. The freezing and thawing, freezing and thawing, over and over as Spring approaches brings out potholes. Lots of potholes. As frost leaves the ground, parts of the roads in Livonia, MI break apart creating potholes.
There's "good news".
There's now a Spring Pothole Hotline available. Report potholes on Livonia-maintained roads. They will be patch within two working days from being reported.
Report potholes on neighborhood streets, half-mile roads and/or one of the Livonia major roads (Newburgh, Levan, Ann Arbor Trail and Schoolcraft).
To report a … (4 comments)

livonia: Livonia Michigan Short Sale Info March 2011 - 03/18/11 10:30 AM
Livonia Michigan Short Sale Info March 2011
There are a total of 524 residential homes and condominiums for sale today.
139 of these listings are Short Sales. Breaking it down further, 128 are houses and 11 are condos. That's just over 1 our of ever 4 properties on the market in Livonia, MI are Short Sales.
The price range of homes that are on the market in Livonia, Michigan are $25,900-$279,900.
There are also 50 pending transactions.
For more information about Short Sales, a list of available homes, or to search for homes yourself, send an email to EricMichael@Remerica.com
or visit … (4 comments)

livonia: Lowest and Highest Priced Homes in Livonia, MI - 02/18/11 12:40 PM
Lowest and Highest Priced Homes in Livonia, MI
Hi Everyone,
This is just an update/recap of a couple of previous blogs. I'm sure you'll remember them. If not, links to the original blogs will be listed below.
The cheapest house in Livonia, MI, (as of 1-11-2011) was $11,000. I small HUD home, great for a rental or someone on a serious budget. It's still pending (It is a HUD home after all) and I'll probably write another post after I find out what the actual sold price is. Here's the original blog... There ARE Options!
As for the highest prices house … (7 comments)

livonia: How Many Words Is THIS Picture Worth? - 01/18/11 11:37 AM
How Many Words Is THIS Picture Worth?
They say "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words."
How much is this one worth?

A few days ago, I wrote a blog about the house with the lowest listed price in Livonia, MI, the city I live in. There ARE Options!
I was searching homes on our local MLS and I thought I'd look up some of the "Upper End" homes. When I found the listing, I couldn't believe what I saw! Not only was there a grand total of one picture, this picture also had something in the foreground. Something … (48 comments)

livonia: ***Update*** There ARE Options! - 01/04/11 12:37 PM
There ARE Options!
Lately, I've had a few potential buyers tell me that they still can't afford to purchase a house.
Which got me thinking... I wonder what the lowest priced house in the area is.
First, let me define "area". I'm just going to us the city that I live in, Livonia, Michigan. I could certainly find a lower priced home, say, in the City of Detroit, but I'm just gonna use my city. It's easier that way.
(If you want me to look up another city, just let me know!)
Quick search on the MLS (multiple listing service) … (8 comments)