The 2012 edition of Art in the Park is coming this weekend to downtown Plymouth. With somewhat cooler (relatively speaking) weather forecast, the event promises to be another success. We’ll likely have plenty of things to see, buy, and do as the entire downtown becomes a pedestrian area with streets lined by vendors from around the country. For more information about Art in the Park, you can visit their website at www.artinthepark.com.
The Plymouth and Northville Real Estate market is almost inextricably tied to the health of the local auto industry. And with the recovery in the auto sector, we’ve seen the area real estate market recover strongly as well. The last couple of months have surprised many with the lack of available homes and the competition among buyers. And so it was good to see this proud display of new and vintage Mustangs on a warm Sunday afternoon in downtown Plymouth. And overlooking it all stands one of the City’s most desirable residences – Penniman Place – the tallest building near the center of the photograph.
In a recent interview published by the Northville Record Newspaper, Bob Bake, Associate Broker Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel, comments: “There’s a significant uptick in activity, especially for homes that are in move-in ready condition in appealing areas.”
To read the full article published by the Northville Record, click here.
Update – the Sardine Room is now officially open for business just in time for summer. All reports so far are very positive! We’ve had the opportunity to go there a couple of different times and were impressed by the food, interior, and service.
The restaurant scene in downtown Plymouth will soon have a new addition. From the owners of Fiamma Grille and Campari’s, comes the new Sardine Room. Located on Main St. opposite Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, the location couldn’t be any better! In addition to the imminent opening of Panache 447, the Sardine Room will help further elevate downtown Plymouth as a dining destination.
More than a few of our clients love to watch HGTV’s House Hunters and when the hunt is in the South East Michigan area, it sure can be fun to see familiar places and even faces. Well last week, it was Plymouth’s turn as House Hunters were in town filming at one of our listings on Evergreen. I won’t give away which home they actually bought but look for the episode later this year or early next year!
As we get closer to Halloween, more and more pumpkins along with other seasonal decorations are appearing on front porches and lawns all over town. This year, you might even win an award! The Wicked Halloween Run comes to Plymouth with a Home Decoration Contest. Homes in Plymouth located on the 10K or 5K race course routes are eligible for Halloween Decoration Contest with winners receiving a Recognition Award Sign and/or Gift Card. Winners are selected and notified on Wednesday, October 26th. So if you’re a runner and enjoy costuming up for Halloween, this is a great opportunity to have some fun. See the run website page under Race Info for more information: http://www.wickedhalloweenrun.com/
Ground has been broken on the new commercial building at the intersection of Main St. and Ann Arbor Trail. Located at one of the town’s main intersections, this prime piece of real estate and former gas station will now to be home to a number of restaurants and retail spaces on 2 floors.
There are so many classic homes around Plymouth and Northville that you can lose yourself in the people, history, and stories that accompany each one. Some of these homes have been lovingly maintained and/or restored, others have been expanded and updated, while others are in need of maintenance and care. Whatever their condition, these homes from modest to stately, are part of the community fabric representing the founding families who built them, to the generations of owners who have lived in them since. They are like old cars. Many are from the 1920’s, some from the 1940’s and more from the 1950’s – just like at the recent Concours d’Elegance in Plymouth. Here’s a recent video about a Plymouth resident and her Packard. The driving scenes were filmed around downtown Plymouth’s Hough Park neighborhood – the perfect place for a slow drive down tree-lined streets graced with classic homes. Click on the above for a wonderful video of a long time Plymouth resident, car enthusiast, and philanthropist Margaret Dunning and her Packard.
The 2011 Concours d’Elegance of America (formerly known as the Meadowbrook Conours d’Elegance) was held at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan on Sunday, July 31st. Previously held at Meadowbrook Hall on the grounds of Oakland University, the new site in Plymouth made this opportunity to view some of the world’s finest automobiles more convenient then ever. It also provided the perfect setting for showcasing the invited world-class vehicles. Along with the Detroit Auto Show and the Eyes on Design show in Grosse Pointe Shores, the Concours d’Elegance of America is an absolute must for any automotive history and design enthusiast. For information, you can visit the official website at http://www.concoursusa.org/
The Michigan Philharmonic (formerly the Plymouth Canton Symphony Orchestras) is sponsoring HOME AGAIN! – bringing back the Symphony Home Tour – May 21 and 22. Featured on the tour are 6 homes throughout Plymouth and Canton, including a unique and spectacular garage and a 19,000 square foot home with a geo-thermal system which is Green Certified. Hours for the tour are 12-6 pm on Saturday, May 21 and 12-5 pm on Sunday, May 22. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Tickets are available at the Symphony office at 774 N. Sheldon Road in the Plymouth Art Center, Magnolia’s and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce in downtown
Plymouth and Garden Views in Northville.
This is a great opportunity to tour some of the area’s most spectacular and unique homes. From a beautifully renovated and enhanced historic home in downtown Plymouth, to a custom home with one of South East Michigan’s most impressive garages and car collections. Proceeds benefit the Michigan Philharmonic based in Plymouth. For more info and how/where to buy tickets, please call 734-451-2112 or click here.
The fountain is back on and the Farmer’s Market for this year’s season is back on Saturday morning. And so marks the unofficial start of Spring here in Plymouth. The Plymouth Green Street Fair is also this weekend along with Mother’s Day so the area should be quite busy in case you are planning to drive into town. You can find out more about the Green Fair if you click the earlier link. In short, it’s great showcase of “Green” products and services including everything from home improvement ideas to alternative fuel vehicles. The Green Fair runs May 6-8 and the Farmer’s Market is on Saturday Mornings beside the Penn across from the Fountain. As long as the weather holds, it will be a great weekend to enjoy strolling around Plymouth enjoying the sites, shopping, and restaurants!
