Living in Plymouth

The Plymouth Preservation Network Presents “Ghosts of Plymouth”

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

The PPN is hosting 2 fundraisers.  The first, “Ghosts of Plymouth”, a night of good food and spooky stories about the historic places of Plymouth. Tickets are $28 per person and include dinner, one drink and the 30 minute presentation.

The second fundraising event will be a luncheon held the following Tuesday, October 26th at noon. This will be a book signing with local author and psychic medium Kristy Robinett. Lunch tickets will be $15 per person and will include lunch and one, non-alcoholic beverage. Kristy will also be selling and signing copies of her book, “Ghosts of Southeast Michigan.”

Tickets can be purchased at Nico & Vali. There are only 55 seats available for each event, so get your tickets early!

Please visit our web site www.plymouthpreservation.org for more information.

Happy Haunting!

Shortage of Homes for Sale in the City of Plymouth!

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

 

According to the Realcomp (REALTOR’s Multiple Listing Service), there were only 82 new listings in Plymouth (48170) in August 2010 vs. 113 in 2009 or a 27% decrease. We’ve seen this decrease on the street with fewer quality homes for sale and a general lack of good inventory to show buyers. As a result, home prices (especially in the City) are doing well and Plymouth has remained an attractive destination for home buyers. If you are thinking of selling, now may be the time.

If you’d like to get a professional opinion on the value of your home and whether now might be the time to sell, please give us a call and we’d be happy to discuss  your situation with you and what we can do to help.  You can contact Carrie at 734-788-2398 / carrie@bobbake.com or Patrick at 734-272-8375 / patrick@bobbake.com.

Cupcake Station Opening Today in Plymouth MI!

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

Cupcakes have finally arrived – Cupcake Station is now open in downtown Plymouth! Located on Main St. across from the Park in downtown Plymouth, you can now enjoy a delicious treat the next time you go for a walk downtown.

The Plymouth Symphony Presents “Musical Treats”

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

 

 

A fun series of events to enjoy great music, food and friends

First Event – Thursday , September 30, 2010

VENUS UNBOUND – a “Girl’s Night Out” begins at the Lotus Arts Gallery with music, wine, special tasting party by Old World Olive Press, Beijo Bags, and more!  The party moves next door to DeGulio Kitchen Showroom with variety of great food and a cooking demo by Plymouth Master Caterer Jeff Zak

Tickets – $35

call 734 451-2112 for tickets and info TODAY!

Cellar 849 Wine-Bar and Restaurant in Plymouth, MI

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

The Plymouth entertainment district continues to grow with a  diverse range of restaurants including the Cellar 849 Wine Bar.  We stopped by Cellar 849 tonight (849 Penniman in downtown Plymouth or “dtP”) for a one of their wonderful thin crust pizzas – there’s nothing like fresh from a wood-fired oven! Cellar 849 has a comfortable, upscale wine bar atmosphere inside where you can sample/buy/drink wine and enjoy some gourmet pizza. Step inside and the interior is warm and inviting with lots of natural materials and warm wood tones. Find out more at www.cellar849.com or call them at 734-254-0275.

Le George Mediterranean Bar and Restaurant Now Open in Downtown Northville, MI

| BAKE REAL ESTATE
Le George Northville

Updated January 13th, 2010: it’s been several months now and Le George continues to impress. We stop by there for lunch quite often and the service is always top notch.  Ask for the recommended specials which we do or just go for a sandwich. 

Update August 13, 2010: Le George is now open!  If you are looking for an upscale bar/restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine, Le George might be worth a try. The interior is very nicely decorated and there’s even an outdoor seating area! We had lunch there today and the place was very busy. There is also a convenient take-out menu if you are on the go. For more information, call Le George at (248) 924-2016.

Le George Bar and Restaurant, Northville MI

Walking in downtown Northville today, we noticed the new Le George Mediterranean Bar and Restaurant under construction. The sign on the window suggests a Spring 2010 opening so let’s look forward to a new business downtown. le George is located at 124 E. Main St. in downtown Northville.

City of Plymouth, Michigan Video

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

Here’s a video about the City of Plymouth Michigan that I thought would be worth sharing. It gives a very good overview of the City and what you can expect to find living here. Whether it’s the Penn Theater, Kellogg Park, shops, restaurants, walkable tree-lined streets, and historic homes, you’ll find something to enjoy in this classic American small town.

CELEBRATION YOUTH ORCHESTRAS , a sponsored project of the Plymouth Symphony, will be holding auditions for the 2010-2011 season on Friday, August 27, at Evola Music on Haggerty in Canton

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

The CELEBRATION YOUTH ORCHESTRAS , a sponsored project of the Plymouth Symphony, will be holding auditions for the 2010-2011 season on Friday, August 27, at Evola Music on Haggerty in Canton.   Under the direction of conductor Nan Washburn, the Celebration Youth Orchestras provide a unique, enriching and exciting musical experience for aspiring young players throughout southeast Michigan, especially in Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, Belleville, and Westland.

The CYO currently offers a full program of three orchestras and a flute choir, workshops and master classes with prominent guest soloists and composers, as well as yearly side-by-side performances with the professional musicians of the Plymouth Symphony and Orchestra Canton. Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Jane Libbing at the Plymouth Canton Symphony Orchestras office at 734-451-2112 or e-mail her at jane@plymouthsymphony.org . Check out the CYO web site: www.celebrationyouthorchestras.org

Updated: Scream 4 Movie Now Filming in Plymouth and Northville Michigan with Courteney Cox and David Arquette

| BAKE REAL ESTATE
Scream 4 Now Shooting in Northville MI

Updated: September 1st, 2010: The Scream 4 crew is back – this time in Northville along Clement.  The crew will be onsite for the next few weeks and filming in the evenings/nights.

Updated: July 19th, 2010: The crowds of extras were all over downtown Plymouth today. Lots of Woodsboro police cars and news vans littered the streets. It was all a bit surreal since living in Plymouth is like being in a movie everyday with the beautiful homes, shops and parks. The faux Police Station actually looks pretty good – certainly better than an empty lot!

Scream 4 is now filming in Northville and Plymouth Michigan. Scenes are being shot all over including the Next Chapter Bookstore and Bistro in Northville and a new faux store front beside the Box Bar in Plymouth. Filming in Plymouth around Kellogg Park will take place on Monday and Tuesday – if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of stars Courteney Cox and David Arquette around town!

For more info about Real Estate in the City of Plymouth, Michigan, please visit our homepage at www.bobbake.com.

Scream 4 Police Station
 

Scream 4 Set in Plymouth Michigan

 

2010 Art in the Park in Downtown Plymouth Michigan July 9,10, & 11

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

Update July 10th, 2010: This year’s event seems bigger and better than ever with perfect summer weather too! The booths seems to be taking over more and more of downtown and combined with the new stores – there’s plenty to see. 

It’s summer in Plymouth (starting officially today on the Summer Solstice) and Art in the Park is coming soon. Downtown streets and parks will be transformed into rows of artists and craftsmen displaying their work and wares for all to see and purchase. In addition to the vendors – visitors to town will be able to enjoy all the new shops and restaurants that have appeared in the past year. For more information about Art in the Park 2010, go to www.artinthepark.com.

Old World Olive Press Now Open in Downtown Plymouth Michigan!

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

Update July 10th, 2010: At Art in the Park this year, we stopped by the Old World Olive Press and the place was crowded with Olive Oil tasters – so much so that we decided to come back at a later date. The place looked great and the people were sure enjoying themselves!

Another new business for the food lover is coming to Plymouth! Old World Olive Press will be opening soon at 467 Forest Avenue in Downtown Plymouth.  Specializing in Balsamic vinegar and Olive Oils from around the world, Old World Olive Press will have something to satisfy your Mediterranean wonder oil wishes. Whether it’s for dining out or buying fresh vegetables, meats, and other speciality food items, Plymouth is rapidly growing into the food destination.

New Compass in Downtown Plymouth

| BAKE REAL ESTATE

Well it’s nearly finished – the new compass in downtown Plymouth!  It certainly is a dramatic statement. The construction continues…  but it’s actually not difficult to park and now you can see the new compass.