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Northville Real Estate Values Continue to Increase in the first 4 months of 2014

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Through the first 4 months of 2014, Northville real estate prices continue to surge upward.  Median sales prices for residential homes are now near or at pre-recession levels across the area – both the City and Township. The supply of resale homes also continues to show improvement in the Township while the City still suffers a shortage of available homes.  The data below clearly illustrates that values have continued to increase while the Township has shown a sharp increase in median sales price.  This is mainly due to more high value homes transacting vs. previous years. With prices increasing so high and so quickly, it’s difficult to predict how much higher the market can go.  So it’s more important then ever to ensure the home you buy truly meets your current and future needs in terms of location, functionality, and resale potential.

If you are considering buying or selling in the area and would like an informed, professional opinion from people who know the local market and how to buy and sell a home, click here to contact us.

Patrick Wong, Associate Broker – Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Northville City Median Sales Price
Northville City Median Sales Price
Northville Township Median Sales Price
Northville Township Median Sales Price

Plymouth Real Estate Values Continue to Increase in the first 4 months of 2014

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Through the first 4 months of 2014, Plymouth real estate prices continue to surge upward.  Median sales prices for residential homes are now at pre-recession levels across the area – both the City and Township. The supply of resale homes also continues to show improvement as more sellers take advantage of near record level values. The data below clearly illustrates that values have continued to increase although not quite as sharply when compared to last year.  With prices increasing so high and so quickly, it’s difficult to predict how much higher the market can go.  So it’s more important then ever to ensure the home you buy truly meets your current and future needs in terms of location, functionality, and resale potential. I’ll have a similar view of the Northville market in an upcoming post.

If you are considering buying or selling in the area and would like an informed, professional opinion from people who know the local market and how to buy and sell a home, click here to contact us.

Patrick Wong, Associate Broker – Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

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Plymouth City Median Sales Price – Residential
Plymouth Township Median Sales Price - Residential
Plymouth Township Median Sales Price – Residential

East meets West: Plymouth’s Iconic Cozy Cafe now has Sushi

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Cozy Cafe Sushi
Cozy Cafe Sushi

Plymouth’s downtown Cozy Cafe is well known to locals and walking by today, you’ll notice a pretty significant name and menu change. So if you are in the mood for some Beef Bulgogi, look no further than the Cozy Cafe!  Of course, other restaurants in the area also offer sushi, sashimi and other Asian inspired menu items. But I believe this is the only Korean menu in the downtown Plymouth Area. We’ll let them get settled and then stop by and give the Kimchi a try.

 

Plymouth Open House Today Sunday April 6th at 8904 Oakview – 2005 Built, 2125 Sqft, 4 Bed, 2.2 Bath Cape Cod on Double Lot

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Cape Cod

(Update – this home has been sold)  We are having an Open House today at 8904 Oakview between 1 and 3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in a Plymouth home, this one is definitely worth seeing.  It’s a Cape Cod Cottage style home graced with an expansive covered front porch on a double lot conveniently located close to all Plymouth living has to offer. Built in 2005, Oakview offers an exceptionally modern, open floor plan with a stunning 2 story great room, stone fireplace, dormer windows, and hardwood floors. The kitchen, which overlooks a fenced in rear-yard, comes equipped with Stainless Steel appliances, Granite countertops, Maple cabinetry, and hardwood floors. The spacious first floor master suite includes both a large walk in closet and a ceramic tile master bath with tub and shower. The three additional second floor bedrooms are all generously sized with plenty of space and storage. The extra deep basement is finished with a half-bath and wet-bar (bar fridge included of course). Attached to the home and accessed directly through the first floor laundry, the oversized 2 car garage is scaled appropriately to the home. Outside, there is plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and activities in a fully fenced rear yard with deck and patio. The concrete driveway is wide with a convenient circular turnaround allowing visitors to arrive at your front porch.  Additional home features include an Aquasana whole house water filtration system, landscape irrigation, ceiling fans, front porch bench swing, and Andersen windows. For more information and a virtual tour of this home, please visit our home page at http://www.bobbake.com.

 

San Francisco’s Extreme Pizza Opening Soon in Downtown Plymouth

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20140403_132958The rapidly evolving Plymouth restaurant landscape changes once again with Extreme Pizza taking over the premises of Simple Sandwich on Forest Ave. Founded in San Francisco and spreading across the country, Extreme Pizza is known for convenience and ‘cool’, a sophisticated online and mobile ordering system, exotic ingredients, and a freestyle extreme sports theme. We’ll miss Simple Sandwich with its Northern Michigan theme, quality ingredients, and friendly atmosphere. From simple to extreme…

 

 

New Plymouth Listing: 8904 Oakview – 2005 Built, 2125 Sqft, 4 Bed, 2.2 Bath Cape Cod on Double Lot

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Cape Cod
(Update – this home has been sold) The Spring selling season is now at full throttle with new listings, open houses, and an abundance of home buyers emerging from winter shelter. Introducing charming and inviting Oakview, a Plymouth Cape Cod Cottage style home graced with an expansive covered front porch on a double lot conveniently located close to all Plymouth living has to offer. Built in 2005, Oakview offers an exceptionally modern, open floor plan with a stunning 2 story great room, stone fireplace, dormer windows, and hardwood floors. The kitchen, which overlooks a fenced in rear-yard, comes equipped with Stainless Steel appliances, Granite countertops, Maple cabinetry, and hardwood floors. The spacious first floor master suite includes both a large walk in closet and a ceramic tile master bath with tub and shower. The three additional second floor bedrooms are all generously sized with plenty of space and storage. The extra deep basement is finished with a half-bath and wet-bar (bar fridge included of course). Attached to the home and accessed directly through the first floor laundry, the oversized 2 car garage is scaled appropriately to the home. Outside, there is plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and activities in a fully fenced rear yard with deck and patio. The concrete driveway is wide with a convenient circular turnaround allowing visitors to arrive at your front porch.  Additional home features include an Aquasana whole house water filtration system, landscape irrigation, ceiling fans, front porch bench swing, and Andersen windows. For more information and a virtual tour of this home, please visit our home page at http://www.bobbake.com.

If you’d like a private viewing of this home, please contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick, Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 –patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 –stephanie@bobbake.com.  If you have a home to sell in the Plymouth and Northville area and would like a private consultation, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs in confidence. We are specialists in the local area with the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your home buying and selling process.

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Just Sold: 12389 Howland Park Drive in Plymouth

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CAM01469Spring is officially a few days away but the Spring real estate market has already begun as buyers and sellers are returning to the market in force. Recently purchased by one of our clients, this 3437 Sqft Cape Cod home in Plymouth is located in the Plymouth Commons near Powell and Ridge. With a 3/4 acre lot, there’s plenty of space both inside and out. The home has a first floor master bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms on the second level, a finished basement, and a 3 car garage and wrap around driveway.

If you are searching for a home in Plymouth, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick, Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 –patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 –stephanie@bobbake.com.  If you have a home to sell in the Plymouth and Northville area and would like a private consultation, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs in confidence. We are specialists in the local area with the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your home buying and selling process.

Plymouth Restaurant Businesses Making Changes

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Stella’s Black Dog Tavern Plymouth MI – formerly Doyle’s

A downtown Plymouth landmark, Doyle’s on Fralick is now the new Stella’s Black Dog Tavern. And that’s just one of the many changes happening right now in the City.  The old Grecian Cafe at 413 N. Main is moving dramatically upscale re-opening soon as Aqua.  Panache on Forest is now the Bamboo and the closed Rock Bar on Penniman has become the latest location for The Post Local Bistro. So the restaurant scene in Plymouth continues to show vitality as new and current business owners are investing in upgraded facilities, updated menus, and new branding. This kind of turnover is healthy in an industry that is constantly changing in order to attract and keep existing and new customers happy. The City of Plymouth continues to draw people from all over the metro Detroit area and around the country as people re-locate to Michigan for jobs. After a very long and cold winter here, these businesses are all well-timed to take advantage of the coming Spring season.

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Bamboo on Forest Ave
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Aqua on N Main
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The Post Local Bistro on Penniman

Film of Downtown Plymouth from 1969

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For those of you new to the Plymouth area and for long time residents alike, here’s an interesting film that was shot in 1969 (the year of my birth) on Super 8 (that’s a size of movie film) thanks to Rene Litalien, who was an 11th grader at Plymouth High School that year when he shot the video.  It shows a lot of the local businesses, cars, and beverages of the era – some of which are still around (ex. Box Bar, Wiltse’s Pharmacy). And Patrick, my car guy husband, noticed what appears to be a new Plymouth Superbird on a dealer lot! We should definitely add that song, “Small Town”, by John Mellencamp, to go with the video…

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Festive Movies at Plymouth’s Downtown Penn Theatre

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grandopeningOne of the landmark attractions of downtown Plymouth, the Penn Theatre opened in 1941 and continues to offer locals and visitors alike a great selection of motion pictures – all for just $3 a ticket.  The movie house has been steadily upgraded over the past several years including digital projection and sound, a new marquee, re-imagined murals, and a complete auditorium renovation.

So if you are trying to think of a way to entertain everyone over the holidays, visit the Penn Theatre for some Christmas classics. The movies Elf, A Christmas Story, and Polar Express will all be playing these last weeks leading up to Christmas.

On December 13-15th bring your kids, friends, parents and cousins to see Buddy the Elf on the big screen once again! Syrup anyone? A Christmas Story will be featured December 19th and 20th. See your town cemented in history by the Red Ryder BB Gun (manufactured at the Daisy Air Rifle Factory) Ralphie so desperately wanted to see under his Christmas tree. December 21-22 the Polar Express will roll into town. Travel to the North Pole with Tom Hanks right to Santa’s own home and believe in the magic of Christmas once again!

Tickets are always $3.00/person. What a treat! Check for showtimes here.

Afterwards, you can visit Santa in the park and enjoy a hot chocolate at one of the downtown cafes. Check Plymouth’s website for more Christmas and Holiday activities!

Stephanie

City of Plymouth Website

Just Sold: 9263 Hackberry Ranch Home with Finished Basement in Plymouth

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Plymouth RanchWe are pleased to announce the completed sale of 9263 Hackberry in Plymouth.  This brick Ranch home in move-in condition with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms offers a completely updated Kitchen (2009) with Cherry cabinetry, Stainless Steel appliances, and Granite countertops.  The kitchen opens to the dining room and also looks on to the family room which features a gas-log fireplace, exposed brick and plenty of natural light through a wall of windows. Both full baths are updated as well while the finished basement offers more living space and storage. There is additional storage above the car port and in the back yard shed. The rear yard is fully fenced and beautifully landscaped with a stamped concrete patio and views of the creek.

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To learn more about homes like this, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie, Plymouth and Northville Associate Broker, at 734-788-2398 –  carrie@bobbake.com or Patrick, Plymouth and Northville REALTOR,at  734-272-8375 – patrick@bobbake.com.

If you have a home to sell in the Plymouth and Northville area and would like a private consultation, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs in confidence. We are specialists in the local area with the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your home buying and selling process.