Here is a Plymouth event you dont want to miss! Living in Plymouth, Michigan there are events for every season. This is just one for fall, there is also the Fall Festival. The 5th Annual Old Village Halloween Block Party is Sunday noon-4 pm on Liberty Street in Plymouth's Old Village Area. Featured are games for kids including Donut Gallows and the return of the "Pumpkin Tower of Death".   Also,  simple bean bag toss games like Tombstone Tipping and Pumpkin Bowling for the little ones.    Most games are $1 ticket to play. Returning again will be the Dan Dan the Choo Choo Man kiddie train ride around the block.   $3 per ride.  The train is co-sponsored by Community Financial Credit Union. This year, the Waggin Tails Dog Rescue will host a Dog Costume Contest along with the regular kids, ... 10/28/2011

Currently there are 4 Plymouth Meadows subdivision homes for sale (Plymouth, Michigan). On average these homes have been on the market for up to 607 days. The homes in  Plymouth Meadows subdivision range from 3400 square feet to 7800 square feet. Most of the homes are cape cod and colonial style homes.   Plymouth Meadows subdivision has approximately 35 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1979 - 2004. Plymouth Meadsows subdivision is located between Joy Rd and Ann Arbor Rd and between Ridge and Beck. Photo Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. $319,000 8821 NORTHAMPTON DR PLYMOUTH TWP 33.1RANCH2,232 BRICKFINISHED2 CAR140X140X173X173/0 19863,1331,251PLYMOUTH CANTON $475,000 47675 NORTON... 10/27/2011

Plymouth home sellers tips – what do I do now that the closing has been set I just called you to tell you about the closing date and you want to know what do you do now that the closing has been set? This is the final day of living in your Plymouth home. First thing you need to do is call for a final water reading of your Plymouth home. The title company has to make sure the final water bill has been paid. So they will be asking you to bring in a paid receipt and the final water bill. Otherwise they will be holding back money from you at the closing. They call it the water escrow. Second thing you need to do is to call all your utilities and schedule to have your utilities to be shut off on the day of closing. The third thing to do is to gather up all the keys and garage door openers an... 10/25/2011

Plymouth, Michigan is a great place to live! Here is a list of the 13 current Plymouth foreclosures. On average these homes have been on the market for 66 days. There is a a mixture of home styles within the Plymouth foreclosures such as ranches, bungalows, cape cods and colonials. Photo Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. $74,900 14620 NORTHVILLE RD PLYMOUTH TWP 21RANCH848 ALUMINUM1 CAR90 X 150/0 1940824324PLYMOUTH CANTON $81,000 9034 ELMHURST AVE PLYMOUTH TWP 32BUNGALOW2,280 ALUMINUM1 CARREGULAR/0.24 19501,376547PLYMOUTH CANTON $84,000 40417 PINETREE DR PLYMOUTH TWP 31.1SPLIT LEVEL1,799 BRICKFINISHED2 CARIRREGULAR/0 19643,2881,224PLYMOUTH CANTON $86,900 14676 GARLAND AVE PLYMOUTH TWP 31.1SPLIT LEVEL1... 10/21/2011

In the past year 10 Rolling Oaks subdivision homes sold(Plymouth, Michigan). On average these homes were on the market for 58 days. The homes in Rolling Oaks subdivision range from 2700 square feet to 3500 square feet. Rolling Oaks subdivision homes are mostly Colonial and Cape Cod style homes.  Most of the homes have brick exteriors & brick/wood exteriors, 3 car garages, 4-5 bedrooms,  2.5 + bathrooms, basements (some walkout, some regular basements).  A few homes back up to M-14 expressway. Rolling Oaks subdivision has approximately 156 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1997 - 2002. Rolling Oaks subdivision is located between North Territorial and M-14 and between Beck and Ridge. Photo Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres ... 10/20/2011

The biggest Plymouth home selling issue as of September 2011 is appraisal issues.  Since 2009 banks hire the appraisers for your Plymouth home.  So the buyers bank/mortgage companies  determine what they feel the house is worth. So let’s say you have multiple buyers that want to buy your Plymouth home at $400,000.  $10,000 over the list price.  You accept the purchase offer at $400,000.  Then the buyer’s mortgage company hires an appraiser to tell them what they feel it is worth.  The bank comes back and say it only appraised at  $375,000. The buyers bank will only loan on the $375,000 amount.  So basically that means the other $25,000 has to come out of the buyer’s pocket or you the Plymouth home seller has to lower the price to $375,000.  As a buyer nobody likes to pay more than what ... 10/17/2011

Once or twice a year I have a buyer client that wants to rush the closing, this always causes problems.  Those closing always either go wrong or get the clients even more upset.  Here is what happens in the closing process for your Plymouth home.   Once you have all your mortgage documents in, the appraisal done we wait for the mortgage underwriter to review the documents and find out if they need anything else from you.  Once the bank approves everything they issue a clear to close.  Nothing can be done for closing under your mortgage company issues the clear to close.   Once the lender issues the clear to close, then the title company will allow us to schedule the closing on your Plymouth home.  I call you, the listing agent, and the title company.  I try to figure out a time that is ... 10/13/2011

In the past year 4 Maple Croft subdivision homes sold (Plymouth, Michigan). On average these homes were on the market for 53 days. These Maple Croft subdivision homes range from colonial and cape cod homes at 1500 to 2700 square feet and ranch style homes between 1500 and 2700 square feet. Maple Croft subdivision homes are a part of approximately 93 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1941 - 2007.  Maple Croft subdivision is located between Mill and Main St and between Ann Arbor Rd and Ann arbor Trail. Price AddressCity   BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. $160,000 1052 COOLIDGE ST PLYMOUTH   32RANCH1,739 BRICK2 CAR57 X 170/0 19784,285493PLYMOUTH CANTON $188,000 963 HARDING ST PLYMOUTH   32CAPE COD1,... 10/13/2011

Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a Plymouth home. But if you can nail down these ten points, you’re a long way from making the Big Mistake. And it’s a hardened soul, indeed, who doesn’t fear that as closing day nears. 1. How much cash will you have to live on each month? You can’t count on your mortgage lender to keep you from getting in over your head. The old standards of allowing 28% of your income for mortgage debt (including taxes and insurance) and 33% total debt usually still apply, but if you’re taking out an adjustable-rate mortgage, you’re usually qualified on your first-year payments. Assume your interest rate will jump two percentage points in the second year, and base your budget on those numbers. Your real estate agent or mortgage lender should estimate y... 09/30/2011

In the past year 5 Colony Farms subdivision homes sold (Plymouth Michigan). On average these homes were on the market for 78 days. These Colony Farms subdivision homes range from 2300 square feet to 2700 square feet. The homes are mostly colonial and a few ranch style homes.  Most of the homes have brick exteriors & brick/vinyl & brick/alum & brick/wood exteriors, 2 car garages, 3-4 bedrooms,  2.5 + bathrooms, with basements. Colony Farms subdivision homes is a subdivision with approximately 98 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1973 - 1978. Colony Farms subdivision homes are located between Joy Rd and Ann Arbor Rd and between Ridge and Beck. Price AddressCity     BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. ... 09/27/2011

I’m going to explain the Plymouth home selling process and how long do the buyers home to get a home inspection done.  In our contract that we sign we have a definite period of how long the buyer have to get your Plymouth home inspected. Normal inspection times range between 7 and 10 days.  You as a seller want the inspection to be done as soon as possible.  Because that is one area that the buyer can back out in if the inspection comes back bad. So really if they inspect your Plymouth home and find mold the buyer can void the contract.  So if it takes them 10 days to get the home inspection done then it is off the market for ten days.  So you never want to allow the buyer more than 10 days to get the home inspection done.  I like giving only 7 days. There is a gray area here on the da... 09/19/2011

In the past year 27  Lake Pointe subdivision homes sold (Plymouth, Michigan). On average these homes were on the market for 55 days. The homes in Lake Pointe subdivision range from 1000 square feet to 2300 square feet. The style of homes range from ranch to colonial and split level homes. Lake Pointe subdivision has approximately 808 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1957 - 1966. Lake Pointe subdivision is located between 5 Mile Rd and M-14 and between Haggerty and Northville Rd. Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. $1,150 14266 SHADYWOOD DR PLYMOUTH TWP 31.1RANCH1,315 BRICKFINISHED2 CAR65 X 122/0 19571,6951,551PLYMOUTH CANTON $1,250 41330 SCHOOLCRAFT RD PLYMOUTH TWP 32SPLIT LEVEL1,... 09/14/2011

  In the past year 12 Ridgewood Hills subdivision homes have sold (Plymouth Michigan). On average these homes were on the market for 34 days. These Ridgewood Hills subdivision homes range from 2000 square feet to 3200 square feet. The styles of homes in the Ridgewood Hills subdivision are colonial, cape cod and ranch style homes.   Ridgewood Hills subdivisions homes are actually in 4 subdivisions.  Ridgewood Hills subdivisions have approximately 393 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1979 - 1989.    Ridgewood Hills subdivision homes for sale are located between Powell andAnn Arbor Rd and between Beck and Ridge.   Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. $200,000 10375 RED MAPLE DR PLYMOU... 09/09/2011

If you are a Plymouth first time home buyer you need to have a home inspection.  I highly recommend it. In our purchase agreements we have standard language to protect you.  A home inspection contingency is one of two contingencies that help protect you the first time home buyer.  The standard inspection contingency gives you 7 days to get the home inspected after you sign the papers.  If you don't like what comes up in the inspection you can void the contract or you can ask for a reduction in price, or to have it fixed.  Well, septic, radon, termite inspections can all be done and are part of the inspection contingency.  So if something major in the home inspection comes up then you can declare the purchase agreement null and void. When the home inspection is done you have 24 -48 hours... 09/09/2011

In the past year 11 homes in Andover Lakes subdivision have sold. On average these homes were on the markey for 26 days. The homes in Andover Lakes subdivision range from 1900 square feet to 3300 square feet. Most of the homes are cape cod and colonial style homes. Andover Lakes subdivision has approximately 220 homes in it.  The homes were built during the years of 1996 - 2008. In Andover Lakes subdivision there are some small ponds which they call lakes.  Very natural looking with logs and stumps in them.  The lakes/ponds are more of a natural, rustic look than a pristine, manicured look. Andover Lakes subdivion is located between North Territorial Rd and M-14 and Napier and between Gottfredson.   Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year Buil... 08/29/2011

The American Red Cross is sponsoring a summer blood drive at the Plymouth City Hall tomorrow, Thursday, August 25th ***  If you donated on June 3rd at City Hall, you are eligible for the August 25th blood drive*** Save a Life ! There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. >>>>> If you come to donate blood in the City Hall Blood Drive there will be a raffle for a pair of CEDAR POINT TICKETS.  In addition, you will be entered into a summer blood donor raffle for a $3,000 GASOLINE CARD!!!  <<<<<   >>>>>In Addition-- Every donor will receive a coupon for a box of chocolate covered fruit from Edible Fruit<<<<< BLOOD ... 08/24/2011

If you have a Plymouth MI relocation in your future downtown Plymouth Michigan might be an area you want to check out.  The City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township are actually governed and two different areas, but the locals refer to the whole area as Plymouth. The City of Plymouth is closer to the downtown and many of the homes are older.  But there are new homes in the City of Plymouth.  Whereas Plymouth Twp is composed of newer homes and more structured subdivisions (More on Plymouth Subdivisions).  So Plymouth real estate is a mixed bag of homes from 1800 victorian and wood homes to 2000's built colonial on larger lots. Downtown Plymouth Michigan is full of restaurants, coffee shops, small boutiques, stores, bars, and restaurants.  There is a central park called Kellogg Park.  Downt... 08/23/2011

  Welcome to the Plymouth Michigan Real Estate Home Buying Video web-blog written by Plymouth Real Estate Agent Bob Jakowinicz.  The purpose of this blog is to give you some general information about home purchasing in Plymouth Michigan.  The picture you see here is the warm welcome sign you will see in many different places as you enter Plymouth Township.  A few websites of interest on your upcoming move to Plymouth might include PLYMOUTH WEBSITE, DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH WEB PAGE, PLYMOUTH-CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLYMOUTH REAL ESTATE AGENT and PLYMOUTH MICHIGAN LIBRARY.  Of course there is much much more in the area but this is a nice start.  If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in Plymouth Michigan feel free to visit WWW.REALESTATEBUSYBEES.COM anytime.  You can also ca... 02/14/2011

  15" of pure white powdery snow have fallen on Michigan over the past week. Many are starting to wonder what they should do with all of the white stuff. Plymouth, Michigan has come up with a contest and a constructive idea, build snowmen. The challenge is to build the best snowman. All Plymouth children are invited to e-mail a picture of their snowman by March 4 to sobsniuk@ci.plymouth.mi.us or drop off the picture to the recreation department office loacted at 525 Farmer ST. Make sure to include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.   The contest winner will be announced March 14!   Now get out there and make a snowman. 02/06/2011

 This is why I love Plymouth Michigan.  They is always something going on for the local residents.  So if you live in Plymouth Michigan join in the fun and enter your snow man into the City of Plymouth MI Snowman Contest.  I know you can design something unique that will catch the judges eyes.  Snowman Photo Contest   Now that more snow has fallen gather up all the snow and creativity you can and start building!  Build a snowman, dress him up, and take a picture.  Drop-off the picture at the City of Plymouth Recreation Office or send it in by mail, email it to Lauren at lobsniuk@ci.plymouth.mi.us, or fax it in, whatever it takes.  Just get the picture to the office along with the name, address, phone number and email address of the person who created the snowman before Friday, March 4th... 01/13/2011