Debra Drummond's Real Estate Blogs

As lenders have tightened up credit in the wake of the foreclosure fallout, many people are finding they can no longer afford to buy a home resulting in rents rising around the area. For example, a condo I listed last year leased for $1,400/month while this year they are getting $1,550/month. Many of the first time buyers I'm working with ...

[photo:listing:1795199] Downtown Plymouth Charmer! Shows Like A Pottery Barn Model With Hardwood Floors, Jacuzzi Main Bath, Separate Library; Huge Deck,1 Car Garage Turned Into Family Room But Room For Tandem (2 car) Garage If Desired, Fenced Park-like Yard on Quiet, Dead End Street and Walk to Downtown Plymouth! Property ...

[photo:listing:1112554] Best Buy in This Small Complex! WHAT, NO GAS & WATER BILLS? This Townhouse With Finished Lower Level Is Perfect…Walk To Downtown Plymouth Or Hines Park * Private Backyard With Patio Perfect For Entertaining * Separate In-Home Office In Lower Level * Updated Kitchen, Pergo Flooring, And Carport Too * Located Deep ...

Downtown, Plymouth  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1177 Penniman this Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Located just two blocks west of Main Street in Downtown Plymouth, this home has been beautifully renovated.This is just one of hundreds of homes being held open during The Big Open House. The ...

Did you see the headlines in the Business section of the Detroit Free Press this morning? Feb. home sales leap 12.8%  Citing statistics from Realcomp, our local real estate MLS, 3,591 homes and condos in the Detroit Metro area were sold in February 2008 versus 3,184 in February 2007. President Karen Kage acknowledged with prices being ...

Need to know where to register to vote? When trash pickup is scheduled? Check out these websites for answers to many frequently asked questions about our local communities: City of Northville Northville ...

Attendees at last weekend's Ice Sculpture Spectacular in Downtown Plymouth were captivated by this very personal proposal ... "Cat I love you. Marry me?". It was surrounded by crowds when I snapped this photo. Everyone I talked to who saw the sculpture wanted to know more about the story behind it. Today we learned ...

Have you noticed an increased number of homes and condos for lease? While it seems logical that since the market has softened, sellers would entertain the idea, I was surprised by the extent of it, particularly with condos. For example, homes leased in Northville and Plymouth rose by 133% and 126% respectively, while the number of condos ...

Grab the kids and come to Downtown Plymouth next weekend to check out the wonderful ice sculptures created for this event that keeps growing every year. Opening in Kellogg Park on Friday, January 25th and running through Sunday, January 27th, the Spectacular features ice carvers from around the United States and from as far away as Japan. ...

[photo:listing:1051084] First Floor Master Suite   Country Club Village, Plymouth  -  Mint 2000 Built Detached Condo In Plymouth’s Popular Country Club Village, Set In A Serene Park Like Setting * Light and Airy With High Ceilings, 1st Floor Library With Bay Window and Upper Loft (Approx.16’ x 15’) For 2nd Home ...