Do you need help paying for home repairs?
Do you need help paying for home repairs? Keeping up on and affording home maintenance and repairs can be a challenge and get really expensive really fast, but several non-profits in the Grand Rapids Metro area are working tirelessly to provide opportunities for low to moderate income families. In this post, we highlight three organizations […]
10 Restaurants with Outdoor Patios in Grand Rapids | 2024
A list of 10 outdoor patios in Grand Rapids to visit this year! The local businesses that make Grand Rapids home are nothing short of amazing and make for a great date night, night out with friends and family, or just a solo date (because hey, you deserve it!) Here’s a list of ten great […]
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need To Know If You’re Buying Soon
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need to Know If You’re Buying Soon Hey there Home Buyer! There are several changes making their way to our West Michigan Real Estate Market, Effective August 1st Due to a recent class action lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is rolling out new […]
The Hard Truths About Downsizing Your House
The hard truths about downsizing As you can see from the title, we want to talk about the difficult parts of downsizing so you are prepared ahead of time. This may seem like a non-issue to some, but trust us, you’ll want to think some of these things through beforehand. So, let’s talk about downsizing […]
How to Sell a House While in Distress
How to sell a house while in distress If you’ve decided to sell your house for a reason that may not be ideal, we are here to help. Selling while in distress is something we are not strangers to. This may include selling while getting a divorce or selling a house for a loved one […]
4 Local Non-Profits Doing Affordable Housing Right Now
4 Local Non-Profits Doing Affordable Housing Right Now Finding affordable housing can be a challenge, but several non-profits in the Grand Rapids Metro area are working tirelessly to provide opportunities for low to moderate income families. In this post, we highlight four organizations offering homes for sale, two of which use a Community Land Trust […]
Summer in West Michigan | 2024
There’s loads to do in the summer in West Michigan and we’re here to share a list of some of our fav summer activities for summer 2024. Let’s make it a great one! Whitecaps Games The summer sports team of West Michigan is definitely the West Michigan Whitecaps. Spending an evening at the Whitecaps is […]
What To Expect When Buying An Estate Property
Navigating the Emotional Maze: What to Expect When Buying an Estate Property Picture this: you’ve found a charming old house with all the character and good bones to be your dream home. But then the agent tells you —this property is part of an estate sale. There’s potential around every corner but also a few common obstacles […]
How To Sell Mom’s House Now
How to sell mom’s house ORIGINAL POST FROM THE LOCAL ELEMENT Losing a parent is one of life’s most challenging experiences. As you are walking through the natural stages of grief, there’s also the need to address estate-related issues. One of those bigger tasks is often selling a home. We’ve been on this journey with […]
25 Murals You’ll Love in Grand Rapids
25 Murals You’ll Love in Grand Rapids Welcome to Grand Rapids Where art runs through the veins of the city and is a part of its true character. Where we celebrate the work of local artists through programs and events on the regular because they are so beyond deserving of the recognition. Where we pride […]