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 […]
Let’s Talk About The Housing Crisis
Let’s talk about the housing crisis and how to find affordable housing in the West Michigan area.
Spring in West Michigan
Spring in West Michigan Each season brings new and exciting opportunities! Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan are great places to be in any season. Spend your time downtown Grand Rapids in the winter for World of Winter, hop over to The Tulip Festival in Holland in the Spring, spend time at Lake Michigan in […]
Activities for the Kiddos in Greater Grand Rapids
Things to do with Kiddos in Greater Grand Rapids West Michigan is beyond kid friendly and we’re here to share with you some of our favorite spots to hang out with kids in the Greater Grand Rapids area! Frederick Meijer Gardens: This is definitely at the top of our list for a reason. Not only […]