Winter in West Michigan | 2025
The snow has officially fallen and the holidays are getting us into the winter spirit already! Here’s a list of activities and events that are great for the winter months in West Michigan! Christkindl Markt grand rapids – Nov 15 – Dec 23 This might be one of the biggest talking points in the Grand […]
Searching for Cheap Land to Build On in Michigan? Here Are 5 Things You Need To Consider!!
Here Are 5 Things To Think About If You Want To Buy Cheap Land Let’s Talk About Buying Land! 1. Are there wetlands on the property? A property with wetlands has a lot of things that come with it to think about. For example They are often protected by laws that may require costly permits […]
5 Down Payment Assistance Programs In Michigan You Should Know About
5 Down Payment Assistance Programs in Michigan You Should Know About So, you’ve found the perfect house, you’re dreaming of how to decorate it, but there’s just one tiny little thing standing in your way—your down payment. Don’t panic! Michigan has some awesome down payment assistance programs that could be the key to unlocking that […]
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 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 […]