House Hacking Your First Home

House Hacking Your First Home Does buying a duplex for your first home make sense?There are many benefits to buying a duplex for a variety of reasons (keep reading to see those reasons!) and there are many duplexes for sale in the West Michigan area. If you want to get a current list of all […]
Plan the ULTIMATE Grand Rapids Bachelorette Party

Grand Rapids is such a fun place to host a bachelorette party with plenty of entertainment options and cute places to stay! We wanted to help you plan the BEST bachelorette party in Grand Rapids, so we compiled a 48-hour itinerary for your fun. You can easily span out the 48 hours into a weekend […]
A Look Back At The 2024 Real Estate Market and What To Expect in 2025

A Look Back At The 2024 Real Estate Market And What To Expect in 2025 2024 was a doozy in the real estate world and honestly in general. But, cheers to making it through and to 2025! If you’re looking to buy or sell a home this year, or are just curious to see some […]
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 […]
12 Unique Shower Venues in the West Michigan Area

Planning a shower of some sort? Whether you’re planning your besties bridal shower or your baby shower or another fun event, we’ve got a fun list to share! Planning a bridal shower, baby shower, or small event with your people can be fun but also stressful when it comes to the question: Where should we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.