If you are on the fence about buying renting, you need to consider your long-term financial situation. In reality, it’s almost always better to buy a home and here are four benefits of buying a Grand Rapids home instead of renting. Control When you rent an apartment or home, you don’t enjoy any control over …
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Experience Nature By Kayaking Grand Rapids Lakes and Rivers
Grand Rapids has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. With the lush, green, woodland scenery and stunning lakeside views, there’s more nature and beauty to be seen and taken in than most people realize at first glance. One way to explore and experience the beauty of our city and surrounding neighborhood is …
The Nationally Recognized Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Begins July 25
The famous Coast Guard Festival is coming to Grand Haven again this year for the 80th year in a row. The event was established in 1924 initially as a rowing contest, but it has since grown to be a national attraction that brings in as many as 350,000 guests from around the country. These tourists …
Preparing Your Home: Beat The Summer Heat
In order for you to beat the heat this summer, you will need to start preparing your home before the heat hits. There are several things that you can do to ensure that your home stays comfortable during the summer months. Below are some tips for preparing your home: Update Your Insulation This will help […]
Enjoy Musical Summer Nights With The Grand Rapids Symphony Picnic Pops
For those who want to enjoy the warm summer weather with a family picnic and live music, the the Grand Rapids Symphony is a family-friendly event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Known as one of the most popular events of the season, the music event makes for a hot spot that is enjoyed by locals during …
The “Local First” Movement Boosts Grand Rapids Economy
Over the past decade, the Local First movement has been one of the biggest influences on the economy of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Due at least in part to the tremendous benefits of a strong Local First sentiment within the city, Grand Rapids was recently named the number one city in the U.S. for real estate …
Top Tips To Help Boost Your Grand Rapids Home Appraisal
When you own a Grand Rapids home, you can increase the value of it drastically if you understand what methods you can use that get you the most out of your investment. With this in mind, here are the top four tips to help you boost your Grand Rapids home appraisal. Think about the …
Common Mistakes When Buying & Refinancing
When buying or refinancing a house, you will want to avoid common mistakes. If you can do so, you will save money and help your cause greatly. With this in mind, here are the top four common mistakes to avoid when you want to buy or refinance a house. Mistake 1: Not Understanding Rates First […]
Its Summertime! Here Are 5 Awesome Camps For Kids In Grand Rapids
Schools out and the kids are at home, now what? It is important to find activities that keep them engaged. Here are 5 Grand Rapids summer camps that are fun and educational. John Ball Zoo Summer Camp John Ball Zoo’s Summer Zoo Camp offers a hands-on learning experience for children ages 3 years to those …
Top 10 Family Vacation Spots
Where it used to be difficult to decide on a vacation spot that would please the whole family, a new trend, family-friendly resorts solves the problem of where to go for that great family trip. Experience everything from an African Safari to the Wild West with one of these top 10 family vacation spots. #1 […]