Home Design Trends You May Want to Rethink

By Katy Wolffis | 05/19/2022

There are some home trends that look stunning and really make a statement, but they might not be the most practical things to have in your home. If you are designing your home, make it to what fits your lifestyle best, and not necessarily to what is the prettiest trend of the day. After all,…

Be Your Neighborhood Expert!

By Mark Deering | 05/18/2022

If you are looking to sell your home (or are just curious), your neighborhood is one of the best indicators on how much your home might be worth. Home sales in your neighborhood and buyer interest in where you live are some of the factors that go into your home’s value. We’ve made it easy…

Gardening in Small Spaces

By Mark Deering | 05/10/2022

Gardening in Small Spaces The only thing better than summer vegetables is knowing that you’ve grown them yourself. You don’t have to miss out just because you have a small space. There are plenty of plants you can grow on your windowsill or on your patio. If you follow these tips, you’ll have enough success…

Building Dream Homes: DVS Construction

By Mark Deering | 04/29/2022

From the builder to all of the pieces that go in your home (even appliances and furniture), there’s a lot that goes into your dream home. We’re starting a new series highlighting all of the businesses that go into your dream home! First up is custom builder, DVS Construction. Owned by Dustin Vander Wilp, DVS…

Get Your Home Summer Ready-Outdoor Checklist

By Mark Deering | 04/22/2022

The weather is warming up, flowers are starting to bloom, and buds are forming on the trees. Now is a perfect time to get your lawn and the outside of your house ready for summer! These projects can help your house put it’s best foot forward this summer (and keep your house in tip-top shape…

The Most Powerful Tool to Sell Your Home-Professional Video

By Mark Deering | 04/20/2022

We live in a digital age where people judge what they are buying before physically seeing it by what they see online. In 2020, 95% of home buyers used online search tools to find a home (NAR) and this has been a trend since 2013, so having a high-quality presentation of your home online is…

How to Compare Homes in Different Metro Areas

By Mark Deering | 04/11/2022

The cost of buying a new house is more than just the listing price. In fact, it is unlikely you will know the true cost of buying a home until you’ve lived in it for a certain period of time. This is one factor that makes it difficult to compare houses that are located in…

Grand Rapids Zoos and Animal Parks

By Mark Deering | 04/05/2022

Grand Rapids is what some might refer to as, “The smallest big city.” We have so many things here that usually are only reserved for the really big cities! There are colleges galore, a massive exhibition center, hockey team, minor league baseball team, high-end museums and colleges, and zoos! We have not one, but 2…

Our Favorite Small Businesses in West Michigan

By Mark Deering | 03/28/2022

We love highlighting small businesses across West Michigan. Many of our friends own small businesses and are doing great things in their markets! All of our community spotlights are businesses we have worked with and highly recommend! If you are near any of these or use their services, let them know, “The Deering Team sent…

Things to do in Spring Around Grand Rapids

By Mark Deering | 03/18/2022

Spring is here and as Michigan awakens from her winter hibernation, the urge to get outside and be more active takes hold. There are so many great things that happen during the spring in the Grand Rapids area. From festivals to butterflies to sports, West Michigan comes alive in spring! Below are some of our…

Freshen Up Your Home With Spring Maintenance Tasks

By Mark Deering | 03/11/2022

Freshen Up Your Home With Spring Maintenance Tasks  After a long cold winter, the first signs of spring are finally arriving. You have seen those first bulbs peeking their heads above the snow, and you may have even seen a robin scouring the frozen ground for worms. The warmth of spring is right around the…

Cookies by Design-Community Spotlight

By Mark Deering | 03/09/2022

The corner of 44th and Ivanrest in Grandville is home to so many wonderful smells, but if you smell sugary goodness, it’s coming from Cookies by Design. They create the best cookies, cupcakes, fudge, and dog treats. With a variety of flavors and shapes, you’re sure to find something that you’ll love. We talk about…