Outdoor Living Made Easy with Emerald Landscapes

By Mark Deering | 09/02/2021

Your yard is full of potential! If you are looking to expand your living space, why not look outdoors? Michigan has some of the most beautiful weather in the spring, summer, and fall! Make your yard a place you want to be and enjoy. Your own oasis to relax and have friends come and hang…

Make Your House Shine for a Home Showing

By Mark Deering | 08/31/2021

You’ve had photos taken, your home has been listed, and now it is time for your first showing (or open house)! What should you do to prepare? Below are a few things you can do to make sure your home has a great first impression! Clean up! Make sure all areas of your home are…

Whitecaps Client Appreciation Party Recap 2021

By Mark Deering | 08/26/2021

Wow! After two years away from the stadium it felt good to be back! It was an incredibly hot day but also a really good day seeing clients and friends!  The Miller Lite Deck provided an amazing bird’s-eye view of the game and some much needed shade! We added a photo booth which was a…

Grand Haven Blogs

By Katy Wolffis | 08/20/2021

Best Christmas Lights in West Michigan Katy Wolffis | December 18, 2020 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival starts today!! Jessica Kirkwood | July 28, 2017 Sunset Kayaking Lake Michigan Mark Deering | July 20, 2017 Best Fall Color Tours in Michigan Mark Deering | September 29, 2016

Allendale Blogs

By Katy Wolffis | 08/20/2021

Best Christmas Lights in West Michigan Katy Wolffis | December 18, 2020 Murphy’s Family Restaurant-Community Spotlight Mark Deering | November 13, 2020 2017 RE/MAX Softball Home Run Derby Recap Mark Deering | August 29, 2017 Best Fall Color Tours in Michigan Mark Deering | September 29, 2016 Allendale Michigan | Great place to live! Mark…

Grand Rapids Blogs

By Katy Wolffis | 08/20/2021

8 Splash Pads and Pools to Stay Cool in Grand Rapids Katy Wolffis | August 11, 2021 Parade of Homes 2021-Design Trends Mark Deering | June 7, 2021 Horizon Exterior Cleaning-Community Spotlight Mark Deering | May 7, 2021 Date Night Fun During COVID Times Kevin Ahrens | February 4, 2021 Moovies from the Mound Kevin…

Holland Blogs

By Katy Wolffis | 08/20/2021

  Vork Brothers Painting-Community Spotlight Mark Deering | April 2, 2021 Best Christmas Lights in West Michigan Katy Wolffis | December 18, 2020 Community Spotlight-Lakeshore Concrete Solutions Mark Deering | November 6, 2020 Thanksgiving Rides and Runs 2019 Katy Wolffis | November 21, 2019 Best Fall Color Tours in Michigan Mark Deering | September 29,…

8 Splash Pads and Pools to Stay Cool in Grand Rapids

By Katy Wolffis | 08/11/2021

Looking for some ways to beat the heat this summer? Check out these fun Splash Pads and Pools in Grand Rapids! Splash Pads Splash pads are very popular especially with young kids! They usually have a variety of water features from small fountains from the ground to dumping buckets. This gives kids a variety of…

Easy Curb Appeal Tips for Your Home

By Kevin Ahrens | 07/20/2021

It’s summer and that means we’re spending a lot of time outside and working to make sure the front of our houses are looking good! Here are some curb appeal tips for keeping your house looking its best! Clean it up! From trimming overgrown bushes and low hanging branches to sweeping your front step, just…

Thinking about Buying a Vacation Home?

By Mark Deering | 07/15/2021

If you are dreaming about owning a vacation home, you are not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has a huge percentage of the population working remotely, and for many, that will likely not change anytime soon. That fact, combined with low interest rates, has people yearning for a second home in a lovely place where they…

Benefits of Building a New Home

By Mark Deering | 06/15/2021

There’s nothing like building your own home to realize your dreams of finding the perfect living space. It might take longer than buying a resale, but many people find it is worth the wait. Here are some discussion points to review with contractors in your area. Avoid the bidding war This is a wild time…

Parade of Homes 2021-Design Trends

By Mark Deering | 06/07/2021

It’s Parade of Homes season! We made our way out to look at 5 houses in the Ada/Lowell area on opening day to see what was on trend for home design this year. All of the homes we saw were by different builders, in different price ranges, and all different styles. We had a great…