It’s Restaurant Week (11 days actually) in GR!! August 9-20th!

By Jessica Kirkwood | 08/11/2017

Have you ever participated in Restaurant Week?  So many amazing menus to choose from, over 60+ restaurants to choose from offering both lunch and dinner specials.  Did you know that Grand Rapids was recently named World’s #2 Food/Beverage Destination Experience?  All the more reason to check it out! What a GREAT city we live in!…

Star Wars Day at the Air Zoo this Saturday Aug. 5th

By Jessica Kirkwood | 08/04/2017

Do you have a Star Wars fan in your house?  This Saturday is Star Wars day at the Air Zoo in Portage.  Recently my children went with their grandparent to see what the Air Zoo was all about, and they were amazed at how awesome it is.  They are eager to go back.  And tomorrow…

RE/MAX Home Run Derby and Target Contest! The Mark Deering Team

By Mark Deering | 07/28/2017

1st annual home run derby and target contest this August 27th 6pm!  This contest is for Allendale softball league players only. Top Prizes will be brand new softball bats! Home Run Derby | Each Participant will get 20 Pitches and then the top 3 hitters move to the finals which is a 10 out format.…

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival starts today!!

By Jessica Kirkwood | 07/28/2017

From tribute bands to cardboard boat races to the craft fair, there is something for everyone at the Coast Guard Festival! Held in the beautiful beach town of Grand Haven also named Coast Guard City, USA.  This festival runs from July 28th to August 6th, come down to celebrate and honor those who have served.…

Sunset Kayaking Lake Michigan

By Mark Deering | 07/20/2017

Lake Michigan is known for its beautiful sunsets! What better way to enjoy them but from your kayak! Pick a calm day and semi clear skies and launch your kayak a couple hours before sunset. Find a public beach along Lake Michigan and walk your kayak to the shore. Getting past the first few waves…

Reduce the Stress of Selling

By Mark Deering | 07/15/2017

There are many unavoidable tasks to tackle as you prepare to sell your home and move. However, you can reduce some of the stress with this checklist. Use it as a guide to avoid over-thinking and over-doing a few things. You’ve got enough to do already! First:  Hire an Agent You want to get the…

Are you an Adventurist?

By Katy Wolffis | 07/14/2017

If you are, then you have to check out Treetop Adventure Park in Grand Rapids!  You can climb, soar, glide and swing your heart out!  They offer an adult course as well as a junior park for kids 4-6 years old.  The courses different levels of difficulty from slightly cautious to extremely adventurous. There is…

Client Appreciation Night 2017

By Kevin Ahrens | 07/13/2017

We had AWESOME turn out this year at our annual Client Appreciation Night! Thank you to everyone who was apart of making this year such a fun event! Because we love what we do so much, it’s not hard to plan a way to give back to the clients we service. We enjoy spoiling the…

Breweries you should visit in Michigan! See our video tours!

By Mark Deering | 07/12/2017

Michigan has a growing number of OUTSTANDING breweries folks travel hours to visit! We are spoiled in Grand Rapids with some of the best! See the video tour of some of our favorites at the bottom of this blog. We love Rockford Brewing not only for its beer and newly added food menu, but its…

Are you planning a trip to the U.P.? Stop at the Mystery Spot on the way!

By Jessica Kirkwood | 07/06/2017

If you have never been to the Mystery Spot in Saint Ignace, it is definitely a must see!  Not only do they have tours of the building with “unlevel” walls and floors, you can even walk on the walls!  The crew has many demonstrations that will leave you wondering how these things could possibly happen,…

The 2017 Grand Rapids Balloon Festival Will be Here Soon! Enter to Win Tickets!

By Mark Deering | 06/29/2017

The Grand Rapids Balloon Festival sponsored by RE/MAX of Grand Rapids is back and bigger than ever! Fun for all ages can be found during the three day event that kicks off in downtown Grand Rapids on July 20th. Magicians, balloon animals, petting zoo, carnival games, photo booths, cookies and canvas, helicopter rides, live music,…

Your Closing Date is Key

By Mark Deering | 06/15/2017

There are advantages to choosing a closing date either close to the first or close to the last of the month. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you have a vested interest in the closing date working for you. The date is negotiable until the contract offered by the buyer is accepted by…