It’s Cocktail Week in GR! Sip Local.

By Mark Deering | 11/02/2016

So you have heard of Beer Week and Restaurant Week in GR right? What about Cocktail Week? Grand Rapids 2nd annual Cocktail Week takes place November 9-20 at participating bar/restaurants. Area bartenders and mixologists will bring you their best and newest creations, as well as the classics! For more information, check out the link.Cocktail Week-…

Home Buying Experience | Cyclist Mike Ortega | Ride With Your Realtor

By Katy Wolffis | 11/02/2016

Mike Ortega talks about working with Mark Deering buying a home. Mark shares the same passion for cycling! No matter if you are a recreational cyclist or avidly into racing, Mark and his team would love to help you with your next real estate needs! See video below!

It’s Haunted House Time!

By Mark Deering | 10/24/2016

Despite the Christmas displays popping up in the big box stores already, Halloween is just now arriving. Looking to leave the kids at home and see which one of your friends will shiver at the sight of a zombie or creepy clown? Haunted Houses are where it’s at! West Michigan is home to a wide…

5 Fall Maintenance Projects

By Mark Deering | 10/21/2016

It’s almost that time of year, the holidays are steadfastly approaching as they always do. It seems Summer is just a mere fragment in our memories. Although, it has been a great transition into fall with gorgeous sunny weather and warmer than usual climates. Along with the change comes a list of household duties, and…

Heritage Hill Living – 126 Lafayette Avenue NE Grand Rapids

By Mark Deering | 10/11/2016

Imagine living right in the city but in your own home. A home with plenty of space and full of historic charm and exquisite features. This video gives you a little taste of what 126 Lafayette has to offer for it’s next owner. Want to tour this grand home? Check out the 3D- walkthrough found…

Parade of Home tickets and Gilmore Collection gift card winner!!!! Kammi Skrzypek

By Mark Deering | 10/10/2016

Congratulations Kammi! You won the drawing! Enjoy your night out on us! Click HERE to go to Parade of Homes webpage! To learn more about the Parade of Homes check out the highlights from the Fall series!

2016 Grand Rapids Balloon Festival

By Mark Deering | 10/05/2016

The Grand Rapids Balloon Festival is an annual event held in July. The main sponsor is RE/MAX of Grand Rapids. Thousand of people come out over three days to watch the balloons take off and land. There are dozens of other family friendly activites available as well! Food vendors are on site ready to serve.…

2016 Fall Parade of Homes is Here; Win Free Tickets and Dinner!

By Mark Deering | 10/03/2016

Once again, the Mark Deering Team is giving away tickets to the Fall Parade of Homes and Dinner! (Approx. $100 value). Click Here to sign up! The Parade of Homes is a bi-annual event put on by The Home Builders Association of Grand Rapids. The Parade will showcase new construction and remodeled homes throughout West…

126 Lafayette Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | Heritage Hill | 3D Virtual Tour

By Mark Deering | 10/03/2016

Presenting a Virtual Tour of a Fantastic Heritage Hill home: 126 Lafayette Avenue NE Click Here for Virtual Tour Ease back into time in this glorious Heritage Hill single-family home. Historic charm and exquisite features unique to homes of this era: original oak and mahogany woodwork and pocket doors; 10’ ceilings; plaster throughout; multiple built-ins…

How to sign documents electronically

By Mark Deering | 09/30/2016

Signing Real Estate documents electronically is convenient, easy, and saves time! Mark from The Mark Deering Team walks you through a simple step by step process of signing your documents electronically.

Best Fall Color Tours in Michigan

By Mark Deering | 09/29/2016

It’s officially fall and the weather in West Michigan is cooling quickly. The trees will soon be lighting up with glowing oranges, reds, and yellows. The time is right to start planning a weekend drive to check out the fall colors! While you can just hop in your car and drive until the tank is…

How Showings and Feedback From Showings Work

By Mark Deering | 09/28/2016

Scheduling showings for your home and getting feedback from agents that show your home has never been easier. We use a program called Showingtime that let’s you as the seller have total control of approving requests to see your home. While it is always important to allow as many showings as possible on your home,…