Enjoy Indoor Golf at Golf 616 | Community Spotlight

By Mark Deering | 04/26/2024

Our buddy and fellow RE/MAX cyclist, Jon Howell, turned his love for golf into a business, and it is an awesome facility! Golf 616 is a premier indoor golf company that is all about sharing the fun that is indoor golf. There are 4 open bays and a VIP room open for rentals, plus some…

Building a Home: Finding Your Design Style

By Mark Deering | 04/16/2024

When building a home, the first step is to decide on a location and find that piece of land where you would like to build. After that, it is figuring out your home design style and narrowing down builders you’d like to work with. Determining your style is hard! This is one of those stages…

Tips to Prepare for Moving Day

By Kevin Ahrens | 04/03/2024

Congratulations! You’ve closed on your house and now you’re either ready to move-in or are waiting for possession. During this time there are a lot of things you can do to make moving day better and make your place feel like home before you even get settled in.  Set Up Your Utilities There’s nothing worse…

Tips for Creating the Perfect Home Office

By Katy Wolffis | 03/12/2024

Between advancements in technology and Covid, more people are embracing the flexibility and convenience of working from home. Whether you’re a remote employee, freelancer, entrepreneur, or student, having a dedicated home office can enhance your productivity and overall well-being. Having a home office space is becoming more and more desirable for home buyers too! When…

Win Tickets to the Ultimate Sports Show!

By Wyatt Boetsma | 02/23/2024

It’s the time of year when it feels like there isn’t much going on in the outdoor world. Waiting for big-time summer fishing and turkey season can make one antsy. This year with not much ice for ice fishing, I’m feeling the funk! I am looking forward to The Ultimate Sports Show, though! This show…

Community Spotlight: City Built Brewing

By Mark Deering | 02/16/2024

Voted “Brewery of the Year” by West Michigan Food and Beverage Awards, City Built Brewing is one of the most unique and awesome breweries in Grand Rapids! Edwin or Ed Collazo is the mastermind behind City Built and has worked hard to create a place where “cultures collide” as a reflection of the diversity of…

Community Spotlight: Freewheeler Bike Shop

By Mark Deering | 02/02/2024

We at the Deering Team are very well connected with all of the best companies in West Michigan. It is our goal to refer you and connect you with who to talk to when needing different services. Since I am an avid cyclist, it’s only natural that I know the best bike shops in town!…

Video: Marquette, Michigan-An Adventure and Real Estate Hotspot

By Mark Deering | 01/29/2024

Michigan abounds with beautiful places to live or have a secondary home! One of those places is Marquette! Right on the shores of Lake Superior and built upon the copper mining industry this city is a great destination place for all kinds of adventures and is a great city to invest in real estate in!…

Pay Attention to These 5 Areas of an Inspection Report

By Mark Deering | 01/22/2024

Buying a home is one of the largest purchases most people will make in their lifetimes. When making such a large purchase you want to know what you’re getting into. Is the house a good investment? Will there be further big expenses? Getting an inspection is key to answering all of these questions. As a…

2024 Home Design Trends We Love!

By Katy Wolffis | 01/18/2024

As realtors, we see first-hand home design trends and how they change over the years! From predominantly oak floors, cabinets, and trim in the early 2000s to the whites and greys of the mid-2010s, to the wallpapered rooms of the 80s, we’ve seen just about every design trend out there! Some catch our eye and…

How Using a Local Mortgage Lender Benefits Your Real Estate Experience

By Mark Deering | 01/10/2024

My team always wants to deliver the best real estate experience for every client. As a seasoned real estate agent, I understand the pivotal role that the mortgage process plays in the overall home-buying experience. In my years of helping clients navigate the complex world of real estate, one key element consistently stands out: the…

The Evolution of Ice Fishing-Not Your Grandpa’s Sport

By Wyatt Boetsma | 01/09/2024

Ice fishing is a timeless winter tradition in Michigan! I’m someone who looks forward to ice fishing season every year! The tools I use today look quite different than those that were used 50 years ago! Many of these new technologies have made ice fishermen even more efficient and a bit more comfortable. Let’s explore…