Best of West Michigan: Indoor Winter Activities

By Katy Wolffis | 01/11/2017

There are many things to do in Grand Rapids this winter that are indoors. Whether it is -6 degrees or 50 degrees outside being inside at one of these fun places you won’t care what our crazy weather is doing!  Here are some fun and exciting destinations to keep the kids active and busy, indoors!…

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Help us welcome Kevin Ahrens to the TEAM!

By Kevin Ahrens | 01/05/2017

The Mark Deering Team is growing in 2017! We are excited to welcome Kevin Ahrens to the team. Kevin is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and has been doing some marketing and design work for the team over the last year or so. He now is now fully licensed and ready to help…

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Grand Rapids – One of 2017 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets to Watch

By Mark Deering | 01/04/2017

Our grand city has made yet another national list! Grand Rapids always seems to be on a top ten list, be it for beer, art, tourism, and definitely real estate. This time Forbes Magazine has named Grand Rapids #4 on it’s list of 10 Hottest housing markets to watch. Grand Rapids is rising up the…

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Planning for Pets While Selling Your Home

By Mark Deering | 12/22/2016

Although pets may be a significant part of your family, they can pose a challenge when your home is on the market. Pet hair and odors obviously must be addressed, but your furry friend’s presence may be the biggest problem. Although people love their own dogs and cats, they may not like others and they definitely…

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Your Grand Rapids Guide to Cozy, Winter Date Nights

By Kevin Ahrens | 12/19/2016

When those first few Pure Michigan snowfalls settle in, the sweatpants come out, the fireplace goes on, and the idea of a romantic date night on the town fades faster than you can say, “What haven’t we binge-watched on Netflix?”  But this season, don’t let a few inches of snow and a few degrees below keep you from experiencing…

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Moving during the Holiday season? Here are some tips!

By Mark Deering | 12/02/2016

Trading in gift boxes for U-Haul boxes this holiday season? While it’s no one’s secret Christmas wish to move while the fluffy white stuff is flying outside and the stockings are already hung by the chimney with care, there are ways to make moving around the holidays a little less chaotic and a lot more…

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