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…

Your Grand Rapids Guide to Cozy, Winter Date Nights

By Mark Deering | 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…

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…

Presque Isle Park – Cliff Jumping – Our Adventures

By Mark Deering | 11/23/2016

Our RE/MAX team is very active outdoors and we love to share our experiences! We love sharing fun places for you to visit and try yourselves! Presque Isle Park is a must stop if you are in the Marquette Michigan area. Lake Superior beauty mixed with a prime area for jumping for the thrill seekers!…

Do Your Wants Match Your Needs?

By Mark Deering | 11/19/2016

A good first step to buying a new home is to prioritize the amenities you really need the most. Be prepared to compromise a bit. Dreams of marble counter tops, gleaming hardwood floors and a pool in the backyard are great, but be careful to prioritize your real NEEDS over the WANTS. Separating the two…

It’s that time of year already~The Santa Claus Parade is this Saturday!

By Jessica Kirkwood | 11/18/2016

Can it be already?!  Although the weather has been fairly warm the past week, sounds like it will feel more like winter tomorrow just in time for the Santa Claus parade! Starts at 9am, Saturday Nov. 19th on Monroe Ave, Downtown Grand Rapids. Grab a chair and enjoy the 2nd largest parade in Michigan! http://www.santaparadegr.com/