Lifestyle

  • 8 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Grand Rapids

    8 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Grand Rapids

    February 9, 2023

    Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here again, and deciding how to spend the day can be difficult. Do you stick to flowers and chocolates, go to your favorite restaurant, or try something new? The day is about making a conscious effort to show your valentine you love them—and what better way to […]

  • How to Protect your Home During the Winter Months

    How to Protect your Home During the Winter Months

    October 24, 2022

    The home buying process doesn’t exactly end at closing, it simply transitions into the home owning process! Depending on where you live and how extreme the winter season is, there are useful tips and tricks to help protect your biggest and newest investment—your home. West Michigan Buyers who purchase in the late fall are often […]

  • Top 5 Bars for Business Meetings in Grand Rapids

    Top 5 Bars for Business Meetings in Grand Rapids

    February 1, 2022

    Do you have a client that you are ready to set up a meeting with but not entirely sure where to take them? We have you covered. We are a mortgage company after all! Taking a client out for drinks is more than just the talk of the hour, you need to bring your client […]

  • Look Good, Sound Good, the Art of a Successful Zoom Meeting

    Look Good, Sound Good, the Art of a Successful Zoom Meeting

    July 20, 2020

    Look Good, Sound Good, the Art of a Successful Zoom Meeting: Find a Space to Settle in with Good Lighting. Good lighting is critical when setting up for a Zoom meeting because it allows the other party to see you clearly. To find flattering lighting, place your computer on a desk, table or side table, […]

  • TikTok & Its Algorithm

    TikTok & Its Algorithm

    July 1, 2020

    Despite what you might have heard, TikTok is not just for Gen Z. This trendy social media platform (which became super popular during the stay-home order) can provide some very useful promotion for your business. The big question we keep getting asked in regards to TikTok is really the same question we got 10 years […]

  • What Millennials Want in a Home

    What Millennials Want in a Home

    June 19, 2020

    It’s official: Millennials have taken over the housing market. Despite previous trends implying that millennials are uninterested in owning homes, people born between 1981 and 1997 will account for more than half of all mortgages in 2020 according to a Realtor.com study. Rising rent prices and the luring investment potential of homeownership has translated into […]

  • 8 DIY Home Projects to Help Fill Your Time & Add Value to Your Home

    8 DIY Home Projects to Help Fill Your Time & Add Value to Your Home

    May 13, 2020

    Nw can be a great time to execute on some of those home projects we haven’t been able to get to. These 8 easy and affordable value-adding projects are the perfect way to give your Grand Rapids home the refresh it deserves! Interior DIY Paint: A fresh coat of paint can go a long way […]

  • How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

    How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

    April 30, 2020

    How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids Author Bio: Cristin Howard runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need to purchase for babies and toddlers. […]

  • Family Bonding Ideas During Quarantine

    Family Bonding Ideas During Quarantine

    April 24, 2020

    As we do our part in flattening the curve during the stay-at-home order, it may not always be easy to remain positive, but taking this time to slow down and reconnect with family has its silver lining. The time gained during quarantine has given us all the opportunity to connect—and in new ways! Many people […]

  • Featured Neighbors — MeXo

    Featured Neighbors — MeXo

    October 15, 2019

    In the heart of Grand Rapids lies MeXo, a restaurant where the food is made with love and is steeped in old-world tradition. Where all the herbs and seasonings are grown and then ground in-house. Craft cocktails are muddled, mixed, and stirred with the utmost care and precision. This little gem has become one of […]