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Our Favorite Patios & Roof Tops in Grand Rapids
May 22, 2025
In Michigan, we’re lucky to experience all four seasons, but there’s nothing quite like the first taste of Michigan sunshine to get us all out and about again. As summer rolls into Grand Rapids, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene al fresco style. Whether you’re in […]
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15 Best Brunch Spots in Grand Rapids
May 7, 2025
Serious question for you: don’t you just love a good brunch? If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, brunch is the most fun, especially in the vibrant culinary scene Grand Rapids has to offer! Whether you’re a local seeking a new favorite or a visitor taking on the city for the weekend, […]
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Best Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Grand Rapids
February 4, 2025
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 […]
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Shop Local: Grand Rapids Holiday Gift Guide 2024
December 2, 2024
In Grand Rapids, we are fortunate to have access to many small and locally owned businesses that help make the city such a great, vibrant place to live. There’s never a better time to support Grand Rapids’ many small businesses than the holiday season. With such an array of locally owned shops and stores in West […]
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Winter Activities and Events in Grand Rapids — What to Do This Weekend
December 1, 2024
Winter has officially arrived in West Michigan, but don’t let the chilly weather get you down! Grand Rapids is brimming with winter activities, events, and opportunities to explore. Whether you’re looking to try something new, support local businesses, or brave the outdoors, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. Winter […]
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2024 Fall Activities in
Grand Rapids for EveryoneSeptember 9, 2024
One of the best things about Michigan living is experiencing all the seasons. Unquestionably, fall is one of the most beautiful, favored, and delicious times of year in West Michigan. Being surrounded by a rich agricultural scene and plenty of farmland means we have access to the most quintessential fall activities in Grand Rapids without […]
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Top 10 Best Coffee Shops in Grand Rapids for Meeting Friends & Clients
March 25, 2024
Although Grand Rapids holds the title of, ‘Beer City USA’ the city also crafts some other exceptional drinks too, such as coffee. The coffee culture is grounded (ha, like our pun?) in community, modernization, and love for both the craft and the people. Grand Rapids’ passion for craft coffee is hard to beat. Whether you’re […]
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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 […]
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The Threat of Skimpflation & How Treadstone Does Things Differently
January 31, 2022
What is Skimpflation? While inflation has been at the center of discussion and news headlines, a more subtle phenomenon may be be even more frustrating to consumers. The unique economic situation with inflation driving up costs for both businesses and consumers, in tandem with the shortage of labor, has led to skimpflation. Recently defined and […]
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January Realtor of the Month – Jamie Barendsen
January 18, 2022
Congratulations to our January Realtor of the Month, Jamie Barendsen with AXIS Properties-Keller Williams Rivertown! After working in corporate marketing and advertising for over two decades, Jamie realized she wanted to use her skills and insights in a way that directly impacts the community. Her success working with clients in her previous career coupled with […]