In June 2015, the Michigan Board of Realtors confirmed what many local experts and professionals had been saying for some time: West Michigan's real estate market is improving rapidly. Compared with figures from 2014, this last quarter's home sales were up by roughly 35%, a …
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, a well-known strip club in downtown Grand Rapids has been sold to a real estate developer who wants to redevelop the property as an upscale condominium development, office building, or even a mixed-purpose development. The building, which was once host …
Residents of West Michigan have long been exposed to the name Ramblewood Apartments, as the management company regularly advertises the apartment complex on local radio stations. Now, however, that may be changing, as the ownership of the Wyoming-based Ramblewood Apartments has changed hands …
Founder's Brewery has become a mainstay of the downtown Grand Rapids bar scene. The success of Founder's since its creation in 1997, has resulted in massive investments by the company in the local community, not the least of which was the recent announcement of a planned $40 …
Well House is a locally-owned non-profit organization whose focus is on helping the indigent and homeless in the city of Grand Rapids. Their primary form of outreach is placing homeless residents of the city in permanent, shared housing. Those who qualify for their services can rent a …
Although area residents were long under the impression that the unusual building in Gaines township was in the process of being sold to a proposed school, that contract fell through unexpectedly last month. Just as unexpected was the sudden offer of a Nevada-based firm to purchase the …
The real estate figures from the local professional realtor organization from last month paint a particularly excellent image of the West Michigan real estate market right now. Specifically, this is a perfect time to sell your house or upgrade to a new place! Spring fever has definitely …
Spring is here, and it is one of the best times of year to list a house (lots of buyers, looking for the right place) or buy a home (lots of home on the market due to seasonal demand). Whether being cooped up in the same space …
When you own Rockford real estate, you live in a place with a rich and fascinating history. The Rockford Area Historical Society (RAHS) is dedicated to preserving that history. In 1975, the Rockford Area Historical Museum was founded and operated by the RAHS. It was housed in the Power House, …
Reeds Lake is a wonderful place for East Grand Rapids home owners to explore. The city maintains several parks around the lake. Reeds Lake Trail connects several of the parks. Walk, jog, or cycle on this 4.2 mile loop trail. There are both paved and unpaved areas.
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