Living in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids vs. Ann Arbor. If you're looking to make the move to the Michigan area and you can't quite decide where you want to land as your home base, we're going to take a look at two cities in the state of Michigan; Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. Culture and Lifestyle (01:05) Economy in Grand Rapids vs. Ann Arbor (02:21) Education (03:15) Recreation and Environment (04:02) Real Estate...

It's time to talk about Hudsonville, MI, one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire state of Michigan. Located in Ottawa County, which borders Kent County in West Michigan, it's time to learn about Hudsonville and all that it has to offer. Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailc...

We hope you came hungry because we're going to be touring what we believe to be some of the best restaurants in the Grand Rapids area. Grove (00:18) Black Napkin (01:20) MDRD (02:14) Butcher's Union (03:10) Myrth (03:58) Now we would love to hear a little bit more about some of your favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids? Let us know in the comments! Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2...

Have you ever wondered about Kentwood, Michigan? One of the largest suburbs/cities in the greater Grand Rapids area, today we are going to break down the location, geography, businesses, recreational activities, and more associated with Kentwood, Michigan.  Where is Kentwood, Michigan? (00:50) Parks and Recreation (02:48) Businesses in Kentwood (04:15) Kentwood, Michigan Schools (05:49) Real Estat...

Looking to relocate to the Grand Rapids area, and not quite sure what area you're looking to settle in? Stick around as we dive into Grandville, Michigan, located just 10 minutes southwest of downtown Grand Rapids. Grandville’s History (0:40) Population of Grandville (1:12) Things to Do in Grandville (1:40) Grandville Nature Opportunities (02:57) Grandville, MI Public Schools (3:12) Home Price...

Are you starting to think about moving yourself or a parent from their home to assisted or independent senior living in Grand Rapids, and you just don't know where to start? We’re going to break it down for you with the eight steps of moving from your single-family home or condo into the next stage of life. We have a ton of experience working with the senior population and their families to he...

Today we're going to talk about one of the area's most popular neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Alger Heights, and we're going to dive a little deeper into what makes this area so desirable for buyers moving to the area. Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a...

Welcome to Creston, one of the largest and arguably the most green neighborhood in the Grand Rapids area. We're going to be looking at different schools in the area, some real estate stats, things to do, and a number of different items about Creston. Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi....

Thinking about relocating to Caledonia, Michigan? Well, we're going to break down some awesome reasons to live in this West Michigan community. We’ll touch on some things like business, location, real estate, recreation, and schools. Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids (or Caledonia)? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp...

Are you considering a move to Michigan? Great! We're going to help you answer the question, "Should you move to West Michigan?" Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide More from Group Realtors: Website 🌐: http://marketgrandrapids.com Instagram 📸:...

Come along as we take you on a little tour, a historic tour of the Wealthy Theaters Historic District. One of the area's most popular neighborhoods, the Wealthy Theaters Historic District, is packed with walkability, bars, restaurants, and pretty significant historical housing. The History of the Wealthy Theatre District (00:25) Housing in this Neighborhood (01:17) Things to do (02:12) If you&...

Welcome to the heart of Eastown, one of the best neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We're going to check out everything that we love about the area and why it is such an amazing place to live. Eastown is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Grand Rapids for a number of reasons, so let’s get started. Real Estate in Eastown (00:32) Recreation & Resources (02:05) Things to do in Eastown...

Welcome to Lowell, Michigan, another stop on our tour, showing you all of the things West Michigan. We’ll start with the location, Lowell is about 15 minutes east of Grand Rapids and very accessible by freeways. Lowell gives you that rural and suburban community. (0:18) Downtown Lowell, Michigan ( 02:05 ) Recreation and Parks ( 03:46 ) Lowell School District ( 05:29 ) Real Estate in Lowell Feel fr...

Let’s break down the community of Byron Center, Michigan. We’re going to talk about the community, schools, recreation, real estate, and more. If you’ve been considering a move to the Byron Center area, then this is going to be your dive into all that Byron Center has to offer. Location ( 00:37 ) Recreation ( 02:38 ) Shopping and Dining ( 05:17 ) Public School System ( 07:16 ) Byron Center Real Es...

Rockford, Michigan is an incredible place to be with a super convenient location and a lot to offer its community. If you’re thinking of moving to or within West Michigan, Rockford may be an area to keep in mind. Rockford Recreation (1:44) Rogue River (2:24) The White Pine Trail (3:36) Luton Park (4:04) Pickerel Lake Park (4:38) Cannonsburg (5:34) Rockford, Michigan Schools (7:45) Real Estate in R...

Our team lives in the community, works in the community, sells real estate in the community, and absolutely loves showing it off. We thought we'd bring you some good Grand Rapids date ideas, things to think about, plans for the future, and maybe even some last-minute ideas. Winter Date Ideas in Grand Rapids (00:33) Spring Date Ideas in Grand Rapids (04:00) Summer Date Ideas in Grand Rapids (06:05)...

Let's talk about Grand Rapids fitness centers! It's that time of year again when so many of us work to get focused on our health and wellness, and what better way to start our healthy journey than to get into some of the local gyms and fitness centers in our area. There are so many different styles of gyms to choose from and you’re sure to find the community and workout that best suits your intere...

Are you ready to walk through the streets of one of Grand Rapids' most cherished neighborhoods? That’s right, we’re talking about the historical Heritage Hill neighborhood. This neighborhood is fantastic, and we're going to take you through some of the most popular properties in the neighborhood. The History of Heritage Hill (00:23) The Meyer May House (01:35) The Brayton House (03:05) Who Lives i...

While we know that city living isn’t always for everyone, there are some great areas around Grand Rapids that keep you close to the action without being in the city. Today, we're going to explore seven of our favorite suburbs in and around the Greater Grand Rapids area. Forest Hills / Ada (00:38) Rockford (01:54) East Grand Rapids (03:02) Kentwood (04:13) Byron Center (05:28) Grandville (06:54) Al...

We are a team with a lot of dog owners so we know firsthand that dog ownership can be some of the most fulfilling and exciting experiences that one can have. However, we also know if your dog ends up developing some problems or behavioral issues that you're not equipped to handle it, it’s time to call the professionals. So today we're going to be talking about dog training facilities in Grand Rapi...

Curious about the Forest Hills Public School District here in Grand Rapids, Michigan? Whether you’re looking to relocate to the Grand Rapids area, looking to make a move within Grand Rapids, or are just generally curious about the Forest Hills school district, we’re going to break it down for you. About the Forest Hills School District (0:43) Forest Hills Eastern (2:30) Forest Hills Northern (3:30...

Are you ready to bounce around Kent County and visit some of the top-reviewed hiking trails in the area? We’re going to count down the most highly reviewed (in order) hiking trails in West Michigan. Let’s go! #5: Townsend Park (0:33) #4: Wahlfield Park (1:56) #3: Seidman Park ( 03:11 ) #2: Pickerel Lake (4:15) #1: Provin Trails (5:07) If you feel like we left off a park that you had in mind, comme...

Curious about the cost of living in Grand Rapids? This is a hot topic of conversation right now, considering all the inflation conversation but before we get into the details, it's important to talk about general facts of Grand Rapids and the state of Michigan, versus other parts of the country, just to give you some context. Grand Rapids versus the rest of the country (0:50) Renting in Grand Rapi...

Today we’re excited to feature Ada, Michigan, a township located directly east of Grand Rapids. Ada was founded in 1821 and is a small, quaint village. There are some amazing restaurants, an old-school hardware store, cool bike shops, and shopping. This area is also within walking distance of a lot of the local schools and is full of some amazing parks. Ada Covered Bridge (1:28) Parks and Recreati...

West Michigan is full of amazing parks and trails. In fact, the opportunities to get out in nature stand as one of our favorite things about living in West Michigan so we thought that today we would share some of our favorite parks and trails in the Ada area. Legacy Park ( 00:44 ) Ada Park ( 01:34 ) Roselle Park ( 02:37 ) Seidman Park ( 04:20 ) Ada Connect ( 05:17 ) You are going to love these par...