Living in Grand Rapids

The home-buying process should be and can be such an exciting time. Of course, it's such a big decision and often one of the biggest moments in someone's life, so we want to make sure you feel educated and ready for the process ahead as we talk about the seven mistakes to avoid when buying your home. Don’t pick the wrong agent ( 00:31 ) Don’t wait to get pre-approved ( 02:04 ) Avoid having unreali...

As we’ve shared before and maybe you’ve even gathered from our social media, we are a team of pet people and even more specifically, we’re a team of dog people. We love taking our dogs on walks, playing with them outside, or carting them to their favorite dog parks. But today we are going to be talking about several local dog-friendly restaurants. That’s right! Now, man's (and woman’s) best friend...

Have you ever thought about the most important things to think about while prepping your home for sale? Well, today we are going to talk about the seven most important things to focus on while preparing your home to hit the market.   Step 1: Contact a Real Estate Professional (0:40)   Step 2: Setup a Staging Consultation (01:32)  Step 3: Decluttering and Depersonalization (02:13)&nb...

Are you curious about the college and university scene here in our city? There are several colleges and universities in West Michigan and we’re excited to share several of them with you today!   Grand Valley State University (00:37) Aquinas College (1:49)  Calvin University (02:32) Grand Rapids Community College (3:10) Davenport University (3:59) Kendall College Art and Design (4:39...

Coming from the heart of East Grand Rapids, we are excited to show off one of the best communities in West Michigan. With so much to offer, we're going to show you some of our favorite places inside this incredible community.   Gaslight Village (01:11)  Reeds Lake (01:55)  East Grand Rapids Schools (03:20)  East Grand Rapids Real Estate (04:37)   Get more from May Group Re...

Today, we are going to talk about downtown condo living in Grand Rapids! If you want to be in an awesome, walkable community where you can just stay here and have everything you need, this is Downtown Grand Rapids condo living. The Fitzgerald Building ( 01:15 ) Riverhouse Condominiums ( 01:59 ) Monroe Center ( 02:54 ) Plaza Towers ( 03:43 ) Boardwalk Condominiums ( 04:27 ) Get more from May Group...

We are a team of animal lovers and with nearly every member of our team having a dog, we love a trip to the dog park. The good news is that West Michigan has a number of amazing dog parks to explore and enjoy with your favorite four-legged friend. The Pack Indoor Dog Park ( 00:35 ) Grand Ravines ( 01:32 ) Shaggy Pines ( 02:06 ) Westside Dog Park ( 02:40 ) Which dog park are you going to check out...

Working in real estate, our team has helped many people relocate to Grand Rapids. We know that a move to a new city is always stressful and overwhelming, but today we're going to talk about seven steps to make a move to Grand Rapids, MI easy! With all of the people we’ve helped along the way, we’re confident we can help you make this move as easy as possible. Step 1: Set Up a Consultation (0:34)&n...

Grand Rapids is a very family-friendly city and full of fun and exciting activities for kids to do in our community. We love to support this community and we're excited to share some of the great things for kids to do in Grand Rapids!  7 Things to Do in Grand Rapids with Kids Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (00:38) John Ball Zoo (01:09) Grand Rapids Public Museum (01:58) Millennium Park (02:32...

We’ve helped a lot of people make the move to Grand Rapids so we get a lot of questions about making the move, Grand Rapids neighborhoods, and all about our amazing city. So what are the top questions about moving to Grand Rapids that we get? Let’s break it down. 5 FAQ About Moving to Grand Rapids What is Grand Rapids Michigan known for? (0:29) Where are the great neighborhoods in Grand Rapids? (0...

Did you know that Grand Rapids, Michigan is known as Beer City USA? For several years now Grand Rapids has been voted as Beer City for the large number of craft breweries in and around the area offering up their own unique lineup. While we can’t feature them all today, here are 5 great local breweries based in Grand Rapids that you can’t miss.  Check out 5 of the best breweries in Grand Rapid...

Our team has been selling Real Estate in Grand Rapids and the West Michigan area for over 20 years and needless to say, we love living in Grand Rapids! As we work to kick off our new series all about Living in Grand Rapids, we had to start by sharing some of the reasons we love this city! Six Reasons We Love Grand Rapids: Grand Rapids has Four Distinct Seasons ( 00:24 ) The Grand Rapids Art Scene...

On today’s episode of Living in Grand Rapids, we’re breaking down another Real Estate term, and is there actually a chance for a listener to win a trip to Mexico?*     It’s time to dive into the Real Estate glossary once again as we talk about what is a CMA? This is a comparative market analysis and we get Josh and Ross to talk about what it is, why they’re important, when they use...

Who doesn’t love enjoying one of their favorite beverages overlooking the city? It’s such a dream and there are some amazing places in Grand Rapids to do so and today we’re highlighting three of our favorites. Make sure to show support to the amazing businesses in this city: Mertens Rooftop MDRD  Knoop at Canopy Hotel Get more from May Group Realtors at http://marketgrandrapids.com or over on...

There is always so much happening in and around Grand Rapids and today we’re talking about the FREE Outdoor Fitness Classes put on by Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc and Priority Health. These classes run Monday through Saturdays until September 3rd so there’s still time to take advantage of the wide variety of classes (so many more than we even talked about today!) and get outside for your workout. &n...

If you’re looking for a new job in West Michigan or considering a move here and looking at potential employers, this is a great episode for you!  After hearing from one of our listeners asking about employment opportunities in our area, we were inspired to bring you this episode. While there are SO MANY other great employers in West Michigan that we aren’t talking about, today we’re highlight...

Are you ready for an update on the West Michigan Real Estate market? It’s been a crazy couple of years in Real Estate and now that we’re starting to see an uptick in interest rates, how have things changed, particularly in our area? In today’s episode of Living in Grand Rapids the Podcast, Josh May, Ross Bacon, and Scott Bradford talk about the spring 2022 real estate market, how things have chang...

Today’s episode of Living in Grand Rapids is all about some great vegetarian and vegan-friendly (or FULLY!) restaurants in Grand Rapids. If you’re someone who is plant-based or enjoys eating plant-based from time to time, then you are going to love today’s highlighted local businesses! Two of our restaurants today are completely vegan and the other two are super-friendly and delicious options. (Ou...

If you love being active outside in West Michigan then you’re going to love today’s episode! We’re talking all about a few of the upcoming fitness races in West Michigan later this summer and fall! Grab your friends, family, and team, lace up your running (and biking) shoes, grab your compass (for real!), and let’s get training for these fun races! Learn more about today’s highlights: Michigan Adv...

On this episode of Living in Grand Rapids, we’re talking about the luxury Real Estate market in Grand Rapids. Prepare to learn what constitutes a luxury home in our area these days, what changes we’re seeing in the current luxury market, and Josh shares some stats on the areas with the most luxury homes. Get more from May Group Realtors at http://marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygrou...

Grand Rapids is known as “Beer City USA” because there are so many great breweries and microbreweries in our area. But did you know that many of these breweries also have great event spaces? Whether you’re looking to host a small gathering, larger event, or something corporate, there are many great options in the city! We’ve even hosted events at two of the places we mention on the podcast today!...

Did you know that Grand Rapids has some amazing outdoor live music venues? Today we’re highlighting a few of the amazing places to check out live music outside all summer long! While we didn’t talk about the festivals happening this summer, there are also some amazing live music festivals in West Michigan that are definitely worth adding to your summer bucket list! Get more from May Group Realtors...

In today’s episode of Living in Grand Rapids podcast, we’re talking about some great bakeries in Grand Rapids! Whether you’re looking for a classic bakery or you need a vegan and/or gluten-free option, we have you covered with some of our favorites and one that comes highly recommended to us!   One Sweet World - https://www.allsweetness.com/  Rise Authentic Baking - https://www.rise...

Today we’re highlighting another great neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Alger Heights. This highly sought-after neighborhood is a very welcoming community to anyone and many young professionals, students, and families alike cohabitate in the area. In this episode, we’re highlighting three great businesses in this highly walkable neighborhood. Real Food Cafe - https://www.realfoodcafe.com/ The Old Goa...

We had so much fun recording our first episode on why you should reconsider relocating to Grand Rapids that we immediately knew we needed a part two - so here you go! If you have friends and family you’re trying to get to come join you in Grand Rapids, send them this episode! Get our FREE relocation guide here: https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide Get more from May Group Realtors at ht...