Welcome to our blog!
Here, you’ll discover the cool people, places, and things that make West Michigan an extraordinary place to call HOME.
We’re Steve and Margaux Drake, co-founders of RVNU Residential and Commercial, a full-service real estate team helping clients sell and buy homes and investment properties in Michigan.
Together, we have over 60 years of knowledge of the West Michigan real estate market. We turned a $5K investment into a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio, and we can help you do the same, starting with your HOME.
How Angela Macke’s Light of Day Organics Is Changing the Way We Sip and Sustain in Northern Michigan
Nestled just minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes is a one-of-a-kind tea farm that’s making waves far beyond Michigan. Meet Angela Macke, founder of Light of Day Organics, home to the only certified org...
Sarah Marek of The Candle Factory Shares the Hygge-Filled Story of a Family Business Rooted in Comfort and History
If you’ve ever walked into a space and exhaled, you’ve felt it: hygge—the Danish word for cozy comfort and quiet joy. At The Candle Factory & Home Elements in Traverse City, owner Sara...
How Heather Zinn & The Cheese Lady Are Spreading Joy—One Wedge at a Time
There’s something about good cheese that brings people together—and no one knows that better than Heather Zinn, owner of The Cheese Lady Grand Rapids.
What began over 20 years ago as one woman’s dream at the Muskegon Farmers ...
Why Candice Smith of Tours Around Michigan Is Putting the "Spirit" in West Michigan's Cultural Scene
If you think Michigan is just Great Lakes and breweries, think again. Candice Smith, founder of Tours Around Michigan, is bringing the spirit of the state to life—literally.
From historic homes to ...
From the Amway Grand to the John Ball Zoo, living plant walls are redefining beauty, sustainability, and community pride.
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What makes West Michigan cool? It’s the innovators who turn ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Enter Dave MacKenzie and Lisa Wagasky of LiveWall, the team behind...
How Hedge Life Law is Changing Estate Planning in West Michigan
When most people think of estate planning, they imagine stiff suits, endless paperwork, and intimidating jargon. Jordan Bush, founder and lead counsel at Hedge Life Law, is rewriting that script—right here in West Michigan.
Born and r...
How Trails, Amphitheaters, and Soccer are Shaping Downtown’s Future
Few people know Grand Rapids’ growth story better than Brian McVicar, reporter at MLive.com covering business and development. On Coffee with Steve & Margaux, Brian shared how the city’s bold 2015 vision—GR Forward—is transforming ...
How Grand Action 2.0 is Transforming Downtown & Beyond
When you think about the people shaping the future of West Michigan, Kara Wood is at the top of the list. As the Executive Director of Grand Action 2.0, Kara leads the transformational projects that are reimagining downtown Grand Rapids—making ...
Chef-owner Jennifer Bosch shares the story of transforming a rough roadside bar into a family-friendly, locally sourced dining destination.
West Michigan has a way of reinventing itself—and few stories illustrate that better than the transformation of Smyrna Bar & Restaurant. Seven years ago, Chef ...
How 19-Year-Old Brennan Grabinski Turned His TikTok Scroll into a Thriving Auto Detailing Business That Comes to You
Ever wish your messy car could clean itself?
Meet Brennan Grabinski—the 19-year-old founder of Binski Customs, a mobile car detailing business serving West Michigan with pro-level pol...
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