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.
On this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we met Quinn Burke of Flora & Fern Container Gardens — one of the creative local businesses making West Michigan feel beautiful, welcoming, and wildly livable.
Read Time: 90 seconds
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There are certain people who make West Michigan feel like home be...
Steve & Margaux’s favorite West Michigan summer hits—lanterns, festivals, live music, dunes, baseball, and big-city concert energyÂ
Summer in West Michigan doesn’t whisper—it shows off. In this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we share a punchy list of can’t-miss experiences that make Grand ...
What Steve & Margaux saw over the last 6 weeks—and why sellers should pay attention right nowÂ
If you’ve been wondering whether the West Michigan real estate market is “cooling off,” Steve & Margaux Drake have a clear answer: not in the neighborhoods they’re seeing. In this episode of Coffee with S...
How Connection, Community & Confidence Are Shaping the Future of Investing
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If you’ve been watching West Michigan grow, you’ve likely noticed something powerful happening behind the scenes: women stepping confidently into real estate investing.
On this episode of Coffee with ...
Why This 54-Room Gem Is Elevating West Michigan Hospitality
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Just 15 minutes north of downtown Grand Rapids sits one of West Michigan’s most thoughtfully designed boutique stays: Hotel Rose.
On this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we sat down with Daniel Pautsch, Gene...
How One Tiny Honda K Truck Is Brewing Big Joy in West Michigan
Read Time: 1.5 minutes
What happens when a 1996 Honda Japanese mini truck, craft coffee, and fresh flowers collide?
You get something that makes West Michigan even cooler.
On this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we welcomed C...
Simple, Meaningful, and Budget-Friendly Ways to Celebrate in Grand Rapids
When you think about Mother’s Day, what comes to mind? Big brunch reservations? Fancy gifts?
On this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, Steve and Margaux Drake shared something different: their favorite Mother’s Day mem...
How Allora’s General Manager is redefining elevated dining in downtown Grand Rapids
If you’ve been searching for a dining experience that feels transportive—but still rooted in West Michigan—Allora in downtown Grand Rapids deserves your reservation.
In this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, ...
Inside the 85-Mile Greenway Project Transforming West Michigan’s Riverfront
Big things are happening along the Grand River—and if you love walkability, waterfront living, and forward-thinking city design, this one matters.
In this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we break down the Grand Riv...
Meet the VanPoolen family of Clique Coffee Catering—bringing the coffee shop to you across West Michigan
What if your favorite coffee shop could show up at your front door… or your wedding… or your corporate gala?
That’s exactly what Liza, Susie, and Steve VanPoolen of Clique Coffee Catering are d...
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