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.
One Entrepreneur's Delicious Journey of Passion, Purpose, and Puppy Love
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West Michigan isn't just a place—it's a community of dreamers and doers, and Rebekah White perfectly embodies this spirit. Her groundbreaking venture, Pink Paw Patisserie, isn't just a food truck; it's a testament to follow...
Discover Idlewild Farm - Where Family, Flowers, and Passion Grow Together
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West Michigan isn't just a location—it's a living, breathing canvas of innovation, passion, and community spirit. Enter Heather Snippe, co-founder of Idlewild Farm, a testament to the extraordinary people who make this reg...
Discover the Artistic Magic Behind Carol Wagen's Jewelry Haven in Grand Rapids
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In the Uptown Grand Rapids neighborhood of East Hills, Metal Art Studio stands as a testament to West Michigan's extraordinary creative spirit. Co-owner Carol Wagen and her talented team of jewelers are redefining fin...
How Jolana Manino is Bringing Authentic Italian Cuisine and Community Spirit to the Uptown area of Grand Rapids
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Forget everything you thought you knew about Midwestern dining. West Michigan is a cultural kaleidoscope, and Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante in Grand Rapids is its sparkling centerpiec...
A Taste of Entrepreneurial Magic: One Family's Journey from Tiny Bakery to Culinary Destination
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West Michigan isn't just a location—it's a canvas for extraordinary stories of passion and innovation. Meet Kelly Toland, the culinary entrepreneur who's transforming how we experience food and travel...
How One Leader is Transforming the Ada Hotel into a Community Destination
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In the heart of downtown Ada, Michigan, Becky Jones is proving that exceptional hospitality is more than just a job—it's an art form. As the General Manager of the Ada Hotel—an elevated, boutique stay built with community ...
How One Local Expert is Transforming Women's Health and Wellness
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Dr. Diana Bitner is redefining women's healthcare here in West Michigan, one patient at a time. As a pioneering OB-GYN and co-founder of true. Women's Health, she's not just treating symptoms – she's empowering women to take contro...
Jenny Cook's Decade-Long Mission Proves That Chasing Your Dream Can Open Doors For Others
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West Michigan isn't just a location—it's a canvas of possibility, and Jenny Cook is the VISIONARY proving that dreams can gallop into reality.
For over ten years, Cook pursued a BIG VISION: horseback ridin...
How Vision, Vino, and a Woman-Owned Mission Shaped Ada’s Most Elegant Gathering Place
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In the heart of Ada, Michigan, a European-style wine bar is turning heads and topping group chats. Welcome to The Lark—an elegant, women-forward destination brought to life by majority owner May Graceffa, along...
From glowing lanterns to animatronic bees—discover how one woman is making West Michigan wildly unforgettable.
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In a city full of hidden gems, Darci Mitchell is one of Grand Rapids’ brightest. As the Promotions and Events Manager at John Ball Zoo, she’s not just organizing events—she’s designing ...
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