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.
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...
Steve & Margaux share the newest construction progress shaping the riverfront—and why it’s making West Michigan even cooler
If you want a real-time glimpse into the future of downtown Grand Rapids, this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux is your front-row seat. The big headline? The city is re-...
RPOA’s Executive Director shares why West Michigan is booming—and what to expect at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investors ConferenceÂ
West Michigan isn’t quietly growing—it’s leveling up. And if you want a front-row seat to what’s happening in housing, development, and real estate investing, this ...
Brendan O’Driscoll of Treadstone Breaks Down Smart Lending for Business Owners, 1099 Earners, and Investors in West Michigan
Read Time: 90 seconds
West Michigan is full of people building businesses, earning commissions, and investing in real estate—and many of them assume one thing: “I don’t have...
The story behind Coffee with Steve & Margaux—and the cool people who make West Michigan an extraordinary place to call home
A year ago, Steve & Margaux Drake hit publish on a simple idea: sit down over coffee and spotlight the cool people, places, and things that make West Michigan an incredible pl...
Sam Zarou’s 42-Year Legacy (and a Free Shine!) Is Part of What Makes West Michigan So Cool
Read Time: 90 seconds
In West Michigan, we love the people who keep things going—the craftspeople who quietly make life better, one repair at a time. In this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we sat do...
Chef Len’s fire-kissed legacy in Drenth, Michigan is more than BBQ—it’s a local icon powered by community, creativity, and pure wood-fired soul.
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Tucked into the heart of Drenth, Michigan, American Char has been bringing the heat—literally—for over a decade. In this episode of Coffee with Steve &...
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