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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.
A downtown parade, the Earth Harp, fireworks over the Grand River and a city full of energy kicked off one of West Michigan’s biggest celebrations of creativity.
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ArtPrize 2026 is officially underway—and Grand Rapids knows how to make an entrance.
The Opening Celebration on S...
Coleman Brook shares how Wrench Club is bringing tools, service bays, community, and car culture to downtown Grand RapidsÂ
 Some people collect art.
Some people collect wine.
Some people collect cars, tools, parts, projects, and “I swear I can fix that” confidence.
This episode of Coffee with Steve ...
Tyler Loftis shares what’s ahead for ArtPrize 2026 and why Grand Rapids is becoming a visual arts destination
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Some cities have events.
Grand Rapids has ArtPrize.
In this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, Steve and Margaux sit down with Tyler Loftis, Executive Director o...
Steve & Margaux invite you to experience Penthouse 552 at Boardwalk Condominiums through a full week of downtown Grand Rapids lifestyle events
Read Time: 90 seconds
You know what an open house is.
This is like an open house… only much, much more.
In this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, S...
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-...
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