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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.

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Is the Grand Rapids Hype Real? Steve & Margaux Say Yes. Aug 25, 2026

From riverfront development and Canal Park to Lake Michigan sunsets and CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids is having a moment
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Grand Rapids has changed a lot in the last five years.

And in this episode of Coffee with Steve & Margaux, Steve and Margaux are asking the real q...

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Free Coffee, Downtown Grand Rapids, and a Morning of Connection Jul 21, 2026

Steve & Margaux took Coffee on the road with Noonday Coffee and Petals & Leaves for a downtown Grand Rapids pop-up


Read Time: 90 seconds

What happens when Coffee with Steve & Margaux leaves the studio?

Free coffee. Fresh flowers. Downtown energy. Wesley sightings. And a tiny Japanese coffee truck...

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Coastal Italian, West Michigan Soul: Inside Allora with Maxine Gardner Apr 21, 2026
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, ...

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Winter, Reimagined: Inside Grand Rapids’ World of Winter Jan 13, 2026
How Bill Kirk and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Are Making Winter the Coolest Season in Michigan


 Winter in West Michigan isn’t something to endure—it’s something to celebrate. Just ask Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI), the team behind World of Winter, now officially the largest winter festival in th...

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